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Getting more military contract dollars for North Carolina has been a major state priority. For 20 years, state agencies and private groups have worked to build up its ability to do that.
The military is important to North Carolina. We have more than 147,000 military and civilian Department of Defense personnel, up 9% in the past dozen years. That is the fourth-largest military footprint among the states.
Fort Bragg is home to 10% of the U.S. Army and sprawls over four counties in the Sandhills. Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville is the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast. The Marines also have air stations at Cherry Point in Havelock and New River, next to Camp Lejeune.
The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) spearheaded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The RRF seeks to provide non-repayable funds to eligible food service businesses. Such applicants include restaurants, food stands, food trucks, food carts, caterers, bars, saloons, lounges, taverns, and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars. In addition, provided at least one third of total sales are onsite sales to the public, eligible applicants also include bakeries, brewpubs, breweries/microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, and inns. Finally, licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products are also eligible.
53 Ideas Pitch Competition - Chance at $10,000!
What if you were only 53 seconds away from turning your dream business into a reality? You’ll never know unless you try!
The Southwest Region of the Small Business Center Network and Fifth Third Bank are giving you the opportunity to take a chance on yourself and compete to win $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500. Submissions for the 53 Ideas Business Pitch Competition opens on May 1. Video entries will be accepted through May 31. Take action now to prepare and get your entry in before the deadline.
HERE S HOW IT WORKS
Visit 53ideas.com between May 1 and May 31 to record your 53-second pitch and complete an entry submission.
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LIMITED SPACE, YMCA Back To School Academy. Space is limited, so reserve a spot now. Full Time and Hybrid Part Time 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, $75 per week. After School only, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, $45; YMCA member $55/participant. This is a limited-time reduction of costs. Call 252-438-2144.
ARE YOU A VETERAN? The âThank A Vetâ program provides discounts when shopping at local businesses and service providers. This free service is available through the Granville County Register of Deeds office, where an ID card is issued that can be used for veterans who register, or have already registered, their DD-214 forms. For a list of participating businesses or for more information about this program, please contact Kathy Taylor, register of reeds, at 919-693-6314 or at kathy.adcock@granvillecounty.org.