Number
210815
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
201218
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, RAINEY, ZAMARRIPA, DODD AND STAMPER
Title
Resolution designating January 29, 2022, as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution designates January 29, 2022, as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day in the city of Milwaukee. The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is held to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and help innovators stimulate economic development, neighborhood reinvestment and job creation.
Body
Whereas, The purpose of the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day is to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and help innovators stimulate economic development, neighborhood reinvestment and job creation; and
Whereas, The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit has successfully connected aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable city resources, business startup workshops and mentorship from established business professionals for 10 consecutive years; and
Whereas, Various local businesses, business organizations, educational institutions, State and Federal agencies and the City of Milwaukee participate in the MKE Business NOW Entrepreneurship Summit each year, including the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Equity and Inclusion; and
Whereas, Supporting Milwaukee’s diverse and varied entrepreneurs through the MKE Business Now Summit exemplifies a commitment to economic development and innovation and creates an environment where established and new businesses can prosper together; and
Whereas, The need for assistance and mentorship for local businesses and entrepreneurs has only grown in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of this community-building event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council designates January 29, 2022, as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day to recognize the importance of supporting Milwaukee innovators and small business owners; and, be it
Further Resolved, That City departments are directed to assist as necessary to make the annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit program a successful event.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 176903-1
Christopher H. Hillard
8/27/2021