9/14/2022 - Meeting Minutes MINUTES FOR THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
1, Darin Piccoli, Chair of the Business Advisory Board(BAB), hereby determine that conducting
the Business Advisory Board meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the
health and safety of those who may be present.
1. Roll Call
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were present:
Darin Piccoli, Chair Scott Lyttle
Pook Carson Andy Robertson
Abudujannah Soud Jocelyn Kearl
Sue Rice Karen Gunn
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were absent:
Jeff Carleton, Vice-Chair
Alfonso Brito
Also Present:
Veronica Cavanagh, Department of Economic Development; Roberta Reichgelt, Department
of Economic Development; Will Wright, Department of Economic Development; Cathie
Rigby, Department of Economic Development; Peter Makowski: Department of Economic
Development, Andie Feldman: Department of Economic Development; Brittney
Hemingway, Department of Economic Development; Katie Matheson, Department of
Economic Development; Lindsey Day, Department of Economic Development; Allison
Rowland, Salt Lake City Council Office; James McCormack, Building Services.
2. Briefings by the Staff
New Building Services Liaison of Economic Development
Ms. Reichgelt introduced James McCormack as the new Building Services Division. Mr.
McCormack explained that he is constantly monitoring City permit requests and has already
been in contact with business owners whose permits are on hold.
ARPA Community Grant Program
Ms. Reichgelt explained that the ARPA Community Grants Program application process is now
open. She stated this program is great for any business that were not eligible for the PPP loans.
Then end date for the application process is September 30th.
Ms. Reichgelt thanked BAB member, Ms. Carson, for being involved in the review committee
for the applications.
3. Approval of the minutes
None.
4. Business
A. Outdoor Dining Grants
Ms. Reichgelt said the Outdoor Dining Grant Program was approved by Council and that
Economic Development staff plan to launch the program in the next couple of months. She stated
that she would notify BAB members once the program is open.
Mr. Makowski provided a presentation on the Outdoor Dining Grants Program guidelines.
Outdoor Dining Grant Guidelines:
• Grant Amounts
• $5000 for outdoor dining/retail, $10,000 for Open Streets events
• Use of Funds
• Outdoor dining/retail furniture, fixtures and equipment
• City fees
• Open Streets events
• Eligibility
• Located in SLC
• Current SLC Business License
• Fixed location—restaurant, bar, in-person retail
• Reimbursement of expenses as of April 1, 2021
• Application
• Online,paper, multilingual
• Review Criteria
0 Eligibility
• Required documentation
• Availability of funds
B. Dept of Economic Development Marketing Program Updates and Engagement
Ms. Katie Matheson provided an overview on the Department's marketing efforts and business
engagement. Her presentation included a summary of. Structure and stability,new branding,
newsletter& emails, site visits, events, earned media, social media, and project support for the
Department of Economic Development.
5. City Council Announcements
A. None.
6. BAB Member Announcements
A. None.
7. Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Darin Piccoli, Chairperson
This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Economic Development
Business Advisory Board meeting held on September 14th, 2022.