You can use the City's ArcGIS map to search the address of your business.

1. Successful applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
   1. The principal place of business is within the city limits of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
   2. The business has 50 or fewer full-time employees
2. Applicants will self-certify that they meet the criteria. The City of Allentown will contact individual applicants if there are any questions about the application. No documents need to be submitted for this program unless requested by the City of Allentown to confirm any of the above criteria.

1. This grant consists of technical assistance provided at no cost to awardees. There is no monetary award associated with this grant.
2. Businesses will select the category for which they wish to receive technical assistance on the application form. The City of Allentown has negotiated hourly rates for services with each service provider (Vendor). Depending on which areas of assistance are needed, the business can receive up to 14 hours of technical assistance in their desired category. Grant applications that meet the guidelines will be approved in the order they are received.
3. The technical assistance will be scheduled between the Vendor and the grant recipient directly with a facilitated connection from the Allentown Chamber of Commerce. This assistance will be provided virtually or in-person during regular business hours. Upon the completion of the assistance, the Vendor will invoice the Allentown Chamber of Commerce.
4. The grant recipient will be expected to complete some minor reporting and may choose to continue working with the Allentown Chamber of Commerce or the Vendors separately after the completion of the program.

1. Technical assistance will be provided from local experts in the following areas:
   1. marketing, photography, social media
   2. e-commerce/website,
   3. financial management,
   4. legal assistance,
   5. strategic planning
2. Businesses can select their top two categories on their application.

Applications remain open and services are delivered as funds allow.

Applicants can reach out to the Office of Business Development by emailing business@allentownpa.gov.

Application questions include contact information and details about the business.