Denton, NC-- Our local city leaders aren't waiting for help from Washington.
They're finding their own ways to bring in businesses and jobs.
It's hard enough in big cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
You can imagine how easy it is for a small town like Denton to get lost in the mix.
Denton is in southern Davidson County with a populaion of 1,650 people.
So it's not a top pick for many businesses looking to expand.
The town isn't asking too much just 150 new jobs created over the next five years.
The plan includes incentives for new businesses.
But what may help a town the size of Denton reach that goal are the 80-100 businesses that are already here.
Mayor Scott Morris said that's why there's money for them, too.
"We'd love to have 100 jobs at one time, but we feel this is going to be two and three jobs each time. It's going to be small increments, but it's going to add up to 150 we hope," said Morris.
It might not steal a company away from bigger Triad cities - - but the hope is it will keep more people from driving out of town for work.
Who qualifies for incentives & what's on the table from town leaders:
-- Water, Sewer, Trash Help: Any new business with fed ID or NC sales tax number or with a paid water/sewer deposit, can received three months grant of 3 months to cover water/ sewer /trash bill.
-- Adding Positions: Any new and or existing business that adds a full-time employee who works 36+ hours, making minimum wage or better qualifies. The business will get a $250.00 per employee grant toward utility bill, for one full year. The offer includes employers who have part-time employees, who work 20 hours or more. Those employers qualify for $100.00 per employee grant. The business must be inside Town Limits. Interest companies should submit to Town clerk.
-- Start Up Business: A new business who wants to start up in Denton can receive $2500.00, if they employ a minimum of 5 full-time workers and locate inside Town Limits. Applications for new businesses must be submitted to Town Of Denton Planning and Zoning Board.
-- Existing Businesses qualify for an Improvement Grant: This grant is to help the appearance, signage, landscape, painting, awning, or other appearance needs that will make the business attractive and successful. Existing businesses can get a minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $1000.00. Grant Period will run from January 1, 2012 to March 1, 2012. Interested persons should submit application to the Planning and Zoning Board.
-- New Housing Grant: Each New Constructed House or Business in the town limits for the next 2 years will received a water and sewer tap.
Denton turned 100 in 2007. To learn more click on Denton.
Town of Denton