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Economic development director highlights business retention, DDA facade grants and Civic Point plans
Summary
Eastpointe’s economic development director briefed council May 13 on business‑retention work during major road projects, DDA grant updates and an early Civic Point cost estimate of about $2.1 million with a $1 million grant offset.
Eastpointe’s economic development director briefed City Council on May 13 on efforts to support businesses during major construction projects and on redevelopment‑ready planning, including updates to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) programs and early cost expectations for a Civic Point gathering space.
The department said its focus shifted to business retention; staff held a small‑business resource fair that drew 30…
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