PDC approves nearly $300,000 funding to support downtown

Published on February 03, 2025

PDC approves nearly $300,000 funding to support downtown

On Jan. 28, 2025, the Powell Development Corporation (PDC) approved nearly $300,000 in financial incentives for Downtown Powell. The funding will support 14 Economic Development projects that will result in almost $1 million of investments in downtown in 2025.

“Projects were selected which aimed to boost the local economy, create jobs, and stimulate activity that generates new revenue in the community,” said Powell City Manager Andy White.

The PDC is a non-profit community improvement corporation founded to provide economic development support to the City of Powell.

Program funding was given for ten façade grants, an operational grant, and various other small business retention and expansion grants. Each partnership supports projects and local businesses in Downtown Powell.

The following businesses and organizations were approved to receive funding through the PDC:

• Visit Powell 2025 marketing and event operations

• Nocterra Brewing Co. Business Retention and Expansion Grants

• Kimberly's Diamond Corner Façade Grant

• Huli Huli Façade Grant

• Espresso 22 Façade Grant

• COhatch Façade Grant

• The Locust Table Façade Grant

• Kraft House No. 5 Façade Grant

• Oishii Japanese Bistro Façade Grant

• Zenios Properties Façade Grant

• McClurg Properties – 78 W. Olentangy St. Façade Grant

• McClurg Properties – 21 and 23 W. Olentangy St. Façade Grant