A mass grand opening is planned for the 11 new businesses in Clinton after a remarkably successful contest earlier this year. The “Win this Space,” contest provided free rent for a year in the downtown area of Clinton.
But because of the continued donations and community support, Community Improvement Coordinator Angela Smith surprised the five finalists by saying all of their stores would be opening with initial expenses covered.
When word got out about that, business owners and entrepreneurs got in touch with Smith and now six more storefronts are set for Clinton.
It’s been a wild ride from one store to 11, Smith told myFM.
She says there’s no possible way yet to estimate how much of a economic boom this will bring. The mass grand opening featuring giveaways, an old car show and kids activities runs September 28th in Clinton from 10 to 5.
