Calaveras County - The Economic Prosperity Council of Tuolumne County (EPCTC) announced yesterday it had received a $10,000 contribution from AT&T to support the organization’s training program for small businesses, including those here in Amador County.

The Economic Prosperity Council will use the contribution from AT&T to fund the purchase of ten laptop computers and associated business software. The EPCTC with other partners, such as the Business Alliance of Tuolumne County, will provide training and economic development services to small businesses in Tuolumne County. This will help to advance the mission of the Economic Prosperity Council by encouraging entrepreneurship, job attraction, retention, and job creation in Tuolumne County.

The planned outcome of this contribution is to create and retain jobs by providing assistance and training to startups, small business owners, and other local businesses and to become more competitive, increase their sustainability, and profitability.

Larry Cope, through his role as Executive Director of the EPCTC, accepted this contribution on behalf of the organization. “Working hand-in-hand with our partner organizations can really make things happen”, said Cope.

One of those partners includes George Segarini of the Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce who assisted the EPCTC in securing this funding for our business community. “We appreciate AT&T ’s recognition of our united efforts to cultivate success with our entrepreneurs and small businesses owners who help make up the fabric of our rural economy,” he said.

“Programs like this can make a real difference for small businesses – and communities,” said Eric Johnson, Executive Director of External Affairs for AT&T. “That’s why we’re proud to support the Economic Prosperity Council of Tuolumne County and their outstanding work to strengthen small businesses in our region.”

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