Southside businesses that need small loans for emergencies and improvements may soon get help when a plan approved by the Southside Economic Development District rolls out in the coming months.
In its regular meeting Monday night, the SEDD Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to begin a micro-lending program in cooperation with banking institutions to help struggling Southside businesses meet unexpected emergencies or other business needs.
The micro-loan program will be a special help to small businesses who face…