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Chicopee Announces Downtown Business Assistance Funds

A western Massachusetts city is offering loans and grants to businesses to create jobs downtown.

The city of Chicopee will use $225,000 in federal funds for a business assistance program.

New or existing businesses in a designated downtown area can apply for money to do a variety of projects from simple façade improvements to purchasing property or equipment, according to economic development director Mike Vedovelli.

There are even deferred payment plans.

" We want to be flexible and work with( businesses) to expand economic opportunities, " said Vedovelli.

Chicopee is also offering tax incentives to developers to build housing downtown.

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