The EDGE Center 

Glades Corny Fest

An annual event planned by the EDGE Community Events Committee Volunteers to reach out to the local non-profits to help raise funds for their programs, and to stimulate the local businesses by offering local residents an opportunity to save money by shopping at home and to create more jobs through community revitalization. 
www.cornyfest.com 

Renovation of Belle Glade Historical City Hall

The EDGE Board entered into a management agreement with the City of Belle Glade to obtain the funding to renovate the Historical City Hall on  Historical Avenue A, that had been vacant since 1974.

After renovations are complete the facility will become an incubation center for the development of 10 Cultural and Technical startup businesses per year.

The project is being funded by a State of Florida Cultural Grant, a Palm Beach County Grant, a City of Belle Glade grant, and through donations from corporate and private individuals.

The project offers up to $200,000 in Community Development tax credits for Corporate sponsors. 

Learn how you can become a Community Supporter through giving. Link to giving opportunities for this project.

We are currently offering engraved paver bricks that will be a permanent reminder of those who care.  The bricks will become a part of the entrance walkways into the building and engraved 12x12 marble tiles remembering businesses that contributed will be placed on the Wall of Fame.

Historical Main Street Revitalization

The historical Main Street revitalization begins at Avenue A from Main Street to 4th Street. 

Twenty five property owners have organized and agreed to renovate their properties on Avenue A from Main Street to 4th St, with financial assistance from the Palm Beach Economic Development Office.

The property owners will receive a small grant to offset the loan fees charged to obtain a low interest (.06%) loan from the HUD 108 loan program with a matching loan for 50% of the project cost from a local bank loan at 5-7% interest which will be amortized over a 20 year period.

Most of the owners will be making structural repairs caused by past disasters along with creating a new facade scheme for the street.

List of Owners participating.

Neighbors helping Neighbors

SWA Adopt a Spot- Free paint to help those in need. - Application assistance. 150 applicants have received paint and painted their homes as of 6/27/09

Disaster Prepardness- Begins on June 1-June 30 Help for Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens to prepare their homes and yards for hurricane season.

Youth Entrepreneur Success

We offer many rewarding volunteer opportunities. Call us today at 561-993-3343 ext 102.

EDGE Stimulus Garden

Visit the EDGE Stimulus Garden - a place where businesses grow.  

The EDGE offers Partnership Link members the opportunity to market their businesses to grow their customer base while helping the EDGE to meet it's financial needs. 

Volunteer for a better Community

We offer many rewarding volunteer opportunities. Call us today at 561-993-3343 ext 102.