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    Grants for small businesses still available

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    Posted on: October 27, 2020

    On Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Jennifer Miller, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, shared some good news for local small businesses.  In partnership with Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation and the Small Business Advisory Centre, the Town of Smiths Falls’ Small Business Support Program has offered one-time grants of $1500 to help businesses that have been impacted by Covid-19. This is the last week of the grant period, and funds are still available until October 30. 

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