a. Create & Maintain a Berkeley Business Info Clearinghouse in DEFINED partnership with the Office of Economic Development.

i.Be the Aggregator of Berkeley Business Info
 

ii.Startup info package for new businesses

iii.Key contacts in City Government

iv.Berkeley Business District Network (BBND)- encourage and support – provide the umbrella

1. Support the creation of the West Berkeley Business Improvement District (BID)

2. Support Buy Local Berkeley Campaign

b. Evaluate and respond to emerging business trends that may be hampered by outdated zoning terms and definitions in Berkeley’s evolving economy

i.Remove Quota System

ii.Redefine “Arts” & “Manufacturing” for West Berkeley

c. Focus on Cleaner/Safer Streets