ABILENE -- Thanks to Abilene City Commission, 28 Abilene businesses are getting a share of coronavirus grant funds.
In June, the City of Abilene was awarded a $132,000 Community Development Block Grant – CV from the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist small businesses affected by COVID-19. The application for the city’s grant funds closed July 10.
After reviewing grant applications and criteria, the Abilene City Commission approved splitting grant funds evenly between all qualifying business addresses.
“The Abilene City Commission recognizes all businesses have been affected by COVID-19,” said Mayor Chris Ostermann. “Our hope is for these grants to help support and promote Abilene’s small businesses and storefronts”
Twenty-eight businesses will each receive $4,714 to assist with operational expenses. Businesses receiving awards include the following.
1. 3rd Street Deli & Market
2. Abilene Nutrition
3. Abilene’s Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
4. A’Hair Express
5. Aksent Boutique
6. Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro
7. A’s Auto Sales
8. Brookville Hotel II., Inc.
9. CK Concessions
10. Countrypolitan
11. Diamond Motel
12. Hairtiques & The Gift Parlor
13. HapiSoul Yoga & Wellness
14. Kasey’s Complete Construction
15. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
16. Last Chance Graphics, Inc.
17. Leela Hospitality LLC
18. Mystic Hair Studio
19. Ortus Café, Inc.
20. Pick One Hour Cleaners
21. Rittel’s Western Wear
22. The Hair Emporium
23. The Other Jones Store
24. The Shivering Sheep
25. Third and Vine Design
26. True Blessings
27. Twisted Scissors
28. Xpressions Salon and Spa
“We appreciate the opportunity to bring these dollars to Abilene businesses,” said Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau director and grant administrator, Julie Roller Weeks. “The City is granting 100% of its funds back to businesses with no funds retained for administration. We are doing our best to help Abilene businesses navigate this difficult time.