Business Start-Ups Incentive Program
Amount:
No Fixed Amount
Type of Program:
Grants
Description:
The Business Start-Ups Incentive Program aims to promote and encourage job creation and economic development within the downtown area and elsewhere in the City.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is:
- 1a contribution equal to six-month rent to a maximum of $5,000 for businesses within the downtown area;
- 2a contribution equal to three-month rent to a maximum of $2,500 for businesses outside of the downtown area;
- 350% of signage cost up to $500.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must be new business start-ups.
Application Steps:
Applicants must meet with the Program Administrator who will explain the criteria
under this incentive program
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- 1a business plan;
- 2a letter (or letters) confirming that financing has been approved for the start-up.
Program Contact: