Greensboro, N.C. – Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI) announced that 10 additional downtown businesses will be awarded $2,500 grants through the Vibrancy Grant Program to improve services, expand commercial opportunities and enhance the visual appeal of storefronts.
Winners of the second round of Vibrancy Grants include:
- Martin Frame and Art
- Krave Kava Bar
- Savor the Moment
- Cafe 13
- Jacob Raymond
- Vintage to Vogue
- Plants & Answers
- Chez Genese
- Dame's Chicken & Waffles
- Flat Iron
“Given the overwhelming response from downtown businesses, we are excited to expand the Vibrancy Grant Program to directly support even more small businesses while elevating the appearance of downtown storefronts,” said Zack Matheny, President and CEO of Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
In July, Downtown Greensboro Incorporated (DGI) applied for and was awarded $25,000 by Duke Energy Foundation’s small business grant program to support retail shops, restaurants and other small businesses looking to expand, upgrade technology and improve downtown storefronts. In response to this grant award, DGI designed the Vibrancy Grant program to stimulate business growth and enhance the aesthetics of downtown storefronts.
Due to the enthusiastic interest from downtown businesses with more than 65 applications submitted, DGI decided to expand the program to double the impact of this valuable opportunity and build upon Duke Energy’s initial investment in our downtown community.
Winners of the first round of Vibrancy Grants announced in November include:
- Acme Comics
- Abbey Taphouse
- Black Belt Soap Company
- Idiot Box Comedy Club
- Jerusalem Market
- Just Be
- Lafacial Hair & Nail
- The Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum
- Moore Music
- Scuppernong Books
For more information, please visit downtowngreensboro.org/about-us.
