Boards and Commissions - Business Advisory Board

 

Business Advisory Board

The Business Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council on issues affecting Salt Lake Cityís business community. Housed in the Department of Community and Economic Development, the board seeks to encourage economic development and targeted industry relocation within City boundaries. The board also helps direct City economic policy, promote small business growth, support local entrepreneurship, and assist the City in remaining responsive to the business community. Finally, the Business Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on proposed impact fees, business licensing changes, and zoning concerns related to business.
 

Agendas and Minutes

 

Powers and Duties

The board helps direct City economic policy, promote small business growth, support local entrepreneurship, and assist the City in remaining responsive to the business community. Finally, the Business Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on proposed impact fees, business licensing changes, and zoning concerns related to business.
 

Member Qualifications

Up to eleven members, appointed by the Mayor, serve on the Business Advisory Board. In addition to their advisory duties, Business Advisory board members serve as ìambassadorsî of the City, educating various groups and communities of Salt Lake City's policies to encourage business development within City boundaries. Each member serves a four-year term, must be at least 21 years of age, and either be a resident or have ownership interest in a business located within Salt Lake City.
 

Current Members

Member

Serving Since

Council District
     
Lucy Cardenas 2009 2 
     
Ryan Corbin 2012 3
Spencer Lloyd 2012 3
Judy Reese-Cullen 2009 4 
Casey O'Brien McDonough 2011 4
Steve Labrum 2012 4
Paula Brog 2011 5
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Staff and Officers

Judy Reese-Cullen, Chair
Paula Brog, Vice Chair
Bob Farrington, Director of Economic Development
Dan Velazquez, Small Business Economic Development Manager
 

Meeting Information

Period — Monthly 
Days — Second Wednesday 
Time — 8:00 am 
Location — City and County Building, Room 326
451 S State, Salt Lake City 
More info (801) 535-7941 
 

Bylaws and Governing Documents

Click here to read.
 

Contact Information

Business Advisory Board
Attn: Jessica Thesing
451 S State, Rm. 404
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 
(801) 535-7159
 

Staff Support

Bob Farrington
Director of Economic Development
(801) 535-7945
 
Jessica Thesing
Small Business Manager
(801) 535-7159