A bleak and deteriorating business district in southwest Grand Rapids is the focus of a revitalization effort that could put nearly $200,000 into the hands of business owners for expansions, facade improvements, and start-up costs for new storefront ventures. Several economic development corporations have come together to offer marketing, advice, and money.
According to excerpts from the story:
Macatawa Bank Corp. is teaming up with a neighborhood economic development organization to help revitalize the Burton Heights business district, which is home to more than 200 small businesses.
Both Macatawa and Neighborhood Ventures, a business advocacy organization comprised of 20 neighborhood business districts in the core city, will provide financial support for storefront façade improvements in Burton Heights.
The objective is to attract new businesses to the district and market the neighborhood as a great place to live, work and shop.
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