Business Basics: January 7th and January 21st

This business basics course is a perfect starting point for individuals just beginning the business startup process, or for individuals wanting to refresh their basics. Call (941) 744-2362 and ask for Bob or Rebekah to register!

January 2009 Community Calendar

To have your event added, please call JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

Individual Development Account Program

The CCRA is starting a matched savings program to provide residents of the Central CRA redevelopment district opportunities to develop their small businesses or obtain additional education. Interested individuals should enroll by February 1st.

Please contact Rebekah at (941) 744-2362 for more information.

December 2009 Community Calendar

Please contact JoAnn at the CCRA at (941) 744-2362 to have your event added

Holiday Snowflake Lights in CCRA District

The Central CRA purchased holiday snowflake lights for the Martin Luther King Avenue East and 13th Avenue East corridors in Bradenton. This is the first year that these streets have had holiday lighting. We invite you to take a drive or stroll down these streets to experience the stunning effect in person.

Foreclosure Clinic - Bradenton - December 1

Please call Legal Aid of Manasota at (941) 727-1628 to schedule an appointment.

November 2009 Community Calendar

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To have your event added to the calendar, please call (941) 744-2362.

October 2009 Community Calendar

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Small Business Class: Creativity in Marketing - Starts October 22nd

The Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) will be offering a marketing class for small business owners beginning October 22nd.



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How To Start A Business - Beginning September 24th

The Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) in Bradenton, FL will be offering a business plan class beginning September 24th.



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September 2009 Community Calendar

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To have your event added to the community calendar, please contact JoAnn at joann@bradentonccra.com.

GD Rogers Celebration--August 22, 2009

The Rogers Project Hope Committee is sponsoring a family fun day celebration for youth and families in the community to honor the legacy of Mr. G.D. Rogers and kick off the opening of the new GD Rogers School.

The celebration will take place on August 22, 2009 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

August 2009 Community Calendar

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To have your information added to the calendar, please contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

June 2009 Community Calendar

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Microsoft Word Class (Beginning June 2nd)

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Developing Your Marketing Strategy (Intermediate)

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Manatee County Small Business Finance Fair

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On May 19, 2009, the Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) and a host of other government agencies and business support organizations will host the 2nd Manatee County Finance Fair, to provide small businesses the opportunity to interact with the small business lending community in a neutral environment.

For more information, please contact Veatrice Farrell of the Central Economic Development Center at (941) 744-2984.

Juneteenth Celebration: June 19th-21st (Revised Date!)

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May 2009 Community Calendar

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To have your events added to the calendar, please contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362, or email her at joann@bradentonccra.com.

How to Start & Manage a Business--Starts April 23

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Marketing Class--Begins April 21, 2009

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Manatee County Small Business Lending Fair

Save the Date!

The 2nd Annual Manatee County Small Business Finance Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Manatee Civic Center Longboat Key Room.

Stay tuned for additional details

CCRA 2007/2008 Annual Reports Available

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA), in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, has filed a report of its activities for Fiscal Year 2007-08. The report includes an agency financial statement resulting from an independent audit of Agency’s Redevelopment Trust Fund as well as a comparison of the Agency’s goals, objectives, and policies to annual program accomplishments.

This CRA report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 is available for review by the general public during regular business hours in the office of the Central Community Redevelopment Agency, 302 Manatee Avenue E, Suite 301, Bradenton, FL 34208. The CCRA can be contacted at (941) 744-2362 with any questions.

This 1st day of April 2009.

April 2009 Community Calendar

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To have your event added to the calendar, contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362, or email it to joann@bradentonccra.com

Notice of Public Hearing: March 10, 2009

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NORMA LLOYD PARK

MULTI-USE TRAIL PHASE

OFFICE OF GREENWAYS RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

A public community meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at the City of Bradenton at 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205.

The City of Bradenton CCRA will present a proposed design component for the Norma Lloyd Park located at 1024 24th Street East, Bradenton, Florida, 34208. Comments and ideas about the proposed project will be solicited and considered to help the CCRA and the City of Bradenton in identifying the most appropriate recreational facilities and amenities.

The City of Bradenton CCRA is also submitting a grant application to the Department of Environmental Protection requesting funding through its Office of Greenways Recreational Trails Program. The grant will assist in the construction costs for expanding the park development.

For more information, please contact the CCRA Office at (941) 744-2362.

Women & Minority Certification Class

The CCRA will be hosting the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce as they offer a Women and Minority Certification Class in conjunction with the USF-Tampa Small Business Development Center.

The class will be offered on Wednesday, March 18th.

Sessions will be held in English and Spanish.

To register, contact the Latin Chamber of Commerce or the USF-Tampa SBDC.

Norma Lloyd Park Community Meeting: March 9, 2009

On March 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM the CCRA will be having a community meeting at the 13th Avenue Community Center at 201 13th Avenue W to get community input on a walking trail that will be a part of Norma Lloyd Park.

For information on the meeting, please call (941) 744-2362.

March 2009 Community Calendar

The March 2009 CCRA Community Calendar is now available.

Contact JoAnn at the CCRA at (941) 744-2362 with any events that you would like to add to the calendar in upcoming months.

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February 2009 Community Calendar

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February's Community Calendar has just been completed! Contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362 to have your events added to the March Calendar, or email her at joann@bradentonccra.com.

FREE | Tax Prep Schedule - Bradenton

The CCRA will once again serve as a site for Free Tax Preparation on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 8 PM.

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