Economic development grant deadline extended

The Phoenix Tube Company in Trotwood was the recipient of a Montgomery County ED/GE grant that allowed the company to expand a Trotwood facility. Phoenix employee Kody Vest grinds a weld on feed stock in the tube mill. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

The Phoenix Tube Company in Trotwood was the recipient of a Montgomery County ED/GE grant that allowed the company to expand a Trotwood facility. Phoenix employee Kody Vest grinds a weld on feed stock in the tube mill. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

Montgomery County has extended the application deadline for Spring 2020 Economic Development/Government Equity, or ED/GE, grants until June 1.

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The competitive program designed to help create and retain local jobs distributes grant funds twice a year. The grants help finance permanent improvement projects, like new building construction, renovations and power upgrades.

Local cities, townships and villages can apply for funding on behalf of companies. Businesses should work with their local jurisdiction to determine if their project is appropriate for ED/GE.

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The original deadline was April 1. Dates and times for project presentations and funding meetings will be released by the Montgomery County Community and Economic Development Department.

For more information on the Community and Economic Development Department, visit www.selectmcohio.com. For more information on the ED/GE program, contact Dan Bish at 937-224-3850 or bishd@mcohio.org; or contact Erik Collins at 937-901-5574 or collinse@mcohio.org.

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