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These grants have made it possible for small <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">business owners to survive the volatility of the economy in the face of rising costs on basic care necessities for infants and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">toddlers and retain their workforce in the face of competition from places like fast food chains and big box stores. 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