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Budget Amendments - HB1500 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Governor McDonnell
Fund Regional Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

Item 109 #1g

Item 109 #1g

First Year - FY2013 Second Year - FY2014
Commerce And Trade
Housing and Community Development, Department of FY2013 $0 FY2014 $500,000 GF

Language
Page 90, line 19, strike "$45,490,328" and insert "$45,990,328".
Page 92, after line 52, insert:
“L.  Out of the amounts in this item, $500,000 the second year from the general fund shall be provided to establish a pilot program to assist entrepreneurs to grow sustainable start-ups.  Grant funding will be provided to intermediary organizations that support entrepreneurial networks through effective business planning, technical assistance, mentoring and access to capital.  Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to leverage other funding and to support start-ups with growth potential and that align with regional economic development strategies.  Efforts will be made to select demonstrations in diverse settings including both urban and rural areas with significant economic development needs. The Department of Housing and Community Development, in coordination with the Innovative and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority, and the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade and Technology, or their designees, shall develop guidelines for this program."


Explanation
(This amendment provides $500,000 from the general fund in the second year to support the creation of entrepreneurial accelerator programs. These funds would be used to fund regional efforts that create a supportive environment to foster and attract entrepreneurs with a focus on job creation, expanded markets and economic growth and that align with regional economic development strategies. The department will collaborate with the Innovative and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority, and the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade and Technology on the design of this program.)