For small biz, is there an ‘us’ in stimulus?
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CNNMoney.com – Geoff Chapin, CEO of green remodeling company Next Step Living, is ready to do his part for our flailing economy. He believes that federal stimulus funds, which include $5 billion for weatherization projects, will trickle down to his Boston-based startup.
“We plan to hire up to 120 people in the next 18 months,” he told Fortune Small Business.
But small business advocates worry: Will entrepreneurs like Chapin really nab their share of lucrative government contracts? The White House estimates that nearly 75% of the funds will be committed by August 2010. To meet that tight deadline, agencies may hire bigger companies with a greater capacity to handle several different types of projects.
Bill Martin
The City of Greenfield has been awarded the “green” label by DOER and the Leading by Example Award. We are aggressive in our goals and have received grant funds for multiple energy efficiency programs for homeowners and small business. We have scheduled an employer focused gathering for our Hire-A-Veteran Month (November 9, 2010, Veterans Resource & Referral Center, 114 Main ST. Greenfield). Can we be of any assistance with your plans?
Bill Martin
Mayor