Information Items:
- Loaves & Fishes Press Conference - September 10
- Small Business Opportunity Program Benefit Kick-Off Recap

Attachments:
- City Council Follow Up Report 8-25-08

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Information Items:
Loaves & Fishes Press Conference- September 10
Resource:
       Justin Amos, 704-336-3186 or jamos@ci.charlotte.nc.us

On Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 am, Loaves & Fishes will hold a press conference to receive the food bought with the funds provided by the City of Charlotte at their warehouse location at 648 Griffith Road. The Loaves & Fishes staff invite the Mayor and City Council to be present in order to thank them personally and see the results of their efforts to assist the needy population in Charlotte. 

Directions:

From South Blvd:  Take South Blvd towards Pineville.  Turn right onto Old Pineville Road.  Follow Old Pineville Road approximately 2 miles (crossing over Tyvola). Turn right onto Griffith Road.  Go .4 of a mile and turn left into Fordham Park.  The warehouse is at the bottom of the drive. 

From 77 South: Take exit 5 (Tyvola Road). Turn left onto Tyvola Road. Take your first right at Westpark Drive. Turn left onto Griffith Road. Turn right into Fordham Park.

Small Business Opportunity (SBO) Program Benefit Kick-off Recap
Resource:
       Alicia Jolla, 704-336-2116 or ajolla@ci.charlotte.nc.us

The Small Business Opportunity (SBO) Program hosted its inaugural SBO Benefit Kick-Off on Thursday, August 28 in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center lobby. The event provided valuable information to more than 110 small businesses from Charlotte and surrounding areas. Small business owners were granted the opportunity to receive information and talk with representatives from local area professional organizations, the City of Charlotte KBU's, and other government entities. The SBO staff collected information from attendees regarding their interest in its programs and will develop additional opportunities and involvement based on the response.  The SBO office will host this event annually as we continue to enhance, develop, and grow enterprises in the Charlotte community.