EDC approves $2,500 sponsorship split option for Leadership Southwest programs

The board voted unanimously to approve a marketing sponsorship for Leadership Southwest not to exceed $2,500 at its Sept. 9 meeting. Staff and a Leadership Southwest representative described two sponsorship options: a comedy night fundraiser and the 'Human Connection' conference (planned Oct. 8 in Duncanville). Staff recommended approval and suggested the board could split the $2,500 between events to balance outreach and scholarship support.

Jessica Lucero, introduced by staff as a Leadership Southwest representative, said sponsorship proceeds will fund scholarships so local participants can join the leadership program. In discussion board members suggested splitting the sponsorship — for example $1,000 for the comedy night and $1,500 for the conference — and then voted on a motion based on staff recommendation to approve the full $2,500 allocation.