Colorado Real Estate Journal - May 21, 2014

Thornton accepting applications for business grant program



The Thornton Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for its Business Improvement Grant program.

Grants help businesses fund indoor, outdoor and equipment improvements that will result in the creation and retention of jobs, increased sales revenue and increased capital investment in Thornton facilities.

BIG primarily is a matchingfunds program that provides up to $30,000 for exterior business improvements, $20,000 for interior business improvements and $20,000 for equipment purchases.

Applications are available at www.businessinthornton.com. The deadline to apply for 2014 grants is July 31 and once improvements are complete and conditions have been met, the applicant is eligible for reimbursement.

The program is administered by the Thornton Office of Economic Development.

Updates…

n The city of Thornton held its 27th annual Business Appreciation Event, which recognized five businesses for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Scudder Press, 565 Russell Blvd., was recognized with the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, which recognizes a small Thornton business that has show ingenuity, effort or has made a significant impact on the community.

Cabela’s earned the Retailer of the Year Award. The retailer, located at The Grove Shopping Center, 14050 Lincoln St., was recognized for showing excellent customer service, unique product/service offerings and has improved the retail experience for Thornton customers.

The Company on the Move Award was presented to The Women’s Health Group, 9195 Grant St., for demonstrating a solid success pattern and/ or tremendous growth potential, expanding lines of business through innovation and improved processes.

The Industrial/Office Project of the Year was awarded to Corinthian Colleges Inc., North Valley Tech Center, 500 84th Ave. Thornton’s Office of Economic Development selects the award. It recognizes a primary business in Thornton that has demonstrated growth, innovation and/or significant potential. Corinthian Colleges opened its call center operations in late 2013 and will ultimately employ 500 people in Thornton.

Papa Mazzotti’s, 2252 Lake Ave., was awarded the People’s Choice Award. The award recognizes a Thornton business that has made an impression on the Thornton community and was selected by a popular vote of residents, employees and visitors to Thornton.