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Downtown Ironwood place based businesses are eligible to receive a grant of $25,000. Deadline to apply is April 10th at 3:00 p.m. In order to be considered, please fill out the form below:
Eligible Expenses:
- Expenses for technical assistance items for design and layout of interior or exterior space, such as conceptual renderings of the interior or exterior floor plan, merchandise layout, other interior or exterior design concepts, and construction drawings, plans or specifications for interior or exterior space activation.
- Expenses for interior building renovation items, including rehabilitation of floors, walls, ceiling, rooms, electrical improvements, lighting and lighting fixtures, furniture and display renovations, installation of permanent kitchen or other equipment, and/or fire suppression or other code compliance items.
- Expenses for permanent or semi-permanent activation of an outdoor space, including a dining area, beer garden, or other place-based outdoor activation. Exterior signage, doors and windows may be permitted as an eligible expense if part of a larger outdoor space activation project.
- Expenses for general marketing, technology to assist in connecting with customers (example: website upgrades or e-Commerce integration), operational changes (example: shifting from dine in to carry out), the purchase of a point-of-sale system, or inventory expenses for retail goods.
- Expenses for working capital needs such as inventory expenses.
For more information visit the Michigan Economic Development Corporation MEDC website:
Please email letters or questions to Community Development Director Tom Bergman at bergmant@ironwoodmi.gov.