‘A lot of people lost faith’: Jersey City to set aside $10 million to help out local businesses
Officials in Jersey City announced plans this morning to help out local struggling businesses to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, setting aside $10 million to help the community.
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Jul 9, 2020, 3:41 PM
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Officials in Jersey City announced plans Thursday morning to help out local struggling businesses to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, setting aside $10 million to help the community.
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The money will be used to help youth programs, nonprofits and arts in the community, with a majority helping struggling small businesses.
Jake Gergues and his family have owned the American Laundromat on West Side Avenue in Jersey City for three generations. His business has dropped 40% during the pandemic.
Jake Gergues and his family have owned the American Laundromat on West Side Avenue in Jersey City for three generations. His business has dropped 40% during the pandemic.
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"A lot of people lost faith, especially the mom and pop operations,” says Gergues. “We've been here literally over 50 years."
City and county leaders announced as part of $117 million in Federal Cares Act Money allocated to Hudson County, $7 million will go to small businesses of 25 employees or less in Jersey City.
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"A lot of people lost faith, especially the mom and pop operations,” says Gergues. “We've been here literally over 50 years."
City and county leaders announced as part of $117 million in Federal Cares Act Money allocated to Hudson County, $7 million will go to small businesses of 25 employees or less in Jersey City.
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Gergues says he plans to apply for the grant to help his business. City officials say come July 16, owners can apply on the Jersey City EDC website.
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