Akron City Launches Small Business Pilot Program with $1.19 Million Funding
What happened
Akron city launched the Small Business Enterprise pilot program to help local small businesses compete for municipal contracts. The city set aside at least $1.19 million for four initial pilot projects, which include fixing lighting and repairing sidewalks in the Cascade parking deck.
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Why it matters
The initiative addresses frustration from local entrepreneurs who felt excluded from municipal work. City officials stated that securing a contract can help small businesses hire employees, build experience, and become more competitive.
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Who's involved
- AkronCity launching the Small Business Enterprise pilot program and providing funding.
- Shammas MalikMayor of Akron who launched the SBE pilot program.
- CascadeLocation of the Cascade parking deck project receiving city funding.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CascadeSpeculative
The Cascade parking deck might see increased revenue or costs related to the city-funded repairs and projects.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Akron city purchased land to create a new airfield.Sub-event
Akron city funds Cascade parking deck and appoints leaders for new city initiatives.1 source
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The entities involved
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Akron
city and the county seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States
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Cascade
administrative district of Seychelles
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