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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are the backbone of our communities and our micropolitan economy,\u201d said Don Cunningham, Chairman of Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation which administered the program. \u201cThe Genesee CARES initiative demonstrates the strong collaboration among various public sector entities to support the private sector from business downturns experienced during the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awards ranged from $15,000 to $75,000 and were made to businesses in the City of Batavia and the Towns of Batavia, Bergen, Byron, Le Roy, Alabama, Elba and Oakfield. The program received 43 applications of which 29 were deemed applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the grant, businesses awarded funding are proposing to support low-to-moderate income workers through new hires, retention and\/or expanded hours for existing employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about the Genesee CARES program visit www.GeneseeCARES.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. First Wave Technology $25,000
2. Sweet Betty’s $20,000
3. Pro Construction $25,000
4. Red Roof Inn $25,000
5. Terry Hills Restaurant $75,000
6. La Quinta $25,000
7. Hodgins Engraving $60,000
8. Rivers Performance $10,000
9. Chaps Elba Diner $50,000
10. Craft Cannery $60,000
11. Sikes Enterprises $25,000
12. Caryville Inn $25,000
13. Center Street Smokehouse $25,000
14. Smokin Eagle BBQ $50,000
15. John’s Service $25,000
16. Alleghany Services $60,000
17. Eden Caf\u00e9 $25,000
18. Copperhead Creek Bar $75,000
19. Byron Hotel & Trailhouse $50,000
20. Empire Hemp $15,000
21. Fava Brothers Lawn Care $60,000
22. The Spa at Artemis $65,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Genesee CARES grant awards ranging from $15,000 – $75,000 approved for 22 local businesses across county Press release BATAVIA, NY \u2013 Genesee County has awarded 22 local businesses $875,000 through the Genesee CARES Business Recovery Fund. For-profit businesses with 25 or less employees who experienced adverse economic impacts due to \u2026<\/p>\n