The city's Economic Development Loan Fund (EELF) provides crucial financial assistance to local businesses, particularly those in priority areas, involved in energy efficiency, or owned by disadvantaged groups. The discussion focused on ensuring the program remains effective and responsive to current economic conditions.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The city is scaling back construction grants as major road projects end, but council members want to ensure small businesses still have support when city construction disrupts their operations.