The City of Columbia has had great success with the local business improvement program through funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Approximately 15 applications were processed in 2022; close to 50 were submitted in 2023; and another 25 to be discussed.
Due to the response and the amount of funding that was allocated for the projects, the program will be suspended immediately.
“We appreciate the response from the community and local businesses,” stated Mayor Pamela Hoots. “We want to ensure that the funding is available for these businesses that have submitted applications.”
If funding is not utilized, the City of Columbia will reopen the program for the amount available.
