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KURT D. SCHULTHEIS Herald Staff Writer
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The CCRA, which also applies for grants and other funding, is now touting itself as a one-stop shop for providing technical assistance and one-on-one counseling for clients who need help with an existing or future business. Through its economic development center, the CCRA also offers homebuyer workshops and other classes.

The CCRA's new center at 2002 Martin Luther King Ave. E. has a room set up for business workshops. Four computers with Internet access and marketing software complement a room filled with videos and books that offer business tips.

There are also offices set up for credit counselors and financial counselors, which can be contracted out by the CCRA to meet with clients who need their help.


For information on the City of Bradenton's Central Community Redevelopment Agency,
call 744-2362 or
visit them at 2002 Ninth Ave. E. Bradenton Florida
Website: www.bradentonccra.com

Central Community Redevelopment Agency Bradenton Florida

Central Community Redevelopment Agency

The City of Bradenton created the Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) in July 2000 with the CCRA boundaries running in target areas between 6th Street West and 27th Street East. The authority to establish the CRA is enabled by Sections 163.330-163.45 Florida Statutes.

Jerry L. West, Director
101 Old Main Street Bradenton,
Florida 34205
Phone: (941) 708-6200
Fax: (941) 708-6258
Website: www.bradentonccra.com