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Commissioners brainstorm small‑business support, broadband and property marketing
Summary
The board discussed a range of economic‑development options, including small grants or reimbursements for new small businesses, aiding ag‑tourism events, continuing broadband grant support, and marketing county property such as a parcel near the Hillsdale EMS station.
Miami County commissioners used the Oct. 15 study session to restart a broader economic‑development conversation that began at a prior meeting. Commissioners explored modest, targeted support for small businesses, continuing assistance for fiber/broadband grants, and marketing county‑owned property to attract private investment.
One commissioner proposed short, modest reimbursements—$500–$1,000—to help new small businesses with rent, utilities or licensing in their first months, coupled…
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