- Construction dominates Farnam Street in Blackstone, but the Greater Omaha Chamber is helping businesses.
- Some businesses who qualify, like Blackstone Social, will get a share of a near $1 million grant.
- The new grant will only be for businesses impacted by the streetcar construction west of Turner Blvd.
These days in Midtown, orange is the new Blackstone. Some businesses are receiving financial relief through grants, but the assistance comes with strict geographic limitations that exclude other struggling establishments.
Mike DiGiacomo, owner of Blackstone Social, said his business is among those receiving aid.
“Businesses are really, really getting impacted by this,” DiGiacomo said…