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Council approves $25,000 grant to Greater Bowie Chamber after questions over metrics and spending
Summary
The Bowie City Council approved a $25,000 municipal grant to the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce to help rebuild capacity, expand a business directory and run workforce and youth programs. Council members pressed for clearer metrics and recommended restricting early funds to web development and advertising.
The Bowie City Council approved a $25,000 grant to the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce at its April 7, 2025 meeting after a lengthy presentation and follow‑up questions from council members about metrics, administration and proposed spending.
Patricia Watson, associate director of the Greater Bowie Chamber, told council the chamber completed an audit and is proposing a capacity‑building grant that would fund year‑round business training, a business resource navigator, youth…
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