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Portage Grow Link loan program: county ramps outreach as applications lag
Summary
Committee heard that Portage County’s Grow Link small‑business and homeowner loan program has seen limited applications despite outreach to all 18 townships; program offers loans up to $250,000 and reportedly has 'over a million' available, with county staff aiming for stronger demand in Q1–Q2 2025.
Portage County’s loan program, branded in discussion as Portage Grow Link, remains a focus for outreach after committee members reported limited application activity despite promotion in all 18 townships.
John Kennedy, who led the program briefing, said he promoted the program extensively and expects ‘‘a big uptick’’ in interest…
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