#CedarHillStrong | Economy
The City of Cedar Hill cares about the health of the community and the success of our local businesses. The onset of the global pandemic has unfortunately threatened the stability of many local shops, particularly small businesses.
The Cedar Hill City Council voted unanimously to approve additional funding for the Cedar Hill Strong Grant/Loan Program, allowing all 70+ small business qualified applicants in Cedar Hill, Texas be fully funded. The opportunity is made available by way of the Federal CARES Act in coordination with Dallas County.
And so we are abundantly grateful to have been able to award over our local businesses with funds that will help them not just survive but succeed.
We are proud to share #CedarHillStrong | Economy, a series highlighting the businesses that make Cedar Hill home. Click the images to view the video of your choice:
The #CedarHillStrong | Economy introduction from the mayor of Cedar Hill:
FLUFFY'S CHICKEN
"Fluffy’s is a family-owned business. It’s a good fit for the city. I love the diversity of the city of Cedar hill. Even though the changes were hard with the pandemic, I was happy to know that Cedar Hill was here for their local businesses." Gayla Beaty | Owner
CEDAR HILL BARBERS
"It’s amazing, you know? I feel honored to be the owner of Cedar Hill Barbers. The customers are great. We have a diverse clientele. They’re more like family now." - Raymond Dominquez | Owner
DANCEWEAR ETC.
"It’s been amazing being a business owner. I’m the weird person that actually loves getting up and going to work. I bought the business when it was down in the dumps. I just jumped both feet in." - Jennifer Vinson
HOUSE OF LUXX
"I was grateful for this program. When you go into business you want to supply your customers with a little extra. The loan helped me do that." - JT
MAJOR CUTZ
"I think it’s important for the community to see more entrepreneurs, to give the kids a different avenue to follow besides what the norm is, and to go into their own business and make a decent living."- Darnell Majors
TAKAI BY ANGELA
"To the struggling entrepreneur, keep in mind that covid has changed things. Take into consideration that many things are now mostly online. Do your research, have extra money for buffer, find products that you think people will need at this time." - Angela Tometi
TAWNI HAYNES APPAREL
"My Cedar Hill customers are fun! Full of energy, unique, and always challenging. My business is different because my products can be custom. From fabric to design to length, which I pride myself on." -Tawni Haynes
TRINITY CONSULTING
“Following the loss of my father, something pushed me to flip this into a positive. And that’s what made me start Trinity consulting. We are raised with ‘you don’t talk your business’ or ‘you keep it to yourself’. But in this day and age, you’ve got to open up or find someone to share those experiences and hurts with. Find someone trusted to share that with, to know that you’re not alone.” - Dr. Iesha Jarmon
CRYONOW
"Cryo is for everybody. If you’re active, moving, soft aches, or pains you want to be rejuvenated. Plus, I love being a business owner in Cedar Hill is the people. People of all ages and ethnicities work well together. It’s one voice all together to be successful." - Brian Wesley
THE OFFICE AT CEDAR HILL
"We have six children, and we want them to have leadership skills that will follow them into every choice they make. You should leave a footprint. Don’t fall into materialism. But make a difference." - Sedrick + Robin
STACIA'S SCHOOL OF DANCE
The helpful thing about the grant was it allowed us to get through until fall enrollment. We all have things that make us happy. And no matter what else is happening in the world, you need to embrace the thing that makes you happy. Keep it in your life. That's how I feel about Art."
NAKAYSHION'S
The helpful thing about the grant was it allowed us to get through until fall enrollment. We all have things that make us happy. And no matter what else is happening in the world, you need to embrace the thing that makes you happy. Keep it in your life. That's how I feel about Art."
LAVISH RETREAT
"When the pandemic hit it was a nightmare. Being in the spa industry it delayed me even more from opening. With the funds I received from the grant and loan program I was able to catch up, making payments on the building. I was able to make signs and ads for my soap company. We are able to let the public know that my soapery exists and made in Cedar Hill." - Alice Wash
DICK'S UPTOWN CAFE
ROYAL'S FRIED CHICKEN
“The customers are fantastic. I have the best customers than anywhere in the state of Texas!"
YUMMIBERRY
"Being a business owner is challenging. But it's fun!"
