April Parker

Infrastructure / Transportation Leverage Greensboro’s central location and major interstate access to position the city as a logistics and trade hub. Taxes / Budget Tax Breaks & Incentives: Provide tax incentives or breaks for businesses that innovate in key areas, like sustainability or community-focused development. Social Services Grow pool of qualified childcare providers (coordinate with GTCC and UNCG around B-K programs). Social Services Support childcare business growth: Expand childcare options in underserved areas and promote minority business ownership with resources and training. Economy Focus on supplier development customer-supplier relationship - connecting small local businesses with local customers. Infrastructure / Transportation Strengthen transportation links to attract high-tech and manufacturing industries, supported by business incentives. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve transportation to boost talent, tourism, and economic vibrancy, making Greensboro a more connected community. Economy Targeted Grants: Offer grants or low-interest loans for businesses in high-potential industries like clean energy, transportation, and logistics. Provide financial incentives to businesses that hire locally and contribute to community development. Social Services Resource start up childcare business (written in accessible language). Economy Support for Scaling: Focus on helping small businesses expand by connecting them with resources like access to new markets, business development coaching, and government contracting opportunities. Economy Connect small businesses with investment and venture capitalists as a means to alleviate debt and support growth. Infrastructure / Transportation Highlight Piedmont Triad International Airport’s role in supporting key industries with passenger and cargo services. Economy Offer capital grants- relieving small and new businesses with loan.