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Portsmouth EDA approves grant reallocation, demolition plan and $66,500 market partnership in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Portsmouth Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to reallocate $50,000 between grant programs, authorize a $10,000 demolition plan contract for 1028 High Street, and approve a $66,500 partnership for Bloom/Blue Market.
The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority approved three unanimous votes Dec. 17, 2024, shifting funds, authorizing a demolition plan and approving a local partnership.
Staff told the board the FY25 Business Investment Grant programs have strong demand for the startup and real estate grants but limited participation in the acceleration grant. Staff reported 20 startup applications and $12,000 awarded year-to-date; the acceleration grant had three applications with only one approved, for $5,000. The real estate investment grant program had been…
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