As part of National Small Business Week, we celebrate the positive contributions of College Station’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. From creating jobs to enhancing city revenues and supporting civic causes, they play a vital role in making our community one of the country’s most desirable places to live. Continue reading Celebrate the positive contributions of our entrepreneurs and small businesses
The City of College Station has received an additional $400,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds that the city council has allocated for the Economic Assistance Grant Program. The program is designed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and to prevent job losses. Applications are open during two rounds — today through Jan. 6 and Jan. 11-Feb. 3. Continue reading More help on the way for local small businesses
For the first time since the pandemic changed everything, College Station Communications Director Jay Socol interviews Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz. In spite of the local, state and federal funding put into the hands of local businesses, we still lost far too many. So, now what? Continue reading Podcast: How tourism can fuel business recovery
Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular meetings on Thursday, Oct. 22. The meetings are streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. The workshop starts after 4 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6. Continue reading Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Oct. 22)
The College Station City Council meets at city hall on Thursday for its workshop (after 4 p.m.) and regular (6 p.m.) meetings. The meetings will be streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. Here are five items to watch. Continue reading 5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings (canceled)
While the COVID-19 outbreak has arrived with a high human cost, it’s increasingly evident that the economic impacts could be substantial as well. In response, the City of College Station has created an Economic Assistance Grant Program for our small businesses with low-to-moderate income employees. Continue reading City creates program to aid local small businesses
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