Number
201218
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
190827
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, RAINEY, ZAMARRIPA, DODD, LEWIS AND STAMPER
Title
Resolution designating January 30, 2021, as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution designates January 30, 2021, 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. Due to of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually this year and will include workshops to educate budding entrepreneurs about the resources available to help them become successful in their business endeavors.
Body
Whereas, On October 15, 2019, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 190827, recognizing MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day as an official City event for 2020; and
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 Small Business Development; and
Whereas, The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit will be held virtually on January 30, 2021; and
Whereas, The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit will inclu...
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