Nearly two weeks ago, thirty St. Clair County businesses were selected to receive Small Business Relief Grants from The Michigan Strategic Fund. St. Clair County was allotted $140,787 in grant monies to provide local companies working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses that occur in the ordinary course of business.
Final criteria for grant selection included: number of employees; geographical location, and the significance of the business to that specific area; the impact the grant dollars would have on helping the business; how the grant dollars will be used; effects of COVID-19 on revenue; and completeness of the applications.
A panel of judges representing the North, South, East and West Regions of the county used the applications and supplemental information companies provided to make their determinations. Thirty businesses in twelve communities shared the $140,787 grant pool with an average award of $5,000. Additional funding opportunities for local businesses will be announced as they become available.
List of Award Recipients:
401 Diner, LLC (Cavis Grill) – Port Huron
A&D Capital LLC (Alexander’s Premier Banquet Facility and Catering) – Marysville
Blue Water Controls, LLC – Clyde
Buck’s Dixie Diner LLC – Ira Township
Dock 421 LLC – Algonac
Family First Health Care – Yale
FHF Sports Inc., (ForSports Inc.) – Fort Gratiot
Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Kitchen – Marysville
Fore Lakes LLC (Solitude Links Golf Course and Banquet Center) – Kimball
Goabeach LLC (District 43) – Port Huron
Harris Restaurants, Inc. (Casey’s Pizza and Subs) – Port Huron
Independent Floor Covering – Fort Gratiot
Inn on Water Street – Marine City
J&J Family Restaurant – Yale
JCHZEF1 (Algonac Flaming Grill) – Algonac
Jeff’s Rubbish – Emmett
Kate’s Downtown – Port Huron
Lakeport Tavern – Lakeport
MLW Investments (Chef Shell’s Restaurant & Catering) – Port Huron
Port Huron Hospitality Holdings, LLC (Sperry’s Moviehouse) – Port Huron
Riviera Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Inc. – Marine City
Hossain Bar & Restaurant Management LLC ( Raven Café) – Port Huron
Scoreboard N More – Algonac
Sir Speedy – Port Huron
Stevens Gables (Atrium Café) – Port Huron
The Anchor Point Bistro – St. Clair
Vintage Tavern – Port Huron
War Water Brewery – St. Clair
Willow Ridge Golf & Ski Club, Inc. (Bogey’s Bar & Grill) – Fort Gratiot
Wings, Etc. – Port Huron
Submitted by Tina Frazer
