| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20250414 | LA County | Alhambra | City Council | Item | 10. EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27 WITH THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE– F2M21-43, C2M25-12, M2M25-44 The City has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce for many years to provide promotional services on behalf of the City. The services provided by the Chamber and proposed in this report support the business community, promote Alhambra, and encourage partnerships within the community. The following is a summary of the services the Chamber of Commerce will be providing under the new contract: Participate with the City to support business retention and economic development efforts including providing ombudsman assistance between prospective and existing businesses and City staff; and regularly coordinate with property owners, commercial brokers, and developers to help address vacancies; Serve as Alhambra’s central information office for the community to promote Alhambra as a destination for businesses, residents, tourists, and Chamber members and non-members; Provide business engagement and support including utilizing social media to promote business-to-business information; Provide special events - Alhambra State of the City and Women’s Leadership Luncheon (formerly the Rose Court Luncheon); Promote and host Alhambra’s Lunar New Year Celebration; Develop and distribute guides, informational brochures, and digital assets including Alhambra Eats, a marketing website for dining destinations; Provide business events and seminars to support business development and growth including Small Business Connects and Alhambra Ala Mode; and, Work with local schools to introduce students to local businesses, entrepreneurship and career opportunities including internship opportunities. The current contract request is increased to $144,000 due to rising costs in event coordination for the Alhambra Lunar New Year Celebration. The tasks outlined in the scope of work remain the same as the previous contract. Recommended Action: City Council execute a contract, subject of final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $144,000 for Fiscal year 2026-2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-44) | April 14, 2025 LA County Alhambra City Council Item #10 |