The Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Special Improvement District Board are working to help restart the Union Center shopping district and other commercial corridors to attract residents and investors to promote economic growth in our local economy. Currently, we are operating in our new normal during the Coronavirus crisis by identifying funding opportunities to help our local small businesses reset and thrive as we work towards recovery.
The federal government implemented the CARES Act’s stimulus package to help small businesses that have been impacted to stay online with basic operating expenses. As you know these resources were quickly depleted, leaving our small businesses that have been the cornerstone of every community, and without the financial resources to remain open as the country moves towards reopening. We have looked at various funding options through the county, state, federal, and this is where your much-needed financial support will help with economic recovery to restart and thrive.
Your financial support will provide grants for overhead expenses, i.e., rent and utilities, working capital for supplies to maintain basic operation. Also, as we move towards reopening we need to put in place a comprehensive mitigation safety plan that not only protects the public, but the preparedness for the employees that are on the frontline with i.e. mask, gloves, sanitizer stations, and these expenses would be costly for any small business.
