The city of Longmont is rolling out a couple of new programs this year to assist small-business owners.
The new Business Start-Up Grant offers up to $2,000 to people who want to start a storefront business.
“It’s extremely meaningful, just because of all the hidden openings costs,” said Phil Bratty, who with his wife, Georgia, is opening The Simply Bulk Market at 418 Main St. in a couple weeks. Bratty was one of the first ones to apply for the start-up grant. “I don’t want to say they were all surprises, but when you think about things like setting up phone service, things like that, I just wasn’t prepared for some of those costs.”
Original Article: The Longmont Times-Call
