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Economic Development
GBA aims to catalyze equitable economic development to generate neighborhood wealth by implementing innovative and intersectional community development practices.
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Contact jamesw@greaterbaybrookalliance.org for any questions or interest in these programs.
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Facade Improvements
The Baybrook Retail Improvement Grant (BRIG) offers business owners funding to significantly improve commercial building exteriors in along key commercial corridors. The program is designed to catalyze low-cost high-impact investment along Baybrook's commercial corridor. The program improves sales and the economic performance of the neighborhood, increases foot traffic, and adds safety features.
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Technical Assistance
Examples of technical assistance include one-on-one assistance in developing business plans, operations, accounting, marketing, social media presence, and other specialized consulting services to strengthen local businesses.
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Does your business need support? Reach out to jamesw@greaterbaybrookalliance.org!
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Baybrook Revitalization Fund
The Baybrook Revitalization Fund’s (BRF) mission is to build wealth and drive economic revitalization in distressed Baltimore-area neighborhoods by providing innovative financial and community development services to underserved businesses, organizations, and residents.
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Interested in receiving a loan for your small business? Use our intake form here!
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In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220; call (202) 622-1160; or send an e-mail to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.
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Brooklyn Business Association
GBA is building capacity for the emerging Brooklyn Business Association (BBA) to develop projects and initiatives that can tackle some of the pressing challenges facing the small business community in Brooklyn. GBA supported the BBA in applying for $24,000 from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to pilot a street cleaning initiative; these funds were awarded in March 2025.
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For more information about the BBA or to find out how to get involved, please contact James, at james@greaterbaybrookalliance.org.
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