Item:
Title
Approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Contract with the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce for Business Recruitment and Retention Services in the Amount of $225,000
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: August 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute the attached contract with the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce for services related to business recruitment and retention in the amount of $225,000.
The Scope of Services reflects the economic development responsibilities carried out by the Chamber and defines outcome metrics that are in alignment with the County’s Strategic Plan. This year’s Scope reflects program strategies for business recruitment and retention, data collection, marketing, and workforce development. Additionally, the Scope of Services outlines reporting to occur between the agencies in fulfillment of the services described within the scope. Funds for this agreement were included as part of the FY 2024-2025 Approved Budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Regional Leadership 1b.
Resource Persons: Andrew Miracle, Economic Development Director; Maurice Jones, Deputy County Manager of Regional Leadership.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute the attached contract with the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce for services related to business recruitment and retention in the amount of $225,000 in FY2024-2025.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________