Approval of May Minutes– Lou makes a motion to approve, Edith seconded
Guest Speaker: Tonya Parris – Parris Construction – 1420 W. Baltimore
- 4 residential units completed, waiting for gas then will put units on market
- Outreach to businesses
- 45 days to starting “mastermind groups”
- e-learning platform will launch in Sept
- Lou – What is the ask and the mechanism
- $200,000 for first phase acquisition, SWP could access BRNI funds for the ask
- Lou – Define WE. Global & WE. Community
- human development & non-profit arms of the Construction org Parris Construction
- Edith: How does the board approval process work?
- Committee supports recommendation to apply for BERNI funds for the Parris project
- Motion: Edith makes motion for SWP to provide $200,000 in gap funding for this project, Jane Buccheriseconds –
- All Ayes, no opposed, no sustains – Motion passes
ABC’s of Investing Update
Entrepreneurship Conference
- Lou: Should we have a segment or mechanism in place to show people the pitfalls of entrepreneurship, setting up realistic expectations, and vetting
- Bill: could have a waiver
Old Business
- West Baltimore Street Updates – Rodney & Curtis
- Facade subcommittee update – Carrie
- Commercial Capital Improvement Update – Carrie
- Pigtown Mainstreet Updates – Frieda
New Business
Motion to Adjourn: Jane Buccheri, Bill Freeman seconds.
