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The Business License Division will maintain a current database of all approved business licenses to produce (as requested) a list of all companies with active, and in good standing, Pleasanton business licenses for companies with a physical location in the city. This list will be used by City departments when sending out any solicitations for providers, including competitive bids, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications. This list will also allow for other businesses and individuals to search for companies to encourage business -to -business relationships. Implementation underway The Economic Development Department will coordinate with the Finance Department, to track City funds spent with Pleasanton -based companies. This data will be shared with the Pleasanton community as part of periodic messaging that highlights the value and economic impact of supporting local businesses. Implementation underway Doing Business with the City The Economic Development Department will prepare and maintain a Doing Business with the City of Pleasanton guide to educate and assist firms with doing business with the City of Pleasanton, including contract/agreement processes, insurance requirements, and other useful information. The Economic Development Department will promote the Doing Business with the City of Pleasanton guide at scheduled workshops and business networking events throughout the year. The guide and other relevant information will be included on the City of Pleasanton website so that it is easily accessible by Pleasanton -based companies and business -supporting organizations such as the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Downtown Association, Visit Tri -Valley, Hacienda and others. Support Local Campaign The Economic Development Department will develop and implement support local messages and/or campaign to generate awareness among Pleasanton residents of the value and financial impact of patronizing local shops and services. The City will lead this effort while incorporating opportunities for Pleasanton -based companies and business - supporting organizations such as the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Downtown Association, Visit Tri -Valley, Hacienda and others to participate. EVC Input At the April 18, 2019 EVC meeting members offered initial feedback as noted in the draft minutes but given limited time for comments requested this item be further discussed at the next regular EVC meeting. Comments from the April 18 meeting included: Local purchasing practices o Work with local businesses to encourage business -to -business activity Will there be tracking of how much the City is spending with city businesses? Page 3 of 4