FT 19.13 Frémont Small Business Network Act (Statute)

[Anna Komnene]

A BILL
To foster coordination and promotion of small business in Frémont

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Frémont Small Business Network Act.

Section 2. Frémont Small Business Network

1. The Frémont Small Business Network (FSBN) is established under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce to foster collaboration, coordination, and promotion of small businesses in the region.
2. The Ministry of Commerce shall be responsible for approving eligible businesses for the network, administering grants and funds for conferences, and hosting a website for the network.
3. The FSBN shall elect officers from within its own members in order to oversee day-to-day operations and events of the network, including the annual conference.

Section 3. Eligibility

1. Any business is eligible to join the FSBN, provided that it meets the following criteria:
a) Privately owned
b) All locations based in Frémont
c) Less than 500 employees

Section 4. Grants for Advertising and Events

1. $500 million is appropriated to fund grants for advertising and events run by FSBN members. Eligible marketing campaigns and events should highlight contributions to the local community or to the Frémont region.

Section 5. Annual Conference

1. The FSBN shall host an annual conference within the region for the purpose of coordinating small businesses, identifying new growth strategies, sharing expertise, promoting small businesses in Frémont, and other associated goals of the FSBN.

Section 6. Preferred Status for Government Purchases

1. Frémont government agencies shall give preference to FSBN members when making purchases for day-to-day operations, where possible.

Section 7. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective August 1, 2021.

Sponsor: Siren

The floor is open.

[Anna Komnene]

Small businesses are the lifeblood of many places, but ironically they're often left to their own devices to find ways to survive. The idea behind this bill is to provide a way for small businesses in the region to get to know each other, share their expertise, and help each other grow and thrive to be the best they can be, thereby also strengthening the communities they serve.

This is kind of a first draft of my ideas. I'm not necessarily wedded to the details. Any suggestions are welcome!

[Anna Komnene]

I assume people don't have comments. 

I'll move for a final vote. 24 hours for objections. If anyone wants to have a quick discussion/amendment, we still have a day or 2 though.

[SevenEleven]

I really like this idea, especially considering the hardships many small businesses have had to face over the course of the pandemic.

[Anna Komnene]

With no objections, we'll now have a final vote. Members please vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

A BILL
To foster coordination and promotion of small business in Frémont

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Frémont Small Business Network Act.

Section 2. Frémont Small Business Network

1. The Frémont Small Business Network (FSBN) is established under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce to foster collaboration, coordination, and promotion of small businesses in the region.
2. The Ministry of Commerce shall be responsible for approving eligible businesses for the network, administering grants and funds for conferences, and hosting a website for the network.
3. The FSBN shall elect officers from within its own members in order to oversee day-to-day operations and events of the network, including the annual conference.

Section 3. Eligibility

1. Any business is eligible to join the FSBN, provided that it meets the following criteria:
a) Privately owned
b) All locations based in Frémont
c) Less than 500 employees

Section 4. Grants for Advertising and Events

1. $500 million is appropriated to fund grants for advertising and events run by FSBN members. Eligible marketing campaigns and events should highlight contributions to the local community or to the Frémont region.

Section 5. Annual Conference

1. The FSBN shall host an annual conference within the region for the purpose of coordinating small businesses, identifying new growth strategies, sharing expertise, promoting small businesses in Frémont, and other associated goals of the FSBN.

Section 6. Preferred Status for Government Purchases

1. Frémont government agencies shall give preference to FSBN members when making purchases for day-to-day operations, where possible.

Section 7. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective August 1, 2021.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Aye.

[YE]

Aye.

[AustralianSwingVoter]

Y

[Mike Thick]

Aye

[Anna Komnene]

Aye

[Lumine]

Aye!

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

Nay

[Anna Komnene]

With 6 votes in favor and 1 vote against, this bill passed the Frémont parliament.

A BILL
To foster coordination and promotion of small business in Frémont

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Frémont Small Business Network Act.

Section 2. Frémont Small Business Network

1. The Frémont Small Business Network (FSBN) is established under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce to foster collaboration, coordination, and promotion of small businesses in the region.
2. The Ministry of Commerce shall be responsible for approving eligible businesses for the network, administering grants and funds for conferences, and hosting a website for the network.
3. The FSBN shall elect officers from within its own members in order to oversee day-to-day operations and events of the network, including the annual conference.

Section 3. Eligibility

1. Any business is eligible to join the FSBN, provided that it meets the following criteria:
a) Privately owned
b) All locations based in Frémont
c) Less than 500 employees

Section 4. Grants for Advertising and Events

1. $500 million is appropriated to fund grants for advertising and events run by FSBN members. Eligible marketing campaigns and events should highlight contributions to the local community or to the Frémont region.

Section 5. Annual Conference

1. The FSBN shall host an annual conference within the region for the purpose of coordinating small businesses, identifying new growth strategies, sharing expertise, promoting small businesses in Frémont, and other associated goals of the FSBN.

Section 6. Preferred Status for Government Purchases

1. Frémont government agencies shall give preference to FSBN members when making purchases for day-to-day operations, where possible.

Section 7. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective August 1, 2021.

Frémont House of Commons
Passed 6-1-0 in the Frémont Parliament Assembled,