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BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
DOWNTOWN ASSISTANCE The
Jackson Downtown Development Authority works in coordination with the
Midtown Merchant Group to facilitate growth
within the Downtown District. The central contact for the programs
listed below is the Jackson Downtown
Development Authority, 161 West Michigan Avenue, 6th Floor,
Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 788-4355 or visit www.jacksondda.org.
DDA Façade Improvement Grant Program
Administered by the Downtown Development Authority, this program offers
assistance in the form of an interest free, “deferred” loan, forgivable
over a five-year period. The program provides a match of 50% of the
project cost with a maximum match of $15,000. Goals of the program
include: improving the appearance of buildings, historic preservation,
utilizing vacant space, and expanding the tax base in the Central
Business District.
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Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program
This program, coordinated by the City’s Community Development Department
and the Downtown Development Authority, provides property owners with a
grant for up to $25,000 per unit (or 75% of the cost of the project,
whichever is les) to construction a maximum of three units in currently
unutilized space. Fifty-one percent of the units must be rented to
tenants whose income is equal to or less than 80% of the area median
income. Funding is limited and may not be available at this time.
DDA Mystery Shopper Program
Provided by the Downtown Development Authority, this program offers
business owners a chance to evaluate their customer service. Four
evaluators of varied demographics evaluate the business and provide
confidential feedback to the business owner, so improvements can be made
to the service they provide. The program is free to the first 10
businesses that participate. After which, businesses are charged a $25
fee. This program is on a first come, first serve basis.
Midtown Association Paint Program
A program focused on improving the exterior of Midtown Member’s building
provides up to 50% of the painting project cost or a maximum of $500.
This program meets the needs of property owners that need to update
their exterior without major improvements that would typically apply for
Façade Improvement Loans. Funding is limited and may not be available at
this time.
Our Economic Development Staff are happy to set
up a meeting with you and the Downtown Development Authority, click
here.
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