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Greenville passes financial support program for small businesses

After approval by the city council in August, two social districts open in downtown Greenville on Thursday.
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The Greenville City Council approved a new program aimed at supporting small businesses.

Greenville city council approved a new program Monday aimed at supporting small businesses financially.

The program uses funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support up to $50,000 for renovations, expansions, maintenance and purchasing equipment.

To qualify, the business must be within Greenville city limits, independently owned with 100 or fewer employees, and a net gross profit that does not exceed $5,000,000.

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