Business Grants in the News
31-Oct-2008

Thetford business park goes ahead - despite credit crunch (The Business EDP 24)
Economic officials are pressing ahead with the development of a flagship business park in Thetford, despite the credit crunch.

Senate tackles economic related issues (Asbury Park Press)
The full Senate and several Assembly committees advanced an array of measures Thursday aimed at buffering New Jersey residents and businesses from the current economic recession.

Port Authority warns of possible business scam (Coshocton Tribune)
COSHOCTON - Area business owners are being warned to watch out for scams.

N.O. panel to hold hearing on business grants (The Oklahoman)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ A New Orleans' City Council committee plans to hold a hearing Wednesday on the original intent of legislation enacting an economic development fund. The City Council only recently received Mayor Ray Nagin's recommendations for doling out $5 million in grants to businesses, would-be entrepreneurs and nonprofits; those recommendations had been due last December. Nagin's ...

Maryland Board of Public Works slashes $398M from state budget (BizJournals)
Cuts to the Maryland Zoo, the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, higher education, small business grants and tourism development efforts were among the $297 million in budget reductions Gov. Martin O?Malley presented Wednesday.

Business Grants Decided Today (WDSU New Orleans)
The New Orleans City Council is expected to decide whether to hand out a $5 million grant to businesses across the area.

New Orleans panel to hold hearing on business grants (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
NEW ORLEANS -- A New Orleans' City Council committee plans to hold a hearing Wednesday on the original intent of legislation enacting an economic development fund.