SPRINGFIELD Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $30 million in state funding across four grant programs administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) to help small businesses recover, grow, and thrive.
Among these investments, the Administration announced the award of $4 million to 45 non-profit technical assistance providers to continue working with small businesses and entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved communities to grow and expand their businesses. In addition, the Administration announced $14.7 million in awards to 15 organizations under MGCC’s Community Development Financial Institution and Community Development Corporation’s (CDFI and CDC) Match Grant Program, which funds both lending and mini-grant programs for small businesses.
Athol lands grant to help with rebound from COVID-19
Published: 4/5/2021 2:58:09 PM
Modified: 4/5/2021 2:58:07 PM
ATHOL The town of Athol is among Massachusetts communities that were recently awarded grant monies to assist local businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The grants were awarded under the state’s Local Rapid Recovery Planning program overseen by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Statewide, 125 communities were awarded a total of $9.5 million, with Athol’s slice of the pie amounting to $60,000.
Planning and Development Director Eric Smith said the $60,000 awarded to Athol will be used to bolster businesses in downtown Athol.
“Essentially,” said Smith, “this program is designed to help communities develop what they’re calling ‘rapid recovery’ plans for downtowns and commercial districts post-COVID. Obviously, we’re focusing on downtown Athol under this grant.”
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Easthampton, chamber get a hand from state on plotting recovery
View of Easthampton looking down Union Street with the First Congregational Church in the center. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 3/15/2021 4:29:03 PM
EASTHAMPTON The city and the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce have been awarded assistance from the state’s Local Rapid Recovery Planning program, which helps communities and their businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
With the award, the city has “a starting point” for addressing its businesses’ needs, according to Moe Belliveau, executive director of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce.
The program helps communities identify short and long-term needs related to COVID-19, implement strategies to address these issues and create a sustainable plan for businesses after the pandemic, and create marketing and promotional campaigns.
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Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Gov. Charlie Baker. (Photograph by Matt Stone/Boston Herald/Pool.)
Methuen, Lawrence and Andover are among 125 communities across the state receiving state money to support downtowns after the impact of COVID-19 on businesses.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox said Tuesday communities will partner with consultants to pursue “locally-driven, actionable strategies to support downtown and commercial districts.”
“As we continue to navigate the pandemic and work toward recovery, our administration remains committed to collaborating with the local officials that know their communities best to address their unique challenges,” said Polito.