26/03/2014
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Press Release: Wednesday 26th March 2014
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON YOUR STREET…SHOP FRONT GRANT SCHEME…
How your shopfront looks matters! South Dublin County Council and South Dublin Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce a new fund of €100,000 providing grants to retailers for shop front improvements. The scheme is intended to improve the aesthetic appearance of shops fronting public streets and in turn make the streetscape more attractive to shoppers and visitors alike. There are a variety of possible improvements that are covered under the grants scheme ranging from improvements to individual shop fronts or a parade of shops. Grants of €800 up to €4,000 are available and further details can be found at www.sdcc.ie
In addition South Dublin County Council has also approved a fund of €20,000 for the commencement of a series of Retail Support Forums throughout the county. The aim of these forums is to meet with retailers to gain a better understanding of the issues facing businesses and encourage information sharing and networking on a range of issues specific to the retail sector.
The launch of the Shop Front Grant Scheme and the Retail Support Forums will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of April at the following locations, all retailers and interested parties are welcome.
Lucan Spa Hotel, Wednesday 2nd April @ 6pm
Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Thursday 3rd April @ 6pm
In welcoming this new grant scheme the Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Dermot Looney, said: “I welcome this initiative to improve the appearance of shopfronts in the villages of our County. This initiative is in addition to the Business Support Grant fund of €1.2 million launched last month and is a further example of the strong supports we are making available to retailers in our County. Shop owners can find out more about the grant at www.sdcc.ie. I am also very supportive of the plans to set up retail forums in our County. Businesses and residents alike can benefit from forums such as these to discuss local concerns.”
Peter Byrne, CEO of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce added that, “through the Business Support Programme we can maximise the supports that are available to businesses to keep them strong, sustainable and growing, through this programme we can ensure our local economy is well placed to meet the challenges ahead. We believe this partnership model offers a route map to other counties to drive economic development”.
FIND OUT MORE….
Information on the Shop Front Scheme will be available at www.sdcc.ie Queries on the Shop Front Grant can be emailed to econdev@sdublincoco.ie or by phone to 01 4149000. Terms and conditions will apply to the payment of the grant.
Enquiries regarding participation in the retail forums can be emailed to andrea.carroll@sdchamber.ie or by phone to 01-4585212