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Three new proposed businesses featuring these products are seeking grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 under the Women/Minority Startup Assistance Program offered by the City of Galesburg in partnership with the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development.
Galesburg City Council on Tuesday night can approve two more grants from the Minority and/or Woman-owned Business Startup Assistance Program and Southside Occupancy Assistance Program. The first grants are for Brittany's Beautique which proposes to lease space at 1580 E Knox Street, Suite 3. Owner Brittany Tate's business will offer fashionable clothing and accessories both in-person and online and has requested grant funds to help build inventory and strengthen the business The KCAP Review Committee also recommends $3,200 in support from the Southside Occupancy Assistance Program fo...
It was a night of change at Monday's Council meeting as Gerald Smith was given the oath of office as the new City Manager. Smith was welcomed by the council and community before the meeting with a reception. He joked that the Illinois weather would be tough to get used to after living in North Carolina, but considers Illinois home after going to college in Chicago. Smith took his place on the dais, but in the interim since May, Wayne Carl largely handled the duties for the evening, since Smith just started Monday. Galesburg City Council approved a resolution to call on the Illinois Gener...