Gov. Stein announces $55 million in grants for western N.C. small businesses

N.C. Commerce Department accepting applications for Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program

RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein announced that local governments in western North Carolina can apply for grants from a new $55 million state infrastructure program designed to help small businesses in the region recover from Hurricane Helene. The Small Business…

Gov. Stein to deliver remarks at Friday App State commencement, graduations take place May 9-10

BOONE — Gov. Josh Stein will deliver remarks at one of Appalachian State University's commencement ceremonies, which take place May 9-10.

$55M of relief funds to support over 2,800 WNC small businesses

The distribution of $55 million to more than 2,800 local small businesses is complete.

Gov. Stein announces $55 million in grants for western N.C. small businesses

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- Governor Josh Stein announced that $55 million in grants have been distributed to 2,812 western North Carolina small businesses. “These grants will go a long way in helping western North Carolina’s beloved small business owners keep their doors open after Helene,” Governor Josh Stein said. “But the volume of unfunded applications makes it crystal clear – more help is desperately needed. I’m ready to work with the legislat…