Small Business Support

Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief

Coronavirus has created hardship for small businesses. We're here to help. Small businesses in Glenville, Hough, or St Clair - Superior are encouraged to apply for a Small Business Assistance Grant if they meet these four criteria:

1. Are in Good Standing with the Ohio Secretary of State
2. Have 20 or fewer employees
3. Are located within our service area
4. Maintain a retail storefront business

To apply for up to $2500 in assistance toward rent, mortgage, 2019 property taxes, payroll, inventory support, business supplies, or utilities, please fill out an application.

Small Business & Entrepreneur Assistance

We support small businesses in our communities by connecting them with resources and incentives in a variety of ways:

• Storefront Renovation Program (City of Cleveland)
• Signage and Marketing
• Location scouting and design resources
• Loans through the Economic & Community Development Institute
• Opportunity Zones
• Promotion & Networking
• Shop Small Saturday
• Take Out Tuesday

For more information on the many resources available to small business owners, particularly minority and women owners, in Glenville, Hough, and St Clair - Superior, please give us a call at (216) 791-6476 and ask to speak to one of our Business Opportunity Specialists.
 

Storefront Renovation Program

Famicos is proud to support the City of Cleveland's Storefront Renovation Program. If your building and/or signage desperately needs a facelift, you may be eligible for rebate and/or low-interest loan incentives to help with renovation costs. If your commercial building is located in Glenville, Hough, or St. Clair-Superior, and you'd like to learn more about this incentive program, please call Carolyn Smith, Business Development Specialist at (216) 791-6476 ext. 230.