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Monroe council approves Grow Monroe grants for Bursting Boba Cafe and Silver Lining

5691911 · August 27, 2025
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The Monroe City Council approved two downtown Grow Monroe incentive grants: $6,408.36 for Bursting Boba Cafe and $8,400 for Silver Lining, including budget amendments and authorization for the mayor to execute related documents.

The Monroe City Council on Aug. 26 voted to award two downtown Grow Monroe incentive grants: $6,408.36 to Vidya Patel Mishra, owner of Bursting Boba Cafe at 206 North Haines Street, and $8,400 to Jennifer Hill, owner of Silver Lining at 208 North Main Street.

City staff said the Grow Monroe grants pair a square-foot formula with rent assistance. Donna O'Keefe, downtown manager, told council that Bursting Boba Cafe qualifies for a maximum of $7,616…

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