The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Developmentis currently offering mini grants of up to $10,000 to non-profit groups.
To qualify, you have to increase trade in the county, advertise local products, and attract tourists to the area.
Washtenaw County economic officer TonyVanDerworp says, in the past, a downtown retail assessment was conducted in Chelsea, Dexter and Manchester. VanDerworp added that the county is becoming a bit more recession proof by relying less on large corporations and outside companies for jobs.
To find out how to apply, click here.
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— Jorge Avellan is a reporter for 89.1 WEMU News. Contact him at 734.487.3363 or email him javellan@emich.edu