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Target Alpena receives funding to aid small businesses

ALPENA, Mich. –Target Alpena, which serves as the economic development engine for the area, provided an update on funding for struggling small

businesses at yesterday’s Alpena city council meeting

Target Alpena works closely with developers encouraging them to come to Alpena to build hotels, stores, and restaurants.

The organization has received funding to help small businesses and at yesterday’s meeting next steps for disbursement were discussed.

Director of Economic Development for Target Alpena, Michael Mahler, said they have received over 100 applications for grants and other prospective

applicants have until august 5th to apply.

After the August 5th date, an appointed committee will make a determination of eligibility .

For small businesses interested in applying, you can visit www.michiganbusiness.org.