Four Excelsior Springs businesses received grants to support their downtown area establishments and future achievements. Last week, Other Trails LLC, a quaint local coffee shop, and Ray’s Lunch, a beloved restaurant, were both honored to be among the 500 businesses selected to receive a $10,000 Backing Small Businesses Enhancement Grant from American Express and Main Street America. This grant will provide crucial support to these cherished small businesses as they continue to serve and enrich the local community. “Our hope is that we continue to anchor ourselves in the community of Excelsior Springs as a hub to meet, work, and inspire personal interactions in a world that is increasingly becoming remote,” said Other Trails LLC Co-owner Phillip Scherer. “This small business grant will help us become more energy efficient, improve the overall appearance and better adapt the available space inside of our building.” The Backing S...