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Who we are…

Who we are…. Local community and business leaders working to establish a Napa County business incubator Current Board members include… Paul Hicks, Payroll Masters Pamela Gleeson, De La Salle Institute Jeri Gill, Sustainable Napa County Jason Luros , Hudson & Luros , LLP

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Who we are…

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  1. Who we are… • Local community and business leaders working to establish a Napa County business incubator • Current Board members include… • Paul Hicks, Payroll Masters • Pamela Gleeson, De La Salle Institute • Jeri Gill, Sustainable Napa County • Jason Luros, Hudson & Luros, LLP • Mary Luros, Hudson & Luros, LLP • Kent Kuhlmann, Kuhlmann Financial • Michael Holcomb, Strong & Hayden

  2. Why do this…? • To enhance and diversify our local economy by attracting, expanding and retaining businesses • Diversified and complementary business base will support existing companies and our community • Develop educational opportunities and stimulate professional development for tenants and the public • Represents new way of approaching the concept of economic development • Quality of life and community participation by residents is enhanced when more people live and work in the same place

  3. How we got here… • Airport Industrial Area Blue Ribbon Committee Report • Business Incubator identified as a strategy • Policymakers, jurisdiction staff, and community leaders supported exploring the concept • Possible location at former JAL facility • Could lead to potential growth of new companies in remaining available office space in the AIA and elsewhere

  4. What we’ve done… • Secured financial support for development of feasibility study and business plan for a sector-focused incubator • City of American Canyon • City of Napa • County of Napa • Napa-Lake Workforce Investment Board (WIB) • Gained support from community organizations and stakeholders, including Napa Chamber of Commerce • Incorporated as a CA nonprofit and will file for 501(C)(3) • Collected input from stakeholders and community

  5. What’s next? • Business Plan and Feasibility Study completed end of November • Share information and findings with stakeholders • Fund development • Identifying partners • Implement the strategies outlined in the plan • Carol Kraus Lauffer is a Partner with Business Cluster Development (BCD), BCD has assisted in the development of nearly 70 business incubators across the U.S., many of which are recognized as best practices programs.

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