ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The KeyBank Foundation invested $300,000 in to support small businesses and property owners in Rochester’s EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods.
The funding went to Connected Communities‘ Small Business Fund. It provides grants for capital improvements like façade upgrades, lighting and safety enhancements.
“This program aims to stabilize and revitalize neighborhood corridors while reinforcing the role of small businesses as anchors of community life. By supporting physical improvements and providing hands-on technical assistance, we are helping local entrepreneurs build businesses that are visible, welcoming, and positioned for long-term success. When our neighborhood storefronts thrive, the entire community benefits—businesses grow stronger, more resources become available to residents, and aesthetic improvements help enhance the value and appeal of surrounding homes,” said Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, executive director of Connected Communities.
Grants will range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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