/PRNewswire/ Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina s downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small.
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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.”