PCDP awards more Civic Development Grants

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25 Jul 2023


EATON — The Preble County Development Partnership announced last week the awarding of three new PCDP Civic Development Grants to three local organizations.

With funding provided by the Preble County Commissioners, the Civic Development Program seeks to offset the negative impacts the COVID 19 pandemic had on tourism, and attendance at local festivals and events, according to PCDP Economic Development Director Justin Sommer.

The purpose of the Preble County Development Partnership Civic Development Program is to help develop or bolster destination assets and the visitor experience in Preble County driving visitation, overnight stays, and increased visitor spending to area communities; enhance the “liveability” of the area by strengthening Preble County’s destination assets; support and encourage collaboration within Preble County communities, and assist local and regional organizations in need of financial assistance for new or improved projects that are in line with the PCDP mission.

Awards in the amount of $5,000 each were recently granted to:

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