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EDA approves two business investment grants to expand salon suites and a barbering/cosmetology school

6493879 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

The authority approved two business investment grants: ELAM Organization requested a $25,000 grant to expand salon-suite space at 5911 Portsmouth Boulevard; Styles and Cut School of Barbering and Cosmetology requested a $25,000 grant toward a $270,000 renovation of a former Princess Bridal building. The EDA approved the grants by roll call.

The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority on Aug. 18 approved two business investment grants aimed at expanding local small-business space.

Details of the grants - ELAM Organization (5911 Portsmouth Boulevard): The owner plans to expand existing salon-suite space and requested the maximum grant amount of $25,000. The total project cost was presented as $53,000;…

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