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While the Common Council is still considering the tax abatements sought by the Galvan Foundation for the 70-unit building it has proposed for North Seventh Street, Mayor Kamal Johnson today announced another campaign promise fulfilled and another partnership with Galvan. Here's the press release:
Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson today announced that the city will be providing $50,000 in grants to minority-owned small businesses and free technical assistance to minority entrepreneurs. The City is coordinating the technical assistance program, which is expected to include support with business planning, marketing, accounting, bookkeeping, human resources, website development, and financing.
The programs are made possible by a $100,000 grant from Galvan Foundation to the City. In addition, Galvan announced plans to partner with the City to create a $1 million revolving loan fund to provide low-interest loans to minority-owned businesses in Hudson and Columbia County.
"As mayor, my highest priority is bringing equity to our city. That means improving access to health care and housing, as well as making sure that entrepreneurs of color can successfully start and grow businesses. The programs we are announcing today will help our businesses get through these unprecedented times and thrive in the years to come," said Mayor Johnson.
"Hudson's business community has been hit hard by COVID-19, and for minority-owned businesses, the crisis is one more obstacle that they must overcome. We are pleased to partner with Mayor Johnson to provide immediate funding and long-term support to the small businesses that need it most," said Dan Kent, Galvan Foundation's vice president of initiatives.
Interested businesses should contact Michael Chameides at mayoralaide@cityofhudson.org for more information on how to apply for grants and technical assistance.
Wow this is great! Good job Mayor! I have never seen so much progress in the first 7 months of a term.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? So Galvan has bought the City's complicity. The money is not for all of Hudson's businesses but only those owned by minorities, admirable in concept. But wait. What businesses are minority owned in Hudson? Oh wait! Lil Deb's! So once again they are going to have someone fund their failing business. Boycott this business, including their 69 sham with Rivertown Lodge. They are bilking this city for all it's worth and anyone supporting it should be ashamed.
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