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Almost Raymond’s Cafe asks Grayson County EDA for $59,000 to add mobile unit, upgrade equipment and signage
Summary
Owner of Almost Raymond’s Cafe presented to the Grayson County EDA requesting $59,000—$40,000 for a mobile unit, $15,000 for in-cafe equipment and $4,000 for exterior signage and seating—saying the investment would support job growth and increase tourist spending.
Almost Raymond’s Cafe requested $59,000 in funding from the Grayson County Economic Development Authority to buy and equip a mobile unit, upgrade kitchen and espresso equipment, and install exterior signage and seating.
The cafe’s presenter said $40,000 of the total would purchase and outfit a mobile unit, $15,000 would buy higher-capacity in-cafe equipment to handle expected higher customer flow, and $4,000 would pay for signage and outdoor seating. The presenter said the cafe prefers a grant but would accept an EDA loan for part of the cost: "Of course, we'd like a grant, but we're willing to take on a loan for at least part of it,"…
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