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62. PEPSICO DONATION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY Approve the donation and acceptance of miscellaneous products from Pepsico for Materials Management’s Small Business Enterprise Program (MCbiz). MCbiz conducts regular workshops for local entrepreneurs designed to provide training opportunities on relevant business topics including “Sustainable Operating Strategies” and “How to do Business with Maricopa County”. Pepsico’s donation of approximately $2000 in product will be provided to workshop attendees. The growth and expansion of the small business community is a national concern. Pepsico’s support of MCbiz is a great example of the private/public partnerships that can occur around a worthy cause. MCbiz is in its 3rd full year of operation and has been recognized as a partner by Arizona State University, SRP, and the National Football League. MCbiz is proud to add Pepsico, an international company, to its list of partners. (C-73-09-079-D-00)