Good morning. Businesses in low-to-moderate income areas in Fayetteville could be eligible to receive up to $750,000 under a new city loan program designed to grow small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas.
The “Can Do Grant Program” aims to address funding inequities by providing capital to businesses that are often overlooked or underserved by traditional financial institutions, said Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation President Robert Van Geons. Read our story below for the list of requirements for interested businesses.
Welcome to CityView Today. We also recap yesterday’s meeting of the Public Works Commission — a recent rate increase has boosted PWC’s first quarter sales revenue for its electricity, water and sewer service (over $60.6 million vs. nearly $60.2 million this time last year). And in case you missed it: the City of Fayetteville is hosting another public feedback session today to update its Pedestrian Plan. More below on how to attend.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
New loan program will grow small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas in Fayetteville
According to the project scope, minority-owned businesses will receive higher preference in receiving grants, as will companies in industries with strong growth potential in Fayetteville, including aerospace, technology, defense and cybersecurity.
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Events
HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5-9 p.m. today
- What: Step into an immersive walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7 p.m. today
- What: Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome!
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
- Where: Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
- When: 6-9 p.m. today
- What: Christmas in the Park Powered by PWC is celebrated at Arnette Park, a beautiful combination of developed facilities and natural woodland spanning 100 acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River.
Obituaries
Gloria Deck Mullinax
Gloria Deck Mullinax, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Martin Lovell Speicher
Martin Lovell Speicher, 81, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Rosemarie Brantley Cunningham
Rosemarie Brantley Cunningham, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Until tomorrow!
🚧 If you’re driving near northern Fayetteville next week, watch out for detours. The N.C. Department of Transportation will be doing repair work to a drainpipe under McArthur Road, starting Dec. 16. The NCDOT plans to close parts of Hatfield Lane, Ramsey Street and Stacy Weaver/Rosehill roads until the repairs are completed (likely through the next morning on Dec. 17).
🚨 A 20-year-old was arrested and charged with first degree murder and felony conspiracy in the death of Zion Gibbs, 7, who earlier this year was fatally shot in the head in his living room during a drive-by shooting. Antori Porter, who was arrested, is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond.
~ Maydha
