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Galesburg council approves four minority- and women-owned startup grants totaling $35,000
Summary
The council unanimously approved four startup assistance grants for local small businesses—3.60 Party Zone LLC ($10,000), Bestab & Associates LLC ($7,500), The Griffin ($7,500) and Knox County Athletic Club LLC ($10,000)—aimed at supporting equipment, licensing and renovation costs.
The Galesburg City Council unanimously approved four startup-assistance grants to minority- and women-owned businesses, totaling $35,000 in city support.
City Manager Mr. Hansen recommended the awards: a $10,000 grant for 3.60 Party Zone LLC to purchase equipment and a tow-behind trailer; a $7,500 grant for Bestab & Associates LLC to assist with licensing and marketing for behavioral-health services; a $7,500 grant for The Griffin to buy equipment and retail inventory for a tattoo and metaphysical-services shop; and a $10,000 South Side occupancy assistance grant for Knox County Athletic Club LLC to renovate 435 East 3rd Street as a year-round youth sports training facility. "Staff is recommending approval of a $10,000 minority and or women owned business startup assistance grant for 3 60 Party Zone LLC," Hansen said during the presentation.
Council members voted 7-0 on each grant. An applicant clarified a discrepancy in a listed address for The Griffin, noting the shop's actual location is 1052 North Henderson Street; staff said paperwork may reflect a banker's address. Council members and the city manager highlighted the city's assistance program record: the manager said this brings the total number assisted to 28 businesses over the last three years, with 11 located downtown.
