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Thornton awarded 25 Business Improvement Grants totaling $320,000 in 2025, with $353,000 in private matching investment; demand used the available funding by August. The commission also plans to help review Thornton’s business-startup and permitting processes and explore a group discount or partnership with the Better Business Bureau.
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The grant program is supporting local business improvements, but the 2025 funding pool was fully committed earlier than expected, which could lead to requests for larger future budgets. Thornton staff are mapping the steps businesses must follow to open and operate, including licenses, permits, fees, and online information, with commission input planned for February through June. Staff will also help businesses affected by redevelopment look for new locations or possible grants, although direct relocation expenses are not provided unless the city caused the displacement.
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