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58 <br /> Annually. <br /> • The Advisory Board works to promote the quarterly review of Small Business <br /> Grant and Agriculture Grant programs. <br /> • One member of the Advisory Board also serves on the monthly review of all <br /> applications considered by the Orange County Small Business Loan <br /> Committee. <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goals)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> • Advisory Board members' service to assist the County with the frequent <br /> review of small business loan & grant applications, and agriculture grant <br /> applications, is a valuable service that promotes the growth of Orange <br /> County's local economy. This effort aids the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners' social justice goal in economic development, which is to <br /> "Ensure Economic Self Sufficiency. The creation and preservation of <br /> infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to <br /> provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents." <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> • N/A <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. (The Element Lead <br /> Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, Commission for the <br /> Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, <br /> Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br /> • N/A <br /> Identify any activities this board expects to carry out in 2019 as it relates to <br /> established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact <br /> (i.e., funding, staff time, and other resources) associated with these <br /> proposed activities? <br /> • Continue to give close assistance to Orange County and the Economic <br /> Development Department with the next steps related to the results of the <br /> SWOT analysis of the County's various commercial nodes and 3 economic <br /> development districts completed in 2018. <br />