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Council approves $107,530 in economic development grants to Chamber, Riverfest, First Steps and nonprofits

3847827 · June 17, 2025
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Conway City Council approved $107,530 in economic development grants from the general fund to support events and organizations including the Conway Chamber's Riverfest and Graveyard Grand Prix, Horry County First Steps, and SOS Care / Oak Tree Farm programming.

Conway City Council on June 16 approved $107,530 in Economic Development Grant awards recommended by city staff.

Staff said applications were evaluated for potential economic generation and past performance. The major awards recommended and approved included: $10,000 to the Conway Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 Graveyard Grand Prix (a coffin-race festival), $2,000 for the…

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