Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program

Summary

The Chemung County Legislature held a public hearing to gather input from citizens and interested parties on the county's community development needs and the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The program, funded by the New York State Office of Community Renewal, aims to provide entrepreneurial training and grants to micro enterprise businesses in the county. The hearing provided an update on the program's status, which has awarded grants to 10 businesses and created or retained 28 jobs. The public was invited to comment on the program, and written comments are still being accepted until May 7, 2026. The hearing was closed after no members of the public wished to comment.

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Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program

Summary

The Chemung County Legislature held a public hearing to gather input from citizens and interested parties on the county's community development needs and the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The program, funded by the New York State Office of Community Renewal, aims to provide entrepreneurial training and grants to micro enterprise businesses in the county. The hearing provided an update on the program's status, which has awarded grants to 10 businesses and created or retained 28 jobs. The public was invited to comment on the program, and written comments are still being accepted until May 7, 2026. The hearing was closed after no members of the public wished to comment.