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Council Reviews $100,000 Pilot for Food‑Related Business Grants in Rockingham Corridor
Summary
Councilors considered a staff proposal to spend $100,000 of a previously allocated $500,000 on small grants (roughly $5,000–$25,000) to help food‑related businesses in the Rockingham Corridor, drawing criticism from existing business owners who said the amounts are too small and urged prioritizing longtime operators.
The council considered a staff proposal Sept. 17 to use $100,000 of a previously allocated $500,000 (ARPA interest dollars) to create a pilot grant program aimed at assisting existing and new food-related businesses along the Rockingham Corridor. Why it matters: The Rockingham Corridor has lost several anchor businesses in recent years, including a major grocery in June 2024, and city staff said targeted small grants could help stabilize and attract food‑related retail to the corridor. Community and…
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