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Keene EDC weighs local business assistance grants and plans outreach workshop; executive session proposed
Summary
Board members reviewed models from nearby cities for a local business assistance grant program (facade, infrastructure, training grants), discussed whether the EDC or city council should approve awards, and agreed to a special workshop plus an executive session to align internally before outreach.
The Keene Economic Development Corporation spent significant time considering options for a local business assistance grant program and outreach to existing and incoming businesses. Staff provided examples from nearby cities and discussed program design, decision authority and outreach steps.
Holly (city staff) presented research and examples from Alvarado and Cleburne and described program parameters a board must decide: eligible uses (facade or infrastructure improvements, parking, employee training), award amounts and whether…
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