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Cleveland -- ShoreBank Enterprise Cleveland (SEC) has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to expand its efforts to develop and nurture small businesses, especially minority-owned construction firms in the Cleveland community. ShoreBank Enterprise Cleveland, a non-profit affiliate of ShoreBank Corporation, will use the federal grant to fuel ShoreGrowth, a small business loan fund. Through the fund, SEC increases the accessibility of loans, investments and other financial resources that helps foster the success of young and growing companies in Clevelands urban neighborhoods. The new money will augment our ability to provide seed capital and business advisory services that will develop new opportunities for residents in the construction sector that will benefit the entire community, said Chris Warren, President, ShoreBank Enterprise Cleveland. The grant represents our ongoing commitment to helping Cleveland companies and residents to secure a larger share of the construction contracts and projects throughout the region, added Warren. Roni Thompson came to ShoreBank Enterprise Cleveland for help two years ago as she was just beginning R.L.
Citizens whose cars have been damaged after driving through sewer construction areas have had claims against Muskegon Township's contractor summarily refused under a policy adopted by the township that came under fire Monday. After receiving an "astronomical" number of insurance claims for vehicle damage, township leaders agreed to allow the contractor to decide which claims to reject, forcing car owners to file claims with their own insurance companies, said Community Development Director Dave Fisher. The township board asked staff to review that policy after hearing a complaint about it Monday. Mathew Ronk, 3381 White Eagle Drive, complained the policy allows the contractor to be "judge and jury" when damage is reported. Fisher said the policy was adopted after about 400 claims -- for damage to such items as tie rods, tire rims and vehicle computers -- were made, 100 of which are still outstanding.
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