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City of Bend Oregon - Bend Core Area Businesses Receive Grant Money for Improvements 13 February 2024 ( news )
City of Bend , state Oregon ( By Press Release office)
Feb 13,2024
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News Release
For Immediate Release
Feb . 13 , 2024
Bend Core Area Businesses Receive Grant Money for Improvements
Six local businesses in Bend’s Core Area will collectively receive $100 , 000 after the Bend Urban Renewal Agency voted to approve business assistance grants .
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency , which is made up of Bend City Councilors , approved grant awards on Wednesday , Feb . 7 to support both internal and external building improvements . Examples include signage , exterior lighting , safety upgrades , permit fees , and accessibility improvements . Six of the seven applicants were approved for some level of funding . The awarded businesses include:
Colima Market
Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
Growing Tree Children ' s Center
Timber Kiddies Preschool
Open Space Event Studios
1631 NE Second Street ( Building Owner Applied ) which houses Ritual Beauty Bar , Puppy Parlor , Broken Halo Salon , and Ajaye Beauty
This was the first round of applications for this program , which is expected to be available on an annual basis .
“I’m so excited to see this program directly helping Bend businesses , including two childcare operators who help make our community and our Core Area so special , ” said City Councilor and chair of the Bend Urban Renewal Agency Barb Campbell .
The
Core Area Business Assistance Programis a grant program to support both internal and external building upgrades that improve the appearance and operations of businesses within the Core Area . The program is funded from revenue generated by the Core Area Tax Increment Financing Area and is intended to help spur redevelopment , improve the aesthetics of the Core Area , and directly support businesses .
The Core Area Advisory Board reviewed and scored the applications before making an initial funding recommendation to the Bend Urban Renewal Agency on the allocation of funds . Projects were evaluated based on their catalytic potential , demonstrated financial need , as well as equitable outcomes in which small , local , and disadvantaged businesses were prioritized for funding .
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