Two new business support grants will offer small businesses in Fort Thomas opportunities for interior improvements and, for new businesses, a rent subsidy program. The city has set aside $120,000 for each program taken from funds provided through the federal American Recovery Plan Act. The Business Interior Upfit Grant provides money for improvements, renovations and/or […]
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City Loans and GROW Grants Give Small Businesses a Boost
The city created a loan program and redirected a facade improvement grant program to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Twenty small businesses in Fort Thomas have received city loans and another 64 have received small but significant grants through the retooled GROW Grant program. At the […]
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Fort Thomas Announces Emergency GROW Grant in Support of Local Small Businesses
The city of Fort Thomas has created a grant program to help area businesses meet fixed costs during the COVID crisis. The city also created a zero-interest loan program. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Funding in the form of an emergency grant has been made available to Fort Thomas businesses through the city […]
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Fort Thomas Redoubles Efforts in Support of Local Small Business
Fort Thomas City Council held its first special meeting live via the Zoom application. The meeting is recorded and available on the city’s Facebook page. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The Fort Thomas City Council held a special meeting on April 6 to discuss pressing city business that included consideration of ways the […]
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City Council Roundup: Tax Rate, Bond Issuance, Golf Carts, Grow Grant
The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]