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BACKGROUND
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented
George A. Caravalho
April 23, 1991
Small Business Development Center Funding
City Manager
The City -Council has previously expressed concern about the impacts new major
retail land uses will have on the existing small businesses in the City. The
Valencia Mall project was conditioned to provide $100,000 of mitigation funds
to address this impact. Staff has previously presented information on the
Small Business Development Center as a possible vehicle to address these
impacts. On October 30, 1990, City Council approved this concept and directed
that the effort proceed.
A nucleus group designated as the Small Business Development Center Planning
Committee consisting of City of Santa Clarita staff; Newhall Land and Farm
Company; College of the Canyons; and Castaic, Canyon Country, and Santa
Clarita Valley Chambers of Commerce has been meeting over the past few months
to follow through on Council's direction. The proposal being presented to
State Council has been approved by College of the Canyons, and the three
Chambers.
The original concept anticipated State funds would be available to augment the
College and Chambers' resources. Recently, staff issued an update on the
status of State funding (attached). The preliminary conclusions are that we
should anticipate our local program being able to stand on its own as State
funding does not look as promising as it had previously. With this in mind,
the Committee has developed a scaled down version of the original concept.
The purpose of a Small Business Center is to stimulate the economy and promote
new job opportunities by assisting in the development of small businesses in
the Santa Clarita Valley. This assistance can take the form of training in
good business practices, technical assistance, counseling referrals, and
providing information. The budget as proposed is for $79,413 for one year
with the City providing $63,413 and the three Chambers and College
contributing "in-kind support" valued at $16,000 each.
ANALYSIS
The scope of the Small Business Development Center has changed considerably in
the absence of a guarantee of State funding. The proposal anticipates, in
effect, a part-time center with a part-time program director. All parties
agree it is necessary for the City to make a three year commitment in order
APPROVED Agenda ice�:�
AR Small Business Development Center Funding
April 23, 1991
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for the program to be successful. It appears that in asking for a three year
commitment the committee is anticipating all cash contributions to be City
public funds. The minimum three year commitment for a part time Center is
estimated at $223,728. Assuming all of the $100,000 mall mitigation money is
designated for this project, and the in-kind contributions stay constant at
$16,000 per year, $75,728 additional funds would need to come from the general
fund.over the next three years.
In-kind resources are valuable and have been carefully identified as being
pertinent to the start-up and operation of the center. For example, College
of the Canyons would be donating office space at the college, and the Chambers
would include advertising for the center in their publications.
Should the City make this commitment, it should be recognized that the Small
Business Center will then have been chosen as the sole program for mitigating
mall impacts on small businesses. The following items should be considered by
the City Council prior to moving forward on this program:
1. Is the funding arrangement consistent with the City Council's concept
of participating in the Small Business Development Center?
2. Is the Council willing to commit to a three year funding level, and
is a part-time Small Business Development Center sufficient to meet
the expectations of the City Council?
3. Is the focus of the Small Business Development Center consistent with
Council's expectations, or would the Council prefer that all the
Small Business Development Center's efforts be more specifically
geared to retention of existing businesses?
4. Because of the level of financial commitment being suggested of the
City, should the Council appoint the remaining three members of the
Board of Directors, in addition to the Council representative?
Staff recommends that Council discuss and give direction on the Small Business
Development proposal and concept. The following actions are recommended
should the proposal be approved: 1) Discuss and approve Small Business
Development Center proposal and approve Memorandum of Understanding;
2) recommend a City Council appointment to serve on Small Business Development
Board of Directors; 3) to approve first year funding commitment of $63,413
from the 1991-92 Economic Development Division budget; 4) to approve an
initial three-year program commitment with funding for year two and three
dependent on successful evaluation of previous year's program.
ATTACHMENTS
1) General background information and description; 2) draft bylaws;
3) a Memorandum of Understanding; 4) position descriptions for the half-time
director and half-time administrative aide; 5) a description of the office
location; 6) a budget request; 7) letters of support from each of the five
parties to the Memorandum of Understanding; 8) Santa Clarita Valley Small
Business Development Center Proposal; and 9) Memorandumdated April 5, 1991,
on Small Business Development Center Update.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: George Caravalho, City Manager
FROM: Lynn M. Harris, Director of Community Development
VIA: Michael Haviland, Economic Development Coordinator )*q
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DATE: April 5, 1991
SUBJECT: Small Business Development Center Update
The current effort in developing the Small Business Development program
for the City of Santa Clarita has been to work towards getting a
smaller -scale, part-time Small Business Development Center organization up
and running as soon as feasible. It was anticipated that a grant for a
Small Business Development Center program from the State Department of
Commerce would allow us to further expand the part-time program into a
full-time program. New language in the Department of Commerce program
guide suggests that the new North Los Angeles County Small Business
Development Center should serve the Burbank, Van Nuys, and Glendale
population areas. In seeking clarification with the Department of
Commerce, we were not able to get a clear explanation of why this specific
service area, within north Lost Angeles County, was spelled out. We were
still encouraged to apply for the Small .Business Development Center grant,
however, given this language which suggests that State funding would
probably be aimed in a more urbanized area, we are not encouraged that we
are likely to be competitive.
The lack of State funding does not, however, restrain Santa Clarita from
establishing a credible Small Business Development Center program of its
own. In fact, the Task Force effort has developed a very viable proposal
utilizing local resources. The Task Force working on the Small Business
Development Center for Santa Clarita supports moving forward. with a
down -sized program capability and feels confident that we still can create
a very viable program that will address the needs of Santa Clarita.
We recommend the above information be transmitted to the City Council.
CC: Gail Foy
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Valley
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Castaic
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City of Santa
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College of the
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The Newhall
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Santa Clarita Valley
Small Business Development Center
Planning Committee
A PROPOSAL TO
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Santa Clarita Valley
Small Business Development Center Planning
Committee proposes the establishment of a small
business development center to stimulate the
economy and promote new job opportunities by
assisting,in the development of small businesses
in the Santa Clarita Valley. The committee
proposes that the center begin operation August
1, 1991.
This proposal contains: (1) background
information; (2) a description of the program
to be provided by the Santa Clarita Valley Small
Business Development Center; (3) a draft set of
By -Laws; (4) the Memorandum of Understanding;
(5) position descriptions for the half-time
director and half-time administrative aide; (6)
a description of the office location; (7) the
budget request; and (8) letters of support from
each of the other five parties to the Memorandum
of Understanding.'
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Small Business
Development Center Planning Committee recommends
approval of the $79,413 Year One budget to
establish the Santa Clarita Valley Small
Business Development Center. The three chambers
of commerce and College, of the Canyons have
committed a minimum of $16,000 of inkind
support, with the balance of $63,413, requested
from The Newhall Land & Farming Company donation
and from the City of Santa Clarita.
The committee further recommends the adoption
of a three-year program commitment, with funding
for Year 2 and 3 dependent upon successful
evaluation of the previous year's program.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1. Background Information .....................1
Part 2. Program of the Santa Clarita Valley
Small Business Development Center .......... 2
Part 3. Draft By -Laws . ............................5
Part 4. Memorandum of Understanding................9
Part 5. Position Description
Director.. . .....................12
Administrative Aide .....................15
Part 6. Location of Center ........................ 17
Part 7. Budget....................................20
Part 8. Letters of Support .........................23
PART 1:
The Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center
Planning Committee is composed of representatives from the three
local chambers of commerce, College of the Canyons, The Newhall
Land & Farming Company, and the City of Santa Clarita. The group
has met regularly over the past several months with the goal of
establishing a center to serve the needs of the small business
community in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Planning Committee developed a Small Business Needs
Assessment Survey which it sent to over 2300 Santa Clarita Valley
businesses in March 1991. Preliminary results show the following
as the top five areas .in which small business owners need
additional training or technical assistance:
o Identifying market niches - 49.0%
o Sources of aid for small business - 47.8%
o Advertising and public relations - 45.2%
o Eligibility for public and private financing - 43.3%
o How to write a business plan - 40.1%
The program of the center will be designed to respond to the
needs of the small business sector in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The proposed Santa Clarita Valley Small Busindss Development
Center has two major goals:
1. to assist and encourage entrepreneurs with the start-up
of•small businesses; and
2. to strengthen the operation of existing small business
firms.
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PART 2: PROGRAM OF THE
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Santa Clarita valley Small Business Development Center will
Provide the following services:
1. Referral and Information Dissemination
The objectives of this service are to:
1) Avoid duplication of services and direct competition
with existing local public and private service
providers; and
2) Prescreen the number of clients who will actually
receive in-depth, one-on-one counseling and technical
assistance.
Center staff will make referrals to public and private local
resource network participants such as:
1) College of the Canyons and neighboring community
colleges (Los Angeles Mission and Antelope valley)
2) Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
3) California World Trade Commission
4) Private consultants, accountants and lenders
The center will disseminate information regarding such topics as
legal requirements for starting a business, public and private
financing opportunities, local business development profiles, and
site inventory. Prescreened clients requesting assistance
regarding international trade, technology transfer and
procurement contracts will be referred to the" designated
subcenter for more in-depth assistance.
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The objectives of this service are to:
1) Provide small business owners and individuals starting
businesses the opportunity to receive quality
counseling and technical assistance; and
2) Provide services to.the small business sector resulting
in creation and retention of jobs and an increase in
local revenues.
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Services will be provided by the center staff as well as
individuals from the public and private sectors within the local
economy. The center will establish and maintain a network of
local resource participants. The relationship.between the center
and the participants will be delineated in a Participation
Agreement or Cooperative Agreement. Services may be provided
either pro bono or at a reduced fee.
Counseling and technical assistance services provided by the
center shall include, but not be limited to:
1) Business planning and management counseling regarding
such areas as: a) business plan; b) license and
permits; c) legal requirements and insurance; d)
personnel; e) site selection; and f) general business
practices.
2) Financial counseling regarding such areas as: a)
eligibility for public and private financing; b) cash
flow management; c) tax requirements; d) financial
analyses and projections.
3) Marketing counseling regarding such areas as: a)
identifying market niches; b) market research c) access
to market studies; d) market plan e) advertising and
public relations f) product display; and g) cooperative
marketing.
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The objectives of this service are to:
1) Provide intensive application oriented educational
opportunities to larger groups of small business owners
and individuals starting a business
2) Establish coordination among educational and training
programs such as vocational education, adult education,
university extension, learning exchange, and community
services programs through co -sponsorships and referral
relationships; and
3) Provide a vehicle to market the services of the
California Small Business Development Center Program to
the small business sector. -
The services of the center shall include, but not be limited to,
the following activities:
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1) Conduct business conferences and training workshops as
well as co-sponsor seminars, credit and non-credit
courses and customized training via such entities as
the three local Chambers of Commerce, Small Business
Administration District Office, neighboring community
colleges such as Los Angeles Mission and Antelope
Valley, and state universities such as California State
University, Northridge.
2) Conduct regional conferences on broader topics such as
international trade opportunities, financing for small
businesses for removal of hazardous waste and statewide
economic trends and forecasts, in cooperation with the
Management and Technical Assistance Unit and other
cosponsors.
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PART 3: DRAFT BY-LAWS
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
I. ORGANIZATION NAME AND AUTHORIZATION
1. The name of the organization shall be "SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER".
2. The Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center
exists by virtue of a Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment A),'
jointly adopted by the Castaic, Canyon Country and Santa Clarita
Valley Chambers of Commerce, the.College of the Canyons, the City
of Santa Clarita, and The Newhall Land and Farming Company.
II. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the SCV Small Business Development Center is to'
provide information, resources and assistance devoted to serving
the needs of the small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Centers objectives are: to foster new small business starts,
to lower unemployment, slow economic leakage, to lower the
business failure rate, and to create and retain local jobs. This
will be accomplished by:
a. providing referral and information dissemination
b. providing counseling and technical assistance
c. providing training, business conferences and workshops.
The Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Valley Small Business
Development Center shall consist of nine memb6rs. One board
member shall be a member of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita as appointed by the Council. Five others shall be
members of the following organizations, institutions or groups;
each shall appoint one member:
a. The College of the Canyons
b. The Newhall Land and Farming.Company
c. The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
d.. The Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce
e. The Castaic Chamber of Commerce
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Three additional members having knowledge of small business
issues and concerns, shall be appointed.by the Small Business
Development Center Board of. Directors. They shall include two
representatives from small business and one from finance.
IV. TERM
1. The four following members of the first Board of Directors
shall be appointed for terms of three years: the City of Santa
Clarita; College of the Canyons; The Newhall Land and Farming
Company; and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. The
five following members of the first Board of Directors shall be
appointed for a term of two years: Canyon Country Chamber of
Commerce; Castaic Chamber of Commerce; two -members representing
small business and one from finance.
Should the term of a member or his or her sponsoring organization
expire, or should the member lose their status as a member of an
organization or designated entity; prior to the completion of his
or her term on the Santa Clarita Valley Small Business
Development Center Board of Directors, that organization,
institution or group shall appoint a replacement to serve on the
Small Business Development Center Board of Directors. The
replacement shall serve out the original term.
V. OFFICERS
1. The officers of the Small Business Development Center Board
of Directors shall be:
a. Chairperson, whose duties are to preside at all .meetings
and to call all special meetings, to appoint committees; and
to perform all other duties of a presiding officer.
b. Secretary, who shall keep a written record of all
business transacted by the Board of Directors; notify
members of meetings; and keep the official records of the
�. Board of Directors.
c. Treasurer, who shall present a written report on the
receipts and disbursements of funds and securities.of the
SCV Small Business Development Center at each meeting of the
Board of Directors; and provide oversight of the center's
fiscal affairs.
2. The officers of the Small Business Development Center shall
be elected by the Board of Directors. The election of officers
shall take place at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
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3. Any officer elected by the Board of Directors may be removed
by the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgement, the best
interest of the board will be served thereby. If an office shall
become vacant for any reason,.the vacancy shall be filled by the
Board of Directors.
4. Any agents and employees of the Santa Clarita Valley Small
Business Development Corporation shall hold employment at the
discretion of the Board.of Directors.
5. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such place
as a majority of the Directors designate or as may be designated
in the notice calling the meeting. Meetings will be held at
regular intervals as determined by the Board of Directors.
Notice of regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
given to each director by mail. The mailing shall be at least 14
days prior to the day named for such meeting.
6. At all meetings five (5) Board members shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business, and the acts of the
majority of the Directors present and voting at a meeting at
which a quorum is present shall be the acts of the Board of
Directors. Once a quorum has been constituted, it shall be
assumed to remain until the meeting has been adjourned or the
absence of a quorum has been questioned and been found to be in
order. In either case, the meeting shall be adjourned and cannot
be reconvened until the entire Board of Directors has been given
proper notice as stated in these By-laws.
VI. REPORTS
1. The Board of Directors shall hold an annual meeting each year
for the purpose of transacting such proper business as may come
before the meeting. The Board of Directors will publish an
annual report on the Small Business Development Center for public
distribution. This annual report shall include a comprehensive
program evaluation and a full accounting of funds.
2. The Board of Directors shall make'an annual report to City
Council, the College of the Canyons, The Newhall Land and Farming
Company, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Canyon Country
Chamber of Commerce, and Castaic Chamber of Commerce, at the time
and format determined by the Board of Directors.
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These By-laws may be altered, amended or repealed at any regular
or special meeting of the Board of Directors by the vote of a
majority of the Directors, provided notice of the proposed change
shall have been mailed -to each Director not less than seven (7)
days prior to such meeting.
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Attachment A
PART 4: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City
of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons, The Newhall Land &
Farming Company, Santa Clarita Valley -Chamber of Commerce,
Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce,- and the Castaic.Chamber
of Commerce to confirm the intent of the above-mentioned
parties to work together cooperatively to create and
implement a Small Business Development Center (SEDC) to
serve the Santa Clarita Valley.
The parties to, this agreement recognize that the small
business sector, plays a vital role in the economy of the
Santa Clarita Valley. With the planned development of the
Valencia Town Center and the introduction of several large
department stores, the ability of local small retail
businesses to create and retain jobs is being questioned and
challenged. The SBDC is designed to provide support
services to strengthen local small businesses in the face of
this challenge.
1. PROGRAM INTENT
The objective of the SBDC will be to provide comprehensive
and specialized services for small business owners and
individuals planning to start a small business. The center
will promote the start-up, retention and expansion of small
businesses. It will provide the following services:
one-on-one counseling and technical assistance; business
conferences and training workshops for groups of small
business owners; referrals to a group of public and private
local resource network participants: and dissemination of
information.
The SBDC will serve small businesses located in the Santa
Clarita Community College District, a 367 square mile area
which includes the City of Santa Clarita, as well as the
unincorporated areas of Aqua Dulce, Castaic and Val Verde.
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The term of this MOU shall be from March 1991
This MOU may be terminated at any time by, the
days written notice.
Attachment A
to March 1994.
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Each party to this MOU shall appoint one member to the Board
of Directors designed to establish general policies and
market the program in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition
to the six parties to the MOU, the board shall also include
two representatives from small business and one from
finance, as appointed by the Board of Directors.
4. FINANCES
The College of the Canyons Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization, will serve as the fiscal agent for
the SEDC. Any gifts, grants or funds for the SBDC will be
channeled to the College of the Canyons Foundation and
designated for.the sole use of the SBDC.
Each party to the MOU agrees to support the SBDC through
either cash and/or inkind support.
Each party to the MOU agrees to participate in the
development of grant proposals to secure private foundation,
state and/or federal funding for the SBDC.
5. REPORTING AND EVALUATION
An Annual Report shall be prepared by the SBDC and shall
include a comprehensive program evaluation of goals and
objectives adopted by the proposed Board of Directors, as
well as a full accounting of funds.
Should the SBDC receive grant funding from the California
Department of Commerce, Office of Small Business, it shall
also be required to be evaluated annually through the
well-defined program audit procedure -- a mechanism designed
to systematically evaluate the network of California Small
Business Development Centers.
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6. HOLD HARMLESS
Each party shall hold the other parties harmless for any
liability, claim, cause of action, and/or judgement that may
occur as a result of the MOU. Each party shall provide
liability insurance in the amou t of $1,000,000 single
occurrence/ $2,000,000 aggre �4, The Canyon Country Chamberof Commerce ���AAA
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PART 5: POSITION
DIRECTOR OF THE
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Half-time
Twelve-month Consultant Contract
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under administrative direction
from the Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Valley
Small Business Development Center, responsible for the
development, promotion, and operation of the Center.
The Board of Directors is composed of nine members, with one
representative from the City of Santa Clarita, College of
the Canyons, The Newhall Land & Farming Company, the Santa
Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Canyon Country Chamber
of Commerce, Castaic Chamber of Commerce, two small business
representatives and one from the finance community.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Plan, supervise, and direct the overall operations
of the Center.
2. Direct daily administrative functions and schedules
of staff.
3. Confer regularly with the Board of Directors to
develop programs and resources addressing local needs.
4. Responsible for the delivery of counseling, training
and technical assistance services at the Center.
5. Prescreen clients to determine assistance needs.
Design an individual action plan and provide counseling
and technical assistance as needed or provide for
referral.
6. Respond to client requests for business and
statistical information by retrieving data through
computer terminals. Assist clients in the
interpretation and utilization of data..
7. Develop a library of business information.
8. Coordinate the services offered with other agencies,
such as other colleges and universities, ED>Net,
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), local
Chambers of.Commerce, small Business Administration
District Offices, and other agencies.
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9. Develop and maintain relationships with community
groups, business and public organizations within the
service area to market the center and enhance the local
resource network.
lo. Conduct speaking engagements for organizations.
11. Develop and maintain ,a list of local and regional
private consultants to provide professional services
either pro bono or at a reduced fee for the Center.
The network may include accountants, loan packagers,
attorneys, business counselors and economic.development
specialists.
12. Collect statistical data and business information
about the Santa Clarita Valley service area.
13. Conduct an annual needs assessment of the small
business community.
14. Responsible for the collection of complete and
accurate data and supporting documentation to
facilitate any financial and/or program audit.
15. Prepare an Annual Report to include a comprehensive
program evaluation of goals and objectives adopted by
the Board of Directors as well as a full accounting of
funds.
EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance or
related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated successful experience working with the small
business community or working in a small business setting.
ABILITY TO:
1. Communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing.
2. Work effectively with groups from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds.
3. Provide business advisement -and other services as
described under "typical duties".
4. Compile and -process data. Maintain accurate records
and prepare reports.
5. Consult and offer..technical assistance to small
business firms.
6. Perform under the pressure of deadlines and other
administrative demands.
7. Work cooperatively with the small business community
and others.
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COMPENSATION:
$2,000 per month.
JOB TERM:
One year, 20 hour per week consultant contract. Renewal of
contract subject to satisfactory evaluations and refinancing
of the project by the City of Santa Clarita.
BENEFITS:
Vacation and holidays provided.
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must submit the following information
by the filing date:
1. An application form.
2. A resume.
3. Unofficial copies of college transcripts.
Final selection will be made by the Board of Directors of
the Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center.
To obtain an application form, call or write:
Office of Institutional Development
College of the Canyons
26455 North Rockwell Canyon Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(805) 259-7800 extension 329
THIS IS NOT A COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS POSITION.
FILING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS
All materials submitted for this position must be postmarked
no later than the filing date.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
Half-time
Twelve-month Consultant Contract
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the•Director of the Santa.Clarita
Valley Small Business Development Center, to provide
secretarial services and assist in providing services to
prospective and existing small business owners.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Assist in providing referrals.
2. Disseminate literature, schedules and training
information.
3. Maintain individual client files which identify
problems and needs, description of services and client
status.
4. Maintain referral and inquiry logs.
5. Maintain files on all training programs, including
marketing materials, agendas, attendees,_sponsors,
speakers and evaluations.
6. Assist in the preparation of reports.
7. Maintain financial records.
8. Prepares invoices for submission to the College of
the Canyons Foundation.
9. Assists with arrangements for Board of Directors
.meetings.
10. Schedules appointments, answers telephone, prepares
correspondence, and makes travel arrangements.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to
maintain the SBDC and provide small business services
for the Santa Clarita Valley. 1.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma. Two years of college education
desirable.
2. Two years of full-time work experience involving
public contact, preferably in educational programs,
community organizations, or government agencies.
3. Accurately type 60 words per minute.
4. Knowledge of basic elements of good English usage,
vocabulary, grammar, spelling, letter and report
writing.
5. Knowledge of basic record keeping, office procedures
and practices, filing systems, receptionist and
telephone techniques.
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6. Basic computer literacy, including comfort and 'skill
in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and
in writing.
COMPENSATION:
$1,000 per month.
JOB TERM:
one year, 20 hour per week consultant contract.
BENEFITS:
vacation and holidays provided.
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must submit the following information
by the filing date:
1. An application form.
2. A resume.
3. Unofficial copies of college transcripts, if
applicable.
To obtain an application form, call or write:
Office of Institutional Development
College of the Canyons
26455 North Rockwell Canyon Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(805) 259-7800 extension 329
THIS IS NOT A COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS POSITION.
FILING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS
All materials submitted for this position must be postmarked
no later than the filing date.
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PART 6: LOCATION OF
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ROOM 101
College of the Canyons has agreed to provide office space
for the center. The 200 square foot office is located near
the Main Entrance to the Physical Education building. See
attached floor plan.
The location is convenient to Parking Lots 3, 4 -and 5. See
attached campus map. With appropriate signage, the center
will be easily recognizable and accessible to the Santa
Clarita Valley business community. The office is close to a
classroom, P.E. 108, which can be used for SBDC-sponsored
workshops and seminars.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SMALL'BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ROOM 101
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MAIN ENTRANCE
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CAMPUS MAP e
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Administration
Classroom Center
— Instructional Resource Center
Laboratory Center
I — Maintenance & Operations
E — Physical Education
— Student Center
— Technical Center
— Parking Lots
Bldg. floor -
Admissions
C 1
Board Room
A
Book Store
S
Business Services
A
Cafeteria/Dining Room
S
Child Development Center
A
Continuing Education/
Community Services
A
Financial Aids
1 LL
Instruction
A
IRC/library
1 3
Mail Room
A
Program Advisement
C 1
Student Activities
S
Student Services
A
Superintendent/Resident
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26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia, CA. 91355 (805) 259-7800
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PART 7: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
THREE YEAR BUDGET PLAN
I. PERSONNEL:
A. Salaries/Wages
B. Fringe Benefits
C. Consultants/Contracted Services
II. NONPERSONNEL:
A. Space Costs
B. Equipment
C. Supplies
D. Travel
E. Telephone
F. Other
PROJECT TOTAL
INKIND
REQUESTED FROM FUNDING AGENCY
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YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$44,360 $46,160 $48,050
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000
$11,546 $3,000 $3,000
$3,500 $2,500' $2,500
$1,490 $1,490 $1,490
$1,317 $1,350 $1,375
$11,200 $10,700 $10,700
$79,413 $71,200 $73,115
$16,000 $16,000 $16,000
$63,413 $55,200 $57,115
SMALL BUSIMRSS DEVELOPMENT CRNTER
ANNUAL BUDGET
1991-1992
FUNDING
I. PERSONNEL:
A. Salariestwaaes
AGENCY
INEIND
TOTAL
$0
B. Fringe Benefits
$0
C. Consultants/Contracted Services
Director
@ $4,000/10 x 12 mos x
503 time
$24,000
$24,000
Administrative Aide
@ $2,000/0 x 12 nos x
503 time
$12,000
$12,000
Training Program Presenters
12 days x $280/day
$3,360
$3,360
Referral Network of
Technical Consultants
$5,000
$5,000
PBMDRIEL SUBTOTAL
$39,360
$5,000
$44,360
II. NONPERSONNEL:
A. Space Costs
Rent (200 square feet x
$500/10 x 12 mos). Utilities
4 maintenance included.
$6,000
$6,000
B. Eggipsent.
Two microcomputers @ $3000
$3,000
$3,000
$6,000
One modex @ $150
$150
$150
One printer @ $2000'
$2,000
$2,000
One typewriter @ $556
$556
$556
One FAX/Answering
Machine @ $600
$600
$600
Two desks @ $350
$700
$700
Six office chairs @ $140
$840
$840
Two file cabinets @ $200
$400
$400
Two bookcases @ $150
$300
$300
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FUNDING
C. Su 1'es
AGENCY
IMRIHD
SAL
Office supplies
2 employees x $750/yr
$4500
$1,500
Library and Instructional Supplies
(books, periodicals and
instructional materials)
$2,000
$2,000
D. Travel
Director
Half -tine: 200 riles/no
x $ .275/mile
$660
$660
Administrative Aide
100 miles/no x $ .275
$330
$330
Conferences and seminars
$500
$500
E. T le ephone
Installation of two dedicated
phone lines
$300
$300
Monthly charges
($12.37/line x 2 lines x
12 nos.)
$297
$297
Local and Long Distance
Half-time: $60/mo x 12
$720
$720
F. Other
Software (wordprocessing
spreadsheet and desktop
publishing)
$1,500
$1,500
On-line Database Access
($100/mo x 12 mos)
$1,200
$1,200
Postage
($100/110 x 12 mos)
$4200
$1,200
Dues and Memberships
$300
$300
Marketing/Advertisements
$3,500
$3,500
Annual Needs Assessment
Survey
$2,000
$2,000
Miscellaneous Progras
$1,500
$1,500
NONPERSONKBL SUBTOTAL
$24,053
$11,000
$35,053
PRQi6CT TOTAL
$63,413
$16,000
$79,413
PERCENTAGE
802
202
100$
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April 10, 1991
Santa Clarita
District
25455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road • Santa Clarita, California • 91355
(805) 259-7800
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook
Superintendent-Presiden) Iz- C F—
APR 15 1991
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Mr. George Caravalho
City Manager L';
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AFF 1 1 1991'
Dear George:
I am pleased to inform you that at the meeting of the Board of Trustees
held on March 27, 1991, the "Memo of Understanding" for the proposed
Small Business Assistance Center was unanimously approved by the Board.
The district and Board of Trustees look forward to working with the
city, the chambers, Newhall Land and Farming and the members of the
advisory committee in order to make this effort a success in our valley.
I would also like to thank you for your cooperation and support for this
function. The college district will, as earlier discussions indicated,
apply for state funds to augment this joint effort as they become
available. The small business owners of our valley are very important
to our local economy and a integral part of our constituency.
Servicing their -needs for networking, technical assistance, information
and education is to the benefit of us all and the economic vitality of
our area. Working together, I know we can all make a difference.
As such, I look forward to the college working on this project in the
months to come.
Sincerely,
Hook r
Superintendent/President
DVH; 1sm
I William J. Broyles Linda C. Cubbaee Michele R. lenkins Ernest H. Moreno Richard G. Peoples I
Cal-NMBER OF COMMERCE +f yJW
April 17, 1991
Mayor Carl Boyer
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd. #300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mayor Boyer,
The Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce wishes to express its support
for the Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center.
I personally signed the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that was
approved by our Board of Directors on April 9, 1991.
Our Chamber is committed to In—Kind support in addition to a monetary
donation.
The _Canyon -Country Chamber of Commerce also supports the establishment
of a full time Director position, in order to provide a "Full Service
Center" for the small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Results of a "Needs Survey" sent out by College of the Canyons, I
think clearly demonstrates an ongoing need for help and services
provided by the Business Development Center.
The city's support would be greatly appreciated and would demonstrate
your support in helping to coHtribute to the success of small business.
Sincerely.
JACK WATKINS
President
cc:. Michael Haviland, Economic Development Coordinator,
City of Santa Clarita
27225 CAMP PLENTY ROAD, SUITE 8 • CANYON COUNTRY, CALIFORNIA 91351 • (805) 252-4131 ,
Castaic chamber -of Commerce
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APR lu1991
April 17, 1991
Carl Boyer, Mayor
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mayor Boyer:
The Castaic Chamber of Commerce approved the Santa Clarita
Valley Small Business Development Center Memorandum of
Understanding at their Board of Directors Meeting on March
28, 1991.
Inkind support will be provided to the Small Business
Development -Center from the Castaic Chamber of Commerce.
This inkind support will focus on the contribution of time
from chamber members to assist in various functions of the
center. This support may be in the form of on-site
involvement at the center or off-site involvement to support
the center work.
The Castaic Chamber of Commerce is in full support of the
establishment of a Small Business Development Center in the
Santa Clarita Valley. The majority of businesses in the
Santa Clarita Valley are in the small business category.
Each year, many businesses appear in the valley and this
trend will continue. Also, on a yearly basis, many
businesses cease to operate. In both of these situations a
Small Business Development Center can provide resources
which will be of help to the small business. Also,
resources will be available to provide a basis of help and
support in the many other areas of business operation.
We look forward to the establishment of a Small Business
Development Center in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Very -truly yours,
f Preach
P ident '
31744 Castaic Toad I Suite 201 / Castaic, Cafifomia 91384 / (805) 295-8303