Brooklyn Park residents with a keen interest in economic development have an opportunity to provide critical support to local small businesses by joining the Brooklyn Park Development Corporation (BPDC) Board, as the organization is currently seeking applicants for two specific roles: Business Representative and Financial Institution Representative, roles critical in shaping the trajectory of local commerce, according to the City of Brooklyn Park.
The BPDC, since its inception in the 1990s, has been pivotal in facilitating growth within the small business sector in Brooklyn Park. It oversees an array of loan programs designed to bolster businesses, including Real Estate and Equipment Loans, Commercial Code Correction Loans, and Microbusiness Loans, by joining as a board member individuals have a chance to influence essential decisions regarding these initiatives, as per the City of Brooklyn Park.
Vacancies on the board come with a specified term length and commitments: for instance, the Business Representative and Financial Institution Representative positions each have a two-year term, with the board meeting quarterly on the third Thursday at 8:30 a.m., amounting to a total time commitment of approximately 12 hours per year, the board is comprised of seven directors alongside one city staff liaison, enhancing collaboration and oversight.
Interested applicants for the Business Representative position must operate or represent a business located in Brooklyn Park, furthermore, candidates for the Financial Institution Representative must be affiliated with a financial institution that serves small businesses in the community, applications are open until May 31. For more information on the BPDC and details on how to apply, individuals can visit the official bulletin published by the City of Brooklyn Park.
