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Says that coaches from IM Power and Moss Light assess the needs of each <br />business upon meeting with the business owner. <br />• Antonius Northern: Asks if post-assessment is a new tool in the progress <br />tracking report. <br />• Michael Patton: Confirms that post-assessments are a new tool and that the <br />current post-assessment numbers do not reflect the entirety of the program. <br />• Antonius Northern: Asks if the SBAS has done evaluations with business <br />owners in the past. <br />• Michael Patton: Confirms that there are evaluations and that we provide <br />pre and post surveys. <br />• Murray Miller: What is the average time of a session? <br />• Michael Patton: States that sessions are 15-30 minutes each, per resource <br />needed. <br />• Antonius Northern: Asks if there has been an increase in coaches available <br />to women and minority-business owners that pursue SBAS services. <br />• Michael Patton: Confirms that there has been an increase in coaches. States <br />that it was a valuable decision as it helps make sure participants complete <br />their plan of action. <br />o Discussion Point <br />• Jeff Rea: Asks how we defend the SBAS as it mirrors other state-run and <br />local programs that also provide small business assistance. <br />• Michael Patton: States that it is important for local individuals who are a <br />part of the underserved community to have a tangible program that is in the <br />area, as it is hard to connect with state or national programs. Especially <br />without access to Wi-Fi or other technical components. <br />• Jeff Rea: States that there is another program in South Bend, with a <br />coaching staff of five, that provides services that mirror those of the SBAS <br />and serve those within the underserved community as well. Says he hopes <br />that we are in connection with them as well. <br />• Michael Patton: Notes that the SBAS is strategic in choosing diverse <br />vendors that reflect the participants that they serve, as many underserved <br />groups struggle to trust similar programs. <br />o Discussion Point <br />• Michael Patton: Lastly, waiting on Board members to provide last month's <br />action item of providing 3 businesses that the SBAS can track progress and <br />support. <br /> <br /> <br />IV. Board of Public Works - Kara Boyles <br />o Public Works – Report <br />• Kara Boyles gives a brief summary of the Department of Public Works <br />reports. <br />o Discussion Point <br />• Antonius Northern: Asks if we are able to give out goals after a contract <br />has already been created.