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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />MEETING DATE: September 1, 1998 <br />SUBJECT: 1998-99 SBTDC Contract <br />DEPARTMENT: EDC <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1998-99 Contract <br />Action Agenda <br />Item # g. b <br />PUBLIC HEARING: Yes No_XX_ <br />BUDGET AMENDMENT NEEDED: Yes No XX <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Margaret Cannell (ext. 2325) <br />TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br />Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br />Durham - 688-7331 <br />Mebane - (336) 227-2031 <br />Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501 <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this contract is to continue support of small business development as stated in the <br />Economic Development Strategic Plan as adopted May 14, 1996. <br />Background: <br />The Orange County Economic Development Commission Strategic Plan focuses on assistance to <br />small business. The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) provides <br />significant services to local businesses. The commitment is for $10,000 to be paid in two <br />installments of $5,000 each. The first is to be paid on or about November 15, 1998 and the <br />second on or about April 15, 1999. This is a continuation of the contract Orange County has had <br />with SBTDC since 1990. <br />Recommendation: <br />The Manager recommends that the Board approve and execute the contract. <br />