have been secured, he said. The council approved its $100,000 to come out of the downtown development fund, which was established in 2005, said financial services administrator Bryant Enge.

"I think this $100,000 in 2010 and 2011 would be a wise investment," said Mike Park, city council member and small business owner.

The state has earmarked $125,000 toward the program, Pierson said. Another $100,000 is coming from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, he said. The incubator is planned to operate a minimum of 10 years on a $700,000 budget. Pierson plans for the model to be self-sufficient after three years.

The program is designed to assist in the development of small businesses in the city. Resources and services, such as financial management tools, marketing advice, access to capital, businessof any other threats surrounding the presidential visit. Police Chief Joe Cicarelli released this statement to WSAZ: "We are working closely with the United States Secret Service and a host of law enforcement and public safety agencies to ensure the safety of everyone during President Trump's visit. It would be inappropriate to discuss the details of investigative or security matters related to the visit."

WSAZ will have team coverage of President Trump's visit to Huntington on Thursday.