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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses across North Carolina.
To support community needs, the Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in funding to help local businesses – from restaurants to retailers – pivot to accommodate the changing environment through the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program.
“Small businesses are the heart of our communities, and they care for the needs of citizens across the state – including our customers and employees,” said Stephen De May, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “These grants will help businesses and storefronts in North Carolina recover from a difficult year and help position them for a more prosperous future.”
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) The holiday season is the most important stretch for most retailers who are looking to close their year out strong. This year has taken on greater importance following pandemic-related difficulties. We were closed for two months and rent was still due. You know, commercial rent in Raleigh is very high and we were closed for two months. So, we haven t even begun to recoup the income that we lost during that two months, said Debbie Cain, the owner of Inspirations Home Decor & More on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.
Due to rising COVID-19 metrics, many customers have felt more comfortable shopping online.