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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — The City of Cleveland Heights, in partnership with UBIZ Venture Capital, is proud to announce the recipients of the Cleveland Heights Small Business Grant Program, an initiative designed to directly invest in and strengthen the city's vibrant small business community.
The city prioritized small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in designating $240,000 from federal ARPA funding. The city created this small business relief fund in partnership with UBIZ — the Urban League of Greater Cleveland's small business support program — to lead the application and vetting process.
Through this funding initiative, the City of Cleveland Heights aims to support local merchants who are essential to the community's economic resilience and neighborhood vitality.
“I'm excited that the City will be supporting such a diverse set of businesses located throughout Cleveland Heights," said Mayor Jim Petras, who added that nearly all businesses that applied met eligibility requirements. "These businesses survived the pandemic, but the economic impact was long lasting; this relief will help them reset and, hopefully, thrive for years to come."
UBIZ Venture Capital worked closely with the City to administer and support the program, ensuring that resources reach businesses that play a vital role in Cleveland Heights' local economy.
This initiative reflects Cleveland Heights' ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive economic development and supporting the small businesses that help define the city's unique character.
The selected businesses represent a diverse range of industries including food service, wellness, arts, transportation, personal care, and professional services.
The following businesses have been selected as grant recipients:
- Arlene's Catering
- Flawless and Fierce Hair Creations
- Life Is Very Valuable Ink LLC
- Dream Spa Inc
- Minority Executive Search
- JMSR Cleaning Solution LLC
- Eddy's Barbershop LLC
- Culinary Occasions dba Sophie La Gourmande
- Yoga Roots LLC
- Ellie May's Gourmet Cookies
- Gigi's on Fairmount
- Heights United Soccer Academy
- Nova's Performing Arts Center
- Eddy's On Coventry
- Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant
- Rudy's Pub, LLC
- McGregor Transportation, LLC.
- Serenity Styling Salon
- Halo Crowning Glory
- JJ Vicars LLC
- Focused Tattoo
This program provides a funding boost to help local businesses grow, expand services, retain jobs, and continue contributing to the economic vitality and cultural character of Cleveland Heights.
About UBIZ Venture Capital
UBIZ Venture Capital is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and expanding opportunities for small businesses through funding programs, technical assistance, and strategic partnerships.
Media Contacts:
Jessica Schantz
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
City of Cleveland Heights
40 Severance Circle
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
P:216-291-5784
JSchantz@clevelandheights.gov
www.ClevelandHeights.gov
Donna Dabbs
UBIZ Venture Studio
2930 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115 Office Phone: (216) 225-5007 ddabbs@ulcleveland.org
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