WEST CHESTER, Ohio — When multi-generational family business Welling & Co. first moved to West Chester about 30 years ago, they moved into a building that needed quite a bit of restoration.

“This building is about 100 years old ... we did a lot of renovations on the inside; the outside was a little bit lacking,” said Daniel Welling, who will soon be taking over the store from his father.

The Welling family was able to make a few renovations to the outside of their building over the years, but when they received their first Spark Grant from West Chester Township back in 2023, they were able to do more.

West Chester Township helping small businesses with grants up to $10,000

“What it is, is a matching grant up to $10,000 for exterior projects,” said Michelle Cone, West Chester Township's

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