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The city's Economic Development Loan Fund (EELF) provides crucial financial assistance to local businesses, particularly those in priority areas, involved in energy efficiency, or owned by disadvantaged groups. The discussion focused on ensuring the program remains effective and responsive to current economic conditions.
Council members discussed the challenge of empty storefronts in areas like Main Street and North Temple and explored whether the EELF could be more hyper-targeted to inject life into these specific areas. This includes considering master leaseholder programs through entities like the Community Investment Act (CRA).