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CRA approves small business marketing grant and weighs tax‑increment rebate options

City Commission of the City of Newberry · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a business marketing and event grant to reimburse up to $2,500 for small downtown businesses and discussed — but did not adopt — a tax‑increment rebate program, asking staff for more design details and a shorter rebate term than the 15‑year example shown.

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met after the commission adjourned and adopted a business marketing and event grant program the board had discussed in August.

CRA coordinator Chelsea Bekaitis presented the 2025 annual report and described proposed programs. The business marketing/event grant would reimburse eligible small businesses…

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