Patrick Duffy, the business retention and expansion manager for the city of Covington, Kentucky, discusses how he helps small businesses thrive through a special grant program. He focuses on both larger companies and mom-and-pop shops, connecting them with resources and subject matter experts. The Small Business Incentive Program offers a rent subsidy program for new and existing businesses, reimbursing half of their rent up to $500 for the first year. Covington also has programs to maintain and restore historic buildings, as well as an Electric Sign Program to bring back neon signs. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com