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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> MEETING DATE: September 2, 1997 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item # B—e <br /> SUBJECT: 1997-98 Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Contract <br /> DEPARTMENT: EDC PUBLIC HEARING: Yes No_XX_ <br /> BUDGET AMENDMENT NEEDED: Yes No XX <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Ted Abernathy(ext. 2325) <br /> 1997-98 Contract (Pages 2-5) <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Durham - 699-7331 <br /> Mebane - (910) 227-2031 <br /> Chapel Hill - 967-9251/9684501 <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 focusses 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, 1997 and the <br /> second on or about April 15, 1998. This is a continuation of the contract Orange County has had <br /> with SBTDC since 1990 <br /> A new requirement of thie contract this year will be for SBTDC to provide technical assistance, <br /> business plan, and loan package preparation assistance to businesses and individuals preparing to <br /> apply for funding from the Orange County Small Business Loan Pool if the Board approves the <br /> Loan Pool. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> The Manager recommends that the Board approve and execute the contract. <br />