Business Assistance Committee

Meetings

  • As needed on the last Friday of every month at 9:00 AM

Members

Committee MemberCommittee PositionTerm Expiration
McKenzie GibsonCommittee ChairJuly 1, 2024
Larissa MayfieldCommittee Vice-ChairJuly 1, 2024
Maureen WrightCity Council RepresentativeCity Council Representative
Britney LehmanEDC RepresentativeJuly 1, 2025
Gina Haley-MorrellEDC RepresentativeJuly 1, 2025

Overview

The City of Veneta supports its local entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance for projects that support economic development. Business Assistance Committee (BAC) members use their financial expertise to evaluate requests for assistance and make recommendations to the Veneta City Council. Learn more about how your business, start-up, or anything in between can apply to receive business assistance funding.

The Committee meets ad hoc (as needed) on the last Friday of every month to evaluate grant applications.

Grant Programs

Business Grants Program: The City of Veneta's Business Grants Program provides matching grant funding of up to $25,000 for local businesses or nonprofit organizations to start or expand their operations. The overall goals of the program are to encourage business expansions and startups that create or retain job opportunities in Veneta and add to a vibrant business climate.

Rescue Veneta Grants Program: The City of Veneta provides grants of up to $2,500 for small businesses that suffered negative economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals and organizations may apply to receive a grant from the City as appropriate.