The City of Perry’s Downtown Development Authority unveiled
two programs that are aimed at helping businesses in the downtown district
Tuesday.
Businesses in the city’s downtown district can now apply for
a matching media grant that will help fund the business marketing efforts
through advertising. According to Mary Beth Bass, the economic development
coordinator, the memorial bench program will pay for the grant program.
Perry, dedicated a bench to his father.
the name on the bench.
for the unveiling that the bench can be dedicated to anyone.
“It doesn’t have to be in memory of somebody,” he said.
is 50 percent of the total cost for the advertising campaign.
upgrade. Bass explained that the facade grant program would pay 50 percent of
the project costs. The maximum award amount is $1,000. This program is also a
reimbursement grant program, meaning the business or property owner would have
to pay the up-front costs then submit a request for reimbursement.
For more information on the programs visit
www.downtownperry.com or www.perry-ga.gov.
HHJ News
