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Small-business owners say Miami County economic development position closure leaves programs without a champion
Summary
At a Miami County commissioners meeting, small-business owner Kathy Gall and residents warned that eliminating the county economic development position has left grants, loan programs and broadband coordination without a clear point of contact.
Kathy Gall, owner of Barnes Small Engine in Paola, told the Miami County Board of County Commissioners that the county’s economic development office helped her start and grow her family business and that the office’s recent staff reduction has left programs without a champion.
"The Miami County Economic Development Department was just that. It was the 1 stop shop for small businesses, and that shop is now closed," Gall said during public comment. She said the department connected her to grant money…
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