The Business Support Programs were created to promote the economic health of Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district’s businesses, often when they need it the most. The DDA has committed funds to aid private business owners in their financial commitment to the DDA district.
Business Recruitment & Retention Grant Program
The Business Recruitment & Retention Grant Program
assists new businesses and also existing businesses looking to either
relocate or expand within the DDA district. The grant is based on a per
square foot basis up to $10,000. (Download More Information)
Shared Rent Incentive Program
The Shared Rent Incentive Program is for prospective
businesses that are entirely new to the DDA district and to Brownstown
Township. This program as a multitude of benefits for several parties.
The landlord fills leasable space with guaranteed occupancy. New
businesses can take advantage of the shared rent incentive for up to two
years, not to exceed $10,000. For the DDA, the program promotes new
businesses within the district. (Download More Information)
Façade Improvement Program
The Façade Improvement Program rehabilitates facades
and other structural improvements of DDA district commercial buildings.
The program intends to create consistency in design, materials, and
architectural character that will enhance the physical appearance of the
DDA district. This is a 50/50 grant fund program. Matching grant funds
not to exceed $20,000, $3,000, and $2000 for construction based
improvements, exterior paint improvements, and new/improved business
signs, respectively. (Download More Information)
Telegraph Corridor Business Banner Program
The Telegraph Corridor Business Banner Program is
intended for Brownstown Township businesses to advertise/promote your
name and civic pride. The yearly program allows the business name to be
printed on a banner located on the ornamental street light pole that are
on Telegraph Road, below the DDA/community banners. We are seeking
applications for our 2013 Telegraph Corridor Business Banner Program. (Download Application)
For program descriptions, applications, and agreements please contact
Vern Gustafsson
T: 734.675.5913
E: vgustafsson@brownstown-mi.org
Sue Trussell
T: 734.675.5911
E: strussell@brownstown-mi.org