CCRA Has Joint Meeting With City Council and Downtown Development Authority

The Central Community Redevelopment Agency board and staff had a joint meeting with the City of Bradenton City Council and the Downtown Development Authority board and staff on April 26, 2010.

Both agencies presented on their projects to City Council, and redevelopment expert James Carras presented on the role of public private partnerships in redevelopment. The video of his presentation is below.

Bradenton DDA, CRAs, and City Council Hold Their First Joint Workshop from The Bradenton Times on Vimeo.

(Video from The Bradenton Times--Video Credit to Robin Miller).

April Small Business Classes

The CCRA is offering these classes for small businesses--we invite you to come check them out! The classes are free, but please call Bob at (941) 309-9043 for more information, or to register.

April 2010 Community Calendar

Thank you for coming by the Central Community Redevelopment Agency blog--please see our April community calendar above. If you would like to have your event added to the calendar, please contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

Job Seeker Classes

Please check out these great classes for job seekers! Classes are free to residents of the Central CRA redevelopment area (see the map to see if you qualify!).

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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