Honoring Resilience: Small Business Week Spotlight on WNC
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-04T17:46:27.530Z
Business
North Carolina -- May 4, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Small Business Week in North Carolina. This week-long celebration honors the more than one million small businesses that form the backbone of the state's economy, with a particular focus this year on the grit and resiliency of entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina (WNC).
North Carolina -- May 4, 2026:Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Small Business Week in North Carolina. This week-long celebration honors the more than one million small businesses that form the backbone of the state's economy. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on the grit and resiliency of entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina (WNC) as they continue to lead the region's economic recovery.Small businesses in North Carolina account for over 99% of all sta