Fast Forward Monroe Provides Small Business Grants For Monroe County

Local officials, including Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Congressman Joe Morelle announced on Wednesday that there is a new grant program in the works for small business owners in Monroe County.

“It is no secret that COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of our lives, but it has especially impacted the economic vitality of our small businesses,” Bello said at Wednesday’s press conference, which took place in the alley of the Village Gate. “We are committed to ensuring that Monroe County emerges from the pandemic in a position to succeed and prosper for future generations.”

“As these folks [small business owners] struggle, they have the hopes, needs, and desires of their employees and customers in mind,” Rep. Morelle said. “Not just any small businesses, but we’re talking about communities of colors. We’ve seen the disparity that these communities face and we’re going to continue to fight at the federal and local level.”

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RochesterFirst.com