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A St. Joseph County municipality was one of nine Michigan communities to receive a portion of $250,000 in grants aimed at supporting small, local businesses, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced this week.
The city of Three Rivers and its Main Street program was awarded $25,000 toward $67,500 in matching funds and private investment. The finances will benefit Speaking Stone Café, a new restaurant and coffee shop offering coffee, baked goods and farm-to-table foods.
Introduced in 2019, the “Match on Main” program was intended to provide grants of between $5,000 and $25,000 to Select or Master level Michigan Main Street communities, in conjunction with eligible businesses seeking support.
Projects could include interior building renovations, furniture and fixtures, permanent equipment, point-of-sale systems, marketing expenses and inventory.
