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Connect Downtown Funds Local Biz Growth | Bristol Virginia News

Connect Downtown just dropped $35,000 in micro-grants to 13 local businesses—ranging from $650 to $4,000—to help them grow and revitalize the downtown scene. Funded entirely by member donations, these grants support everything from eye-catching signs and outdoor seating to studio gear, all chosen based on how well each project boosts community visibility and vibrancy. This grassroots investment proves that small businesses are the heartbeat of a thriving neighborhood—and Connect Downtown is pumping life into them one grant at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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