“IFGC” is publicly releasing the awards provided to businesses in Irmo
The Board of Irmo Future Growth is pleased to share additional information regarding the details of grant recipients. The IFGC hopes that by providing this information concerns around transparency can be alleviated – and that the focus can return to the success of the program and the positive impact of providing economic relief to businesses.
Anchor Lanes – $20,000
Anytime Fitness – $15,000
Classic Barbershop – $5,000
Friarsgate Kitchen (Golden Wings) – $10,000
Bistro on the Blvd – $20,000
Anna Kline Catering – $15,000
Leigh Essig Photography – $10,000
Linc Inc – $25,000
3P Studio – $3,000
Hemingways of Irmo – $20,000
Treasures of the Heart – $2,500
Elite Personal Training – $4,000
Velvet Edge Salon – $2,000
Mathias Sandwich Shop – $25,000
After School Zone Academy – $12,500
Jackies Hair Design – $1,000
Shear Indulgence Salon – $4,500
Hair Company of Irmo – $2,200
Alodia’s Irmo – $15,000
Jazzy’s Hair Design – $1,500
Erik Sickinger, Board Member and Irmo Town Councilman said, “We know that many of these businesses are an integral part of life in Irmo and this represents the Board’s effort to provide economic relief and support to those businesses and their owners who have provided employment and support over the years.”
Bill Danielson, Board Member and Irmo Town Councilman said, “We know this represents a small percentage of the revenue lost during the shutdown due to COVID and we hope that it helps strengthen the Irmo Business Community while reflecting our appreciation for being mainstays of the Town.”
The Town of Irmo Council unanimously decided that ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds would allow the Town of Irmo to provide funding for economic relief to businesses and nonprofit organizations that support town residents and the community.
“These businesses have been investing in the Town of Irmo for decades. By providing aid in their time of need we ensure our business community stays strong for decades to come.”
Councilman Kelly Busch
“These businesses have been investing in the Town of Irmo for decades,” said Councilman Kelly Busch. “By providing aid in their time of need we ensure our business community stays strong for decades to come.”
Looking to the future, the Board of IFGC is excited to focus on positive efforts to support the business community and beautify the Town of Irmo to benefit all parties.
Irmo business owner and member of the IFGC, Beach Loveland, says, “Both short term and long-term efforts are in play for preserving, identifying and promoting key economic growth opportunities unique to the Town of Irmo while encouraging and serving local businesses for the enrichment of our Community”
About IFGC
IFGC, a 501c3 body independent of the Town of Irmo, was originally founded by a unanimous decision of Council in 2020 to provide economic relief to businesses damaged by the pandemic. Over the course of time, as it became clear the Town of Irmo would receive ARPA relief funds over $5 million, the decision was unanimously made by the whole of Council and the IFGC Board to provide grants to businesses in town, with the IFGC responsible for determining grant amounts.
On receipt of grant applications, all businesses which satisfied the criteria (in-town, had an Irmo business license, existed prior to shutdowns, and had a revenue loss) were considered for a grant. Any applications received after the closure of the awards was denied. Board members recused themselves on any application which represented a potential conflict of interest.
