WNC Businesses Get $8.5M Boost: SmBIZ Grants Fuel Recovery
By Marge | Published 2026-03-23T17:12:21.435Z
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Location: Ashe County, Lansing, West Jefferson, Caldwell County, Lenoir, Jackson County, Dillsboro, Sylva, Mitchell County, Bakersville
WNC businesses receive $8.5M in SmBIZ grants to recover from Hurricane Helene. Funding supports infrastructure projects across the region.
Western North Carolina businesses are set to receive an $8.5 million boost through SmBIZ grants, aimed at fueling recovery following Hurricane Helene. The funding will support 13 infrastructure projects across the region, focusing on essential repairs and increased resilience against future disruptions. Governor Josh Stein today announced the funding on Friday, March 20, 2026.Funding DetailsThe Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), managed by the North Carolina Department of Comme
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