A revolving low or no interest loan fund to assist local businesses plus development of a city website and community promotional items rose to the top of the list of projects when the Boulder Development Fund (BDF) Board met July 11.
Under the proposals, $100,000 from the $500,000 granted by the state legislature would become a revolving loan fund to help expand, enhance or improve businesses and their buildings. That could include a wide array of items, including bringing in high speed internet and other technology advances, said the board.
Other funds, estimated just under $50,000, would be dedicated to creating a city website, along with training staff to post updates and make changes to keep the site current. The project would also cover developing a community brand, including a logo, typeface, tagline or slogan, and adding that brand to community signage. Gateway signs welcoming visitors to Boulder could also be part of that project, said the board.
