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Hamtramck staff previews Michigan Main Street application; council to consider letter of support Sept. 9
Summary
City staff updated council on a Downtown Development Authority effort to apply to Michigan Main Street’s select level. Staff said select designation would make matching grants (up to $50,000) and technical assistance available to downtown businesses; a resolution seeking council support is planned for Sept. 9, 2025.
Isabelle Alloway, head of community and economic development, briefed Hamtramck City Council on Aug. 26, 2025, about the Downtown Development Authority’s application to move from Michigan Main Street’s “engaged” level to the “select” level. Alloway said the DDA is finalizing an application and that she will bring a resolution to council on Sept. 9 asking for a formal letter of support.
“Michigan Main Street … supports and celebrates strong downtown districts that are committed to supporting and growing their local businesses,” Alloway told the council. She said the program offers technical assistance,…
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