Another new eatery is making its way to downtown Grand Rapids, with help from a grant from the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority. At the meeting where it approved the grant for Angel's Thai Cafe, the DDA also approved an expansion of its incentive program for retail businesses.
According to excerpts from the story:
Julie Lee, who hopes to open a new restaurant, next month on Monroe Center, received a financial boost last week from the Downtown Development Authority. So did longtime downtown resident Design Design, which is starting a new related business in the sector. At the same time, the DDA enlarged its longstanding incentive package for businesses, with an eye toward helping retailers further develop their spaces.
Lee is planning to open Angel’s Thai Café by the end of next month at 140 Monroe Center NW, once home to Four Friends Coffeehouse. She was visibly pleased when the board approved her grant request of $8,450, money Lee will use to build barrier-free restrooms and install a fire-suppression system.
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