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Joining her were Ebony Carter, vice president for minority business services and MBAC director, and Steve DeMaio, vice president for business development services and SBDC director. Ebony and Steve shared some of the barriers facing small business as they work to get started or grow. Gramza also shared recent examples of businesses facing delays in licensing, building inspection, or getting conflicting requirements from different individuals in the same department.
While addressing some of the challenges, Council was thanked for their efforts to continue opportunities like the whitebox or façade improvement programs. These programs make it easier for business owners to make improvements to their property.
The Chamber looks forward to working with Council members and the administration to make it easier for businesses to succeed in our community. Through continued conversations and advocacy, our goal is to provide resources such as a one-stop shop or a business toolkit where individuals looking to start or grow their business have a singular place to get the information they need to be successful. One such resource the Chamber and City have already partnered on is The Ramp, an online portal to access resources, build your network, be inspired, and find solutions that will ramp up your business and help you take it to the next level.
If you or someone you know is having difficulty with a government agency or looking to get a business idea turned into a reality, contact the Chamber. We have a team of experts available to assist!
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