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Progressive Dane’s Economic Issues Taskforce (EITF) will hold a public meeting 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 10th, 2005 at the Villager Mall (2300 S. Park St.) to discuss the Task Force's list of proposed initiatives to support local small businesses. Please join us to talk about ways to make Madison and Dane County an even better place to do business.
This list was developed with input and support from area small business owners and workers and includes:
* Amending City Purchasing Policies to Favor Local Businesses: Each additional dollar that circulates locally boosts local economic activity, employment, and ultimately tax revenue.
* Increasing Micro-lending Opportunities: Support low-income workers who want to start a small business by increasing funding for existing microlending programs and creating new ones.
* Encouraging Small Businesses to Buy Their Store-fronts: Buying property protects businesses from rent increases, promotes stability, provides tax advantages and allows businesses to recover their investments should they relocate.
* Creating a Transportation Pool for Small Businesses: By allowing employers to buy bus passes at a discount similar to that which big employers are given, Madison can encourage use of the Metro system, increasing Metro’s revenue, and help smaller businesses provide an employee perk at a discounted rate.
Please come to the meeting and share your input!
Posted by prodane at November 3, 2005 04:58 AM
We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
Progressive Dane's "In The News" blog keeps you up to date on the latest news from (and about) PD. Check here for information on PD's policy initiatives and to read about what our endorsed elected officials are up to.
