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Richmond economic development staff brief RNCC on small‑business grants, facade program and no‑cost solar sign‑ups
Summary
City economic development staff told the RNCC they are finishing ARPA small‑business grants, advancing a facade program for targeted neighborhoods, inviting nominations for regional innovation awards and promoting a no‑cost solar program in partnership with GRID Alternatives.
Justin De Leon, senior business assistance officer in Richmond’s Economic Development Division, gave a department update to the RNCC on Oct. 27 covering small‑business supports, facade grants and neighborhood outreach.
De Leon said the ARPA small‑business grant round is in its final stage and the city plans to award roughly $350,000 to businesses affected by COVID. He said the facade grant program — focused on the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe and Coronado neighborhoods — will include presentations to…
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