51 AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND TO: GOVERNING BOARD DATE FROM: PRESIDENT SUBJECT: August 6, 2012 Small Business Development Center Grant REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ACTION ITEM NUMBER ENCLOSURE(S) Page 1 of 1 A.4 Background The Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has successfully provided layoff aversion technical assistance and Rapid Response referrals since 2009 for the federal Rapid Response Program. The SBDC will continue providing these services for the Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz (WIB) to assist Santa Cruz County employers. Cabrillo’s Central Coast Small Business Development Center will receive $40,000 from the Santa Cruz County WIB. This funding will support continuing layoff aversion programs for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Fiscal Impact An increase of $40,000 in revenue and expenditures. Recommendation It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the $40,000 grant from the Santa Cruz Workforce Investment Board. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the Vice President, Administrative Services to execute and make all necessary arrangements in relation to this grant agreement and any future amendments on behalf of the college. Administrator Initiating Item: Rock Pfotenhauer, Dean, CEED Wanda Garner, Dean, NAS Kathie Welch, Dean, HAWK Academic and Professional Matter If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement Senate President Signature Yes No Yes No Final Disposition Approved