Approvals bring total investment to $284,000 for 2016 TIFFIN, OHIO – May 17, 2016 – Today, the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) approved three Façade Enhancement Grants, bringing the total investment into downtown facades to $284,000 and the total number of projects to 10 for 2016. These approvals leave just under $10,000 of the $100,000 set aside by the City of Tiffin for Façade Enhancement Grants for 2016. Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz is encouraged by the progress: “Every year since we implemented this program in 2014, we have seen an overwhelming amount of interest, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down, but rather increasing.” The Assured Title Agency building on the corner of South Washington and East Market Streets will undergo a $20,000 facelift including repair of siding, masonry and windows as well as painting. The largest project of the three is for the Tiffin Elks Lodge #94; a $22,000 roof replacement project. Both projects received a full $10,000 grant, the highest amount possible for the matching grant. The third approval was for 94-96 South Washington Street, to replace or repair second floor windows. The $17,910 project will receive a $8,955 grant. This building, as well as the Elks Lodge, also received a Façade Enhancement Grant in 2015. Together, the three projects represent a more than $71,000 investment. Since its inception in September 2014, the Façade Enhancement Grant Program has spurred $1.14 million in downtown investment through 37 projects.  About SIEDC Started in 1983, the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on in Tiffin and Seneca County at www.senecasuccess.com.