VANCOUVER, WASH. (KATU) — The City of Vancouver approved a new initiative to support small businesses struggling along the “Fourth Plain Corridor” on Fourth Plain Boulevard.
Earlier this week, the City Council approved $300,000 in grants for businesses that have experienced a decline in revenue and reduced customer spending. Several business owners told KATU that increased immigration enforcement has contributed to the downturn.
“It is very, very slow the last years for the people is scared. When people are coming inside, it’s look over there, yeah. It’s very family, no working, no money for coming,” said businessowner Gabriela…