Commercial Resources
Façade Improvements
The Commercial Façade Program is a matching grant program designed to provide an incentive to commercial building owners to restore or rehabilitate the primary elevation of a building. Funds may also be used to repair or replace exterior building elements in order to preserve, protect and stabilize a building. In addition, businesses that occupy first-floor space may redesign their storefront to reflect historic architectural precedent, or current architectural design or business trends, as deemed appropriate for the building, block face and streetscape. Up to $5,000 in grant funding is available for these improvements, with a dollar-for-dollar match by the business or property owner.
For more information call 610-865-4347
The Bethlehem Small Business Loan Fund provides financing to eligible business in order to create jobs for people who earn up to 80% of Bethlehem’s median income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These loans are intended to be utilized as gap-financing in conjunction with other traditional funding options. Funds range from $25,000-100,000 and can be used for acquisition of property, construction, substantial renovations, and equipment purchases. Borrowers must create one full-time equivalent position for each $35,000 borrowed within one year of the loan, and submit quarterly financial statements and employment statistics.
The Small Business Loan is administered by the Rising Tide Community Loan Fund at CACLV.
Sustainable Business Recognition Program
The LV Sustainable Business Recognition Program, a program of Nurture Nature Center, celebrates business owners in the Easton and Bethlehem areas for their commitment to sustainability and climate action. Local businesses have an important role to play in implementing both cities’ Climate Action Plans (CAPs) through reducing their own emissions, making more sustainable options available to their customer base, and serving as leaders modeling climate action and sustainability in their communities.
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Fill out an application about how your business takes sustainability and climate action.
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Receive a window sticker, digital badge, and public recognition for your efforts.
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Share your commitment with customers who want to know what their dollars are supporting!
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Participate in our Sustainable Business Network to team up with other business owners and learn about best practices for sustainability, funding opportunities, and additional resources.
