Two local businesses named recipients of Small Business Grant by Chamber

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  At the beginning of March, the Monticello/Jefferson Chamber of Commerce announced the first recipients of some small business grants that were sponsored by the Chamber and Duke Energy. Out of 13 applicants, two businesses were selected to receive $500 toward marketing, business expansion or more; The Luckenbooth Shop and Under The Oaks Home Services. Duke Energy representative Scott Mixon attended the Chamber luncheon, where the awards were presented.  “We are going to try to do these quarterly, and select two different small businesses,” mentioned Chamber Executive Director Amy McDaniel. “Our committee met and went over all the criteria