Due to the Confinement and subsequent economic slowdown that has also caused significant losses, the most severely affected sector of the pandemic was the merchants.
Maracena City Council launched a program for direct economic assistance to aid in the recovery. This program aims at reducing some of the negative economic effects. This measure is added to the bank for high school books and distributed to shops as complete PPE. This is the economic contribution that businesses make to the economy after they have stopped or reduced their economic activity. Businesses that remain closed during confinement will not receive the full amount. 70% of the amount will be paid to those who have remained partially closed.
It has a total investment amount of EUR90,000. It aims to provide a boost to help them pay off pending expenses and get ahead. Noel Lopez, a local councilor, stated that “we understand that the wealth in the municipality lies within its business and commercial fabric. It is what gives life and supports most jobs that our municipality offers.” He also highlighted the strength of its trade.
Merchants interested in receiving aid from the City Council must submit their applications. However, as an aid, municipal employees will visit the business to explain and guide them through the process. Submissions are open starting Thursday. This aid adds to the many undertaken by the Maracenero constary.
