 |  |  | | | Have you ever wanted to open your own business or renovate an old building? We're here to help your dream become a reality. Take a look at available programs that will help launch your dreams.
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| | | | | | The Battle Creek Unlimited Direct Investment Fund's primary purpose is to recruit businesses to our vibrant community and to help established businesses grow to their full potential. The fund is used to support the economic development efforts of the City of Battle Creek and its designated economic development agencies. Funding for loans and equity investments are available.
For additional information on the Direct Investment Fund, visit bcunlimited.org or contact Lisa Albrant at 269-441-1666 or albrant@bcunlimited.org.
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| | | | | | FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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| The Facade Improvement Program has been created to rehabilitate the facades of downtown commercial buildings. Financial assistance through the program is in the form of an interest free, "deferred" loan, forgivable over a five-year period. There is a limit of $10,000 in program funds per project per property during a five-year period for facade improvements using the renovation program. Projects which make use of the restoration/rehabilitation program shall have a limit of $15,000 in program funds per project per property during a five-year period. There shall be a minimum matching financing requirement of 50 percent per project. In other words, matching funds must equal at least the amount of the funds provided for either program.
The Facade Improvement Program application deadlines are July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1.
Facade Improvement Program Guidelines & Application
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| | | | | | | Each year, the Downtown Partnership works with Greenscape Services to provide bright, beautiful, and affordable flower pots to downtown businesses to add a nice splash of color to downtown area. The plants in these 20-inch flower pots change each year. Ordering begins in mid-to-late March, ending in late April.
Click here for more information.
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| | | | | | Sidewalk cafés are known business generators for merchant operators and their neighboring retail establishments. They encourage pedestrian traffic, give identity and vitality to a downtown, serve as a special attraction, and enhance the aesthetic value of the urban lifestyle.
A mini grant is offered to help offset the costs of barriers and café furnishings. Staff is available to assist and guide the downtown business owner in their selection of outdoor furnishings, landscape, amenities and upkeep. To further encourage outdoor dining options downtown, licensing and permitting fees have been waived.
2010 - 2011 Outdoor Café Packet New 2012 Guidelines Coming Soon!
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