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Basecamp HQ, New Organizational Software
We are excited to announce that we are adding organizational software to SBIF! This software will have a convenient web based site so that everyone can easily view what they still need to move on to the next step of the grant process. In addition, the SBIF applicant can leave messages, subscribe to an email update RSS feed, so that when your status changes, you automatically get an update emailed to you, and see when your project deadlines are coming up. We hope that this will streamline the whole process. For more general info, please check out their website: basecamphq.com. There are manygreat short informational videos on how their process works. We learned about this program from Joel Berman, an architect who has been doing great work on some SBIF projects. Using Basecamp has helped his firm keep in better contact with its clients, and looks like an excellent way for everyone to stay connected and on the same page. Within the next few days, check your email from us to get your new password to Basecamp HQ. With this software, you will not need to wonder what you still need to submit, it will be visible in an organizational checklist. SomerCor's login page is SomerCor Login.
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Austin Commercial SBIF - New Area!
The Austin Commercial SBIF is a brand new SBIF/TIF area. Its resident businesses will be able to now participate in our program!
Applications are due on September 14th for first consideration, and in the event that a lottery for the area is needed.
The picture is small, but the area is centered on the North/South Central Avenue and East/West Chicago, Division, and North Ave.
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New Roof and Tuck-pointing in Uptown
The landlord of 4437 N. Broadway re-roofed and tuck-pointed his building on Broadway. What a difference!   |
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Green SBIF
Gabriel Environmental has gotten a SBIF grant for both Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water systems. They are a laboratory that does Phase I and Phase II environmental work and consulting, along with site remediation work and other services. The new equipment will provide both clean electricity and hot water for internal use. During winter, this hot water will also supply heat for the building. John Polich, the owner, even purchased three different solar hot water systems to figure out which ones he likes the best! They are having and Open House on Sept. 10th from
4 - 8 PM to show off their new systems. For more info, check out gabrielenvironmental.com.
 
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