Month: March 2020

More than ever, local businesses need you

Author: Guy Lucas, News-Topic At lunch on Thursday, my wife and I ordered hot dogs at Shake-N-Dog and ate on a bench in front of the Caldwell County Courthouse. The sun shone down, a gentle breeze pushed its heat away, and I looked around at the beautiful architecture. Days like

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Lenoir wins again at state conference

By Garrett Stell, gstell@newstopicnews.com Mar 12, 2020 4:36 PM Lenoir again has won awards at an annual state conference of downtown development officials. The North Carolina Gravity Games was chosen in the category of Best Downtown Event or Series, and the reconstruction project of 122 Boundary St. was chosen in

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans being made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration

Hello Downtown Community, Please find attached information we’ve received from the NC Department of Commerce regarding Economic Injury Disaster Loans being made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. You can find more information and online applications here: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela All applications for this program need to go directly through the SBA

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American Express grant application available now

Deadline March 31, 2020   Small businesses are vital to thriving communities. They help strengthen and diversify neighborhoods and provide pathways for innovation and entrepreneurship. But the current and future retail landscape is changing. That’s why American Express® is teaming up with Main Street America to give 10 small business

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STAY SAFE AND SUPPORT LOCAL

Dear Downtown Lenoir friends and neighbors, The safety of the residents, workers, and visitors in Downtown Lenoir is of the utmost importance to us here at the City of Lenoir Main Street Program. We want you to know that we are monitoring all recommendations and updates from government officials surrounding

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City of Lenoir Coronavirus Action Plan

The City of Lenoir is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and working in partnership with local and state agencies to address community and employee safety. Staff has developed a flexible action plan to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to provide essential City services to our residents.

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