Small businesses are more than just places to shop or grab a bite. The city of South Tucson is teaming up with partners to celebrate small businesses that make the community shine with the Viva South Tucson Grant.

Through the Viva South Tucson Grant, one of South Tucsons small businesses could walk away with a $1,000 prize and thats all thanks to nominations from people in the community.

If you're finding of having to make the choice between a large business that may be part of a chain and a small business that's part of the local community, choose local first," said Marco Hidalgo.

Hidalgo, Executive Vice President of Groundswell Capital, a partner in the grant, describes small businesses as places that bring people together and support local causes.

I think when we have a vibrant smal

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