05/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2024 08:48
"The first round of grants demonstrated this funding's power in helping to transform local businesses. In round two, we are eager to help even more Southside entrepreneurs and uplift our business community to the benefit of every resident." noted MLK Corridor Improvement Authority member George Brown.
Established in October 2023, the MLK Corridor Entrepreneurial and Real Estate Fund subcommittee promotes equitable access to capital among underrepresented MLK Corridor businesses. The first funding round provided five businesses with a total of $250,000 in grants. Awardees in both funding rounds met selective criteria established by subcommittee members and grant funders to evaluate business stability, proposed funding use, and other significant factors.
"We're proud to provide small business owners with the resources and connections they need to achieve growth and success, and to continue Southside Jackson's legacy," said MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Board Chair Anthony Parker.
The MLK Corridor Improvement Authority and Entrepreneurial and Real Estate Fund Subcommittee will announce upcoming funding rounds and application periods via social media, email, and press releases. Visit www.mymlkcia.org/entrepreneurial-fund to learn more or to sign up for email updates.