Covington initiative helps small businesses thrive
Every year, the city sets aside $150,000 to fund the Small Business Program, helping more than 100 small businesses since 2017.
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Every year, the city sets aside $150,000 to fund the Small Business Program, helping more than 100 small businesses since 2017.
The City of Covington awarded more grant funding to subsidize rent and improve facades for four small businesses. The city's small business program has now assisted 100
The $41,950 in incentives come from the fourth round of the city's annual small business program, a $150,000 yearly initiative that offers help with either first-year rent or exterior improvements. “We’re thrilled by the number of incentives and the diverse nature of the projects,” said Ross Patten, Covington’s assistant economic development director. “Despite the pandemic, this program is doing exactly what we designed it to do: Help small businesses get off the ground, help create jobs in Covington, and improve the business climate.” With the approval of these eight pr...