- Applicants must be a Chamber member in good standing for at least 6 months.
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The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will not be responsible for project costs in excess of the approved amount. Individual businesses may, however, add to the grant money how they wish.
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Payments may be made to the grantee business as reimbursement with supporting receipts provided to the chamber or to the grantee’s vendor(s) with supporting invoices being provided to the chamber. Payments will not be made to any person doing the work themselves.
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All approved projects must be completed by June 31st, 2024, unless an extension is approved by the chamber. The extension will need to be received by the prior chamber board meeting date of June 20th, 2024.
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Grant money cannot be used for anything other than the approved project. Grant money cannot be used to pay for work that the business owner does themselves.
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NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE to either the grantee business or vendors until the project has been completed and verified.
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NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE without supporting documents/receipts/invoices.
- Hold Harmless: Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, its officers, board of directors, and members, from any and all claims for payment or damages made by a contractor, vendor or service provider, as well as from any and all claims for damages of any type made by a third party concerning repairs, construction, software, purchases or services paid for in full or in part by Chamber grant money. Applicant acknowledges that receipt of grant money is contingent upon full compliance with Chamber grant guidelines. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that he/she is not relying upon any promise or expectation of receipt of grant funds as a basis for electing to make any business improvement described in this application. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Chamber is not a party to any construction contract, purchase or services agreement, or other legal obligation entered into by the applicant for business improvements.