City of Peoria JCRJE Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met Sept. 12

Oct 3, 2022

Bykristine gonzales-abella

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City of Peoria JCRJE Economic Development and Jobs Subcommittee met Sept. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the subcommittee:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

• August 8, 2022

3. Informational Items and Reports

• Work Group reports – Workgroup leaders named; Workgroup activity: meetings, work plans

o Jobs/Workforce Development

▪ August 25 meeting with Regional Workforce Alliance

o Minority Business Development

o Increase Economic Activity in Marginalized Neighborhoods

▪ Meeting with City staff

• City staff liaisons

4. Discussion

• Areas for collaboration with other sub-committees or Steering Committee support needed

5. Recommendations to the Steering Committee

6. New Business

• Next meeting: October 10 (Columbus Day – need to move?)

7. Adjournment

http://www.peoriagov.org/content/uploads/2020/03/JCRJE-Economic-Development-and-Jobs-Sub-Committee-Agenda-09-12-2022_1662666898_add.pdf

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