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Approval of Three Star Grant
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SUMMARY: The Department of Economic & Community Development has designated Cumberland County/Crossville as a Tier 2 County and eligible to receive $10,000 for projects that would improve one or more of the following pillars: Jobs & Economic Development, Fiscal Strength & Efficient Government, Public Safety, Education & Workforce Development, and Health & Welfare. The JECDB is responsible for making decisions on how the funds will be spent. The JECDB chose to focus on the Education & Workforce pillar giving $5,000 to the Tennessee 4-H Club Foundation to fund a Junior High STEM Connection program and program support for the 4-6th grade clubs/members. The emphasis is on preparing young workers with key skills and attributes necessary for success in today's workplace. The JECDB also chose to give $5,000 to the Cumberland Business Incubator to purchase a ShopBot Desktop Educational Package. This ShopBot Desktop will be added to the CBI Maker Space and will give the ability to introduce machining concepts through technology.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-33499 $10,000
110-47210-236 $10,000
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NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve to receive and administer grant funds on behalf of JECDB