Investments in Commercial Districts to Attract Small Businesses and Grow Jobs

Gov. Malloy Announces Investments in Commercial Districts to Attract Small Businesses and Grow Jobs
Thirteen Communities Awarded $5 Million to Strengthen Commercial Districts
 
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that 13 municipalities across Connecticut are being awarded $5 million in grants to develop or improve town commercial districts in an effort to attract small businesses, grow jobs, and improve pedestrian access and livability in town centers.  The grants are part of the states Main Street Investment Fund, which is administered through the state Department of Housing.
 
"These grants are a great way for the state to support our cities and towns in their efforts to develop and improve their commercial centers," said Governor Malloy.  "This program responds to the unique needs of individual communities all around the state by creating partnerships with local governments and merchants to improve aesthetics and pedestrian access, attract new businesses, new customers, and new residents -- ultimately breathing new life into our smaller commercial centers."
 
For more information, please visit Governor Malloy's website: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?a=4010&Q=553158

 

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Submitted by Milford, CT

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