March 18, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting
Approval of February 18, 2025, Port Authority meeting minutes
Request for budget adjustments for the Hatch Bloomington program
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approve the Port Authority meeting minutes from February 18, 2025
Moved by Peterson · Seconded by Nelson
Notable Quotes (2)
Most small businesses fail after three years... Hatch Detroit has been able to kind of break that cycle because they've built out this huge ecosystem of small business programing.
If you're betting on the jockey, the horse might not make it but the jockey is going to find another horse.
People (5)
Sean LundySpecial Projects and Initiatives ManagerLead on the Hatch Bloomington pitch competition
2 quotes
Lead on the Hatch Bloomington pitch competition
“The only stipulation being that you're a US citizen and that you commit to building your business here in Bloomington.”
Eligibility for Hatch Bloomington
“We're trying to thread the needle on both sides like ensure that the business proposal has the sound foundation and that the individual behind that or the individuals championing that are committed.”
Evaluating entrepreneurs
Mary KayPort Authority AccountantExplained budget adjustment request of $300,000
Explained budget adjustment request of $300,000
PetersonCommissionerVoiced concerns about the vetting of business proposals
Voiced concerns about the vetting of business proposals
HuntCommissionerInquired about the selection process and founder quality
Inquired about the selection process and founder quality
NelsonCouncil MemberParticipated as a judge for the Hatch Bloomington program
Participated as a judge for the Hatch Bloomington program
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- March 18, 2025: Port Authority Meeting at Bloomington City Council Chambers