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FEDA loan program sees continued adoption and success
3 Jan 2026
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Since being adopted in the first half of 2023, 17 businesses have been able to make changes for the better as part of FEDA’s (Fairmont Economic Development Association) Building Facade Loan program.
This includes, but is not limited to, Sovell Jewelry, Silo 67, Giddy-Up Boutique, STEP Inc, The Hub and the Fairmont Vet Clinic.
FEDA Coordinator Ned Koppen said it is something that came up shortly after he started his job with the city.
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