Marion launches new small business grant
The City of Marion is launching a Business Innovation & Support Grant specifically for small businesses in the community who have navigated the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a news release, the grant is designed to provide financial relief on a matching basis for innovation, expansion, and growth to Marion businesses. The funding comes from Marion’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Approximately $450,000 is designated through the Marion program for local small business support, according to the release.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,” said Uptown Marion Main Street Director Brooke Prouty, in the release. “The events of 2020 and the continual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have either delayed plans for businesses...