By Staff Reporter Source: The Robesonian   WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the approval of North Carolina’s application for up to $201.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative, SSBCI. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan reauthorized and expanded SSBCI, which was originally established in 2010. The new SSBCI is to provide $10…

By Jason deBruyn Source: North Carolina Public Radio   RALEIGH, NC - According to a federal treasury department statement, North Carolina will use the funds to "operate three different programs, including a loan participation program to which it has allocated $160 million."North Carolina small businesses will soon get a financial leg up from the federal government. The U.S. Treasury Department announced it…

By Fred Robinson (Guest Columnist) Source: The Tennessean Tax Day was April 18 and April was Financial Literacy Month. It was the natural opportunity for many people to take stock of their financial situation and plan for the months ahead to ensure their financial house is secured moving forward.  Unfortunately, preparing and getting organized is not as simple as it…

By Cece Nunn Source: WilmingtonBiz Magazine To Mariana Molina, a vacant car dealership on prime Wilmington real estate presented a unique opportunity. Molina is a fledgling developer and a rarity in an industry where much fewer women are at the helm of major projects. The Wilmington resident's company, Bella Vista Development Group, along with partner Craig Davis Properties, bought a…

By Evan Hoopfer Source: The Triangle Business Journal A 69-acre mixed-use project in Clayton gained approval this week and is set to help reshape the Johnston County town. The Copper District, previously referred to as 'Lumen' in town council meetings, will deliver hundreds of thousands of square feet of Class A office space to Clayton – a rarity for Johnston County and…