HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2013-20 - Open for Business Partnership - 01/22/2013 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" A SMALL
BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HCHRA)
WHEREAS, the Open to Business is a small business and entrepreneur technical assistance
program provided by the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) through
a partnership with the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA); and
WHEREAS, The Open to Business program will provide a range of services to participating
Eden Prairie businesses including: business plan development, Feasibility studies, cash flow and
financing projections, marketing, loan request preparation, advocacy with lending institutions;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie intends to submit an application to Hennepin County HRA to
fund half($5,000) of the annual Open To Business program cost of$10,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Eden Prairie City Council:
The City of Eden Prairie approves submitting an application to Hennepin County HRA and entering
into an agreement with MCCD for participation in the Open for Business small business technical
assistance program. Provided a grant of$5,000 is approved and provided to MCCD by Hennepin
County HRA for half of the annual program fee,the City agrees to provide to MCCD the other half
of the total cost or $5,000 for one year of service.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on the 22nd day of January, 2013.
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Katfiieen Porta, City Clerk