3rd Annual Business Open House
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Join Clayton County Economic Development for theirr 3rd Annual Small Business Open House as we celebrate National Economic Development Week, on Wed., May 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Flint River Community Center, 153 Flint River Road, Riverdale, GA 30274.
For more information, contact 404-615-0965 or ecdev@claytoncountyga.gov. #Claytonconnected
Register by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/smallbusinessopenhouse2024
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Georgia Cities Week - April 21 to April 27, 2024
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Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. Saturday May 4th. 5pm.
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Join us for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby Day celebration on Saturday, May 4th, starting at 5 PM. Event Highlights: Date: Saturday, May 4th Time: 5:00 PM onwards Location: The Cigar Parlour, 171 Main Street, Jonesboro Entrance Fee: $25 per person (includes a free raffle ticket) Activities: Derby Fashion Contest: Strut your style and vie for the title of the best-dressed attendee! Buy your best Derby hat at Twelve - The Beau Monde Boutique, 131 N. Main St. Jonesboro. Cocktails: Enjoy a selection of refreshing beverages to sip on as you watch the races. Dinner: Delight in delectable dishes prepared specially for the occasion. Dancing: Move and groove to the beats as we celebrate into the evening. Gather your friends and don't miss out on this exciting event. Get ready for an evening filled with horse races, fine cigars, and great company. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Household Hazardous Waste Day
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Come Taste and See Clayton - The Perfect Date - Friday April 19, 6pm to 10pm
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Come Taste & See Clayton! The Perfect … D.A.T.E. Dinner, Arts, Tour & Entertainment Come join us on Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM and every third Friday through August on South Main Street for a fun-filled evening of art, food, drinks, and entertainment! Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes from local food vendors. Sip on a variety of wines while enjoying live music and performances. This is the perfect opportunity to experience what Clayton has to offer and see all the amazing talented creatives in our community. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars now! ITINERARY 6PM – 8PM Patrons will arrive for food, view the art exhibitions in Arts Clayton and B’Mari Events & Art Studio. Patrons have the option to purchase a signature glass and band for 4 small pours of wine from participating vendors & businesses for only $25 Tour the Main Street vendors and businesses for shopping and information. Enjoy live radio broadcast with WIGO (Games, Prizes & Special Announcements) 8 PM – Patrons can culminate at B’Mari from 8 PM – 10 PM or The Cigar Parlor from 8 PM – until 2 AM Sponsored by See Clayton County, Tenacity Works Inc, B'Mari Events and Art Studio and in partnership with the City of Jonesboro and DDA/Main Street Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro Youth City Government
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Mayor and City Council Regular Called Meeting
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Backing Small Businesses Grant Program Informational Webinar
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Register Now: Backing Small Businesses Grant Program Informational Webinar
Join the National Main Street Center for an informational webinar on Wed., March 13, at Noon, to learn about the Backing Small Businesses grant program, presented by American Express. This year, Backing Small Businesses will provide 500 small business grants of $10,000 to eligible businesses in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
Grantees who receive the initial $10,000 grant will be eligible to apply for an Enhancement Grant of an additional $30,000 later in the year.
The webinar is open to both small business owners and the Main Street leaders that support them. The webinar will focus on the following topics: • Application overview and what types of questions to expect • What makes a strong application • Who is eligible to apply • What documents applicants should have when filling out the application
https://savingplaces-org.zoom.us/.../WN_QFbc-dnsQ6Cz4wQ...
Please note that all registrants and attendees will receive a recording of the live webinar.
Eligibility Requirements: What types of businesses are eligible? Businesses must meet the following criteria to apply:
The applicant must be an owner of the business. The applicant must be at least age 18 years or older. The business must be in a "bricks-and-mortar" location and operate in an older or historic main street, downtown, or commercial district in the United States. The business must have occupied their current bricks-and-mortar location since January 1, 2024. (Home-based businesses, even those located in historic neighborhoods, are not eligible. Brick and mortar businesses located outside of historic downtowns and commercial corridors, including, but not limited to, office parks and shopping malls are also not eligible.) The business must be an independent business and not part of a franchise. The business must employ 20 or less full time employees. The business must have been in operation on or before January 1, 2023. The business must be a business entity in good standing in the state in which it was formed and the state in which it does business. The business must have an active business license, if required by state or local government. (Applicants may be asked to provide documentation if selected.)
What types of grant expenses are eligible? Eligible grant expenses include but are not limited to: Accessibility Upgrades (Examples: ramp, menu translation, accessible website redesign for visually impaired people, etc.) Community Events and Programs (Examples: open mic night, public educational/training workshops, hosting community fund raisers, partnerships with other small businesses) Equipment and Inventory (Examples: point of sale device/software, purchasing of items for sale, display cases, kitchen equipment) Marketing (Examples: investing in social media campaign, building a website, etc.) Operational Strategy (Examples: branding package, accounting software, business coaching, and other types of support that would increase the viability of your business) Physical Improvements (Examples: signage, awnings, painting facade, new shelving, new lighting, etc.) Sustainability Upgrades (Examples: solar panels, rain garden adjacent to business, investing in reusable/compostable/recyclable packaging alternatives, etc.) Technology Upgrades (Examples: building an online storefront, online ordering system, or other e-commerce platform) Utilities (Note: Must not be more than $2000 or 20% of the requested funds) Note that payroll expenses are not eligible.
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Historic Preservation Commission and Design Review Board applications
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The City of Jonesboro GA - Government is seeking applications for the Historic Preservation Commission and the Design Board.
Please contact David Allen by either emailing dallen@jonesboroga.com or by calling 770 478 3800.
You can also collect an application by visiting Jonesboro City Center, 1859 City Center Way, Jonesboro GA 30236.
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Welcome Mr. Seddrick T. Hill Sr.
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LIHEAP EVENT - Seeking Assistance with your utility bill?
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City Council Regular called Meeting
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The Tara Boulevard LCI Study - Join the Conversation, shape Tara Blvd's Future
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As a valued member of the community, I am excited to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming workshops, where we will share the progress made by the Tara Boulevard LCI project team in creating a community-informed plan for development, transportation and mobility improvements, and safety along the Tara Boulevard Corridor. These workshops are an essential platform for stakeholders and the public to review our project team's advancements and provide invaluable feedback as the final plan takes shape. Jonesboro City Center Workshop: Date: Thursday, February 29th Time: 4:30-7:00 pm Location: 1859 City Ctr Way, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Please mark your calendar for the workshop, and share this invitation widely, among your community groups, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. The information and activities will be the same at each workshop, so you do not need to attend both, but you are welcome to if you like. We greatly appreciate your participation in these workshops.
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Constituent Appreciation with Commissioner Demont Davis
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Meet and Greet Jonesboro Business Entrepreneurs
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Join us at the Jonesboro City Center on Friday February 16th at 8.30am where the City of Jonesboro is hosting a business networking breakfast. The Jonesboro Small Business Alliance and independent business organization are building an alliance of merchants who can understand the challenges of other businesses, be a safe place to be candid, and work together to help one another elevate Jonesboro and have business success. Please note you must hold a City of Jonesboro GA business license to attend the breakfast.
YOU are a vital part! We hope that you can join us. Register here: https://bit.ly/3SvZAD0
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Beautification and Improvement Grant
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The Clayton County Office of Economic Development has allocated America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds to the Commercial Beautification and Improvement Grant Program to assist owners of commercial property with repair, enhancement and improvement for commercial properties within Clayton County. The Clayton County Strategic Economic Development Plan specifies a need for beautification to attract new business and investment to Clayton County.
For more information or questions, contact the grant hotline at 855 CLAYBIZ (855-252-9249) or ecdev@claytoncountyga.gov
Click below to apply. Closing date is March 2, 2024
https://businessgrants.claytoncountyga.gov/
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Warming Centers
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The City of Jonesboro and Clayton County has several warming centers open to the public beginning at 8am today, Tuesday, January 16th through Noon on Wednesday, January 17th at the following locations: First Baptist Jonesboro Church – The “Roc” 148 Church Street, Jonesboro. 8am to 5pm. Monday thru Thursday. Friday 8am to Noon. Cathie's House at The Chapel Jonesboro, 1565 Commercial Court, Jonesboro – 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Cathie's House is also looking for donations of blankets, coats, fruit, snacks, lunch meat etc. for those who need it. Clayton County Parks and Recreation Centers. Business hours 8am to 9pm. Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Rd. Jonesboro. Jim Huie Recreation Center & Steve Lundquist Aquatic Center, 9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro. South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Rd, Hampton. Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center 3499 Rex Rd. Rex. Flint River Community Center, 153 Flint River Rd. Riverdale. Virginia Gray Recreation Center, 1475 East Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale. Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters. 7810 Highway 85. Riverdale. Business Hours. 8am to 5pm. Clayton County Police Department Headquarters, Community Room. 7911 North McDonough Street Jonesboro. Open 24 hours.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
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We are making plans for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade to be held Monday, January 15th, 2024, at 12:00 noon in Historic Jonesboro. We are inviting ALL organizations to participate in this great event by placing a float, car, truck, van, etc., in the parade. WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL PARTICIPANTS TO ENTER A FLOAT. Please contact events@jonesboroga.com for an entry form.
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Certified Election Results. Jonesboro GA Mayor and City Council Municipal Elections
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Mayor. Arlene Charles 81 Donya Sartor 234 Pat Sebo-Hand 170 City Council. Alfred Dixon 279 Cameron Dixon 149 Penny Fauscett 132 Charles Forsyth 78 Tracey Messick 245 Asjah Miller 213
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