Duncanville is officially taking applications for its 'Hot Fund' grants, giving local business owners a shot at some extra cash. If you run a shop or service in town, you should definitely look into this before the deadline hits.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 5 the 90 before that.
The city may rebate up to 75% of new sales tax generated by the site, capped at $150,000 over five years.
Residents and visitors will gain access to new dining and financial services, and the city will see the development of long-vacant parcels.
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The city is providing matching grants to help local businesses pay for building repairs and upgrades. This helps keep our local shops and entertainment venues looking good and operating safely.
The commission is working to ensure that grant-funded projects align with Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) rules, which require a focus on tourism and 'heads in beds.'
Local businesses are applying for matching grants to help pay for building improvements. This helps keep the city looking good and supports small business growth.
The city is launching a 'Blue Dot' rewards program to encourage residents to shop locally during Small Business Week.
The commission discussed how to ensure grant-funded arts projects meet state requirements for promoting tourism and hotel stays.
A local business is expanding into a vacant building on South Main Street, which will help revitalize the area and provide jobs.
The city is looking to restart events that pair local art with business networking to help boost the local economy and fill vacant storefronts.
The city is considering a sales tax sharing agreement to help a developer overcome high infrastructure costs, which would bring a credit union and a Bojangles restaurant to the area.
Duncanville Economic Development is Now Accepting Applications For Hot Fund Grants Focus Daily News