CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Small businesses are the backbone of Corpus Christi and a new initiative could soon give them an extra boost.

City leaders have approved more than $1.1 million of Type B Corporation funding for eight small business assistance programs. The programs would connect local businesses with job training, mentorship, technical and financial support, and internship opportunities.

Marlene Pineda, owner of All Good Fitness, said the program could be a game changer for her family-run gym.

“There are some things that could potentially help us and generate more revenue,” Pineda said.

Her family has been in the fitness industry for more than 20 years, and she said access to additional resources could allow her business to enhance operations, upgrade equipment and improve the g

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