Business
The Hartford Donates $2 Million To Main Street America To Remove Barriers For Small Businesses
HARTFORD, Conn., May 06, 2025--The Hartford has committed $2 million to a multi-year initiative that supports small businesses and fosters economic and community vibrancy. The funds will expand the company’s Small Business Accelerator Grant Program with Main Street America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through the economic development of historic downtowns and commercial districts. The Hartford, which insures more than 1 million small businesses, will
About this update from The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.
[{"type":"image","alt":"","displaySize":"","headline":null,"caption":"","credit":null,"className":"","disableSlideshowImg":false,"size":{"original":{"width":6000,"height":1160,"url":"https://media.zenfs.com/en/business-wire.com/9bfb6c14649fd815292a5dd3bde308b7"},"resized":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xeT19CxB1dVDfWt8uOsEWA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE4NjtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/business-wire.com/9bfb6c14649fd815292a5dd3bde308b7","width":960,"height":186},"lightbox":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/e3lJwYl4qzyb1PTXHyUTLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA7aD00NjQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/business-wire.com/9bfb6c14649fd815292a5dd3bde308b7","width":1200,"height":232}},"lazy":false},{"type":"text","content":"Initiative to benefit 15 communities and approximately 1,500 small businesses","length":77,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"HARTFORD, Conn., May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford has committed $2 million to a multi-year initiative that supports small businesses and fosters economic and community vibrancy. The funds will expand the company’s Small Business Accelerator Grant Program with Main Street America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through the economic development of historic downtowns and commercial districts. The Hartford, which insures more than 1 million small businesses, will award up to 15 grants to communities nationwide to help small businesses gain access to affordable multi-use spaces.","length":633,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""At the Hartford, we have the privilege of working with small business owners every day, and we are proud to partner with Main Street America to address one of their biggest challenges - access to commercial real estate," said The Hartford’s head of Small Business, Chris Jones. "This initiative will enable business owners to connect with their local community, attract new customers and contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of main streets."","length":473,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Over the next two years, the funds will support launching, growing, or operating new and existing small business accelerator sites, including pop-up shops, co-working spaces, and other innovative spaces. In addition to developing physical spaces, this program will also fund ...