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Application Period Opens for ‘Wake Forward’ Small Business Relief Program

Small businesses and independent contractors in Wake County that have lost revenue due to COVID-19 can now apply for loans to help plan for the future. The application period for Wake Forward officially opened at noon today. People who are interested can visit the Wake Forward website&n… Read more >

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Coronavirus disruptions see drone meal delivery launching in North Carolina

One town in North Carolina is thinking outside the box to help residents stay safe at home but still receive groceries or meal deliveries, on-demand, during the coronavirus crisis.A pilot program is being launched in Holly Springs to use drones to deliver daily essentials from a local shoppi… Read more >

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The 10 US Cities Best Positioned To Recover From Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted cities across the country with varying force. New York City has been hardest hit, and it’s no secret that the Big Apple is going to be one of the places that will have the most challenging time bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic, no matter… Read more >

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La French Tech Raleigh is Announced

The teams of La French Tech Raleigh-Research Triangle and The French American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas (FACCC) have collaborated tightly since 2019 — with many backstage supporters — to make this happen. A unique initiative, La French Tech brings together startups, i… Read more >

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CNBC Spotlights NC State University's PPE Production

North Carolina State, known for its textile program, has likely created one of the most impressive college PPE production programs in the country. Chancellor Randy Woodson tells CNBC Make It that the school is helping manufacture material for N95 masks, surgical masks, and plastic face shiel… Read more >

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The Best and Worst Cities to be Quarantined

No one wants to be quarantined and everyone is just trying to make the best of it. However, some cities are better places to be stuck at home than others. We often think about what cities have to offer in terms of nightlife, dining out, and exciting things to do. However, for the millions of… Read more >

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Wake County wants to give $5 million to small businesses

Wake County Commissioners met Monday to discuss a plan to funnel $5 million from the federal government to small businesses. Wake County Commissioner Matt Calabria said the county has the potential to receive $194 million dollars from the federal government, and he's proposing some of that m… Read more >

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Wake Tech Named No. 1 Online Community College

More and more, community colleges are trying to cater to the busy lifestyles of adult learners and, therefore, there are more and more community college online options. It goes without saying that Wake Technical Community College is one of the best community colleges in North Carolina. It ca… Read more >

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Drones to fly COVID-19 relief in parts of North Carolina

Drones will deliver medical supplies and food in North Carolina communities in May under a public-private partnership announced by the state’s aviation officials as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. The drone flights will launch in mid -May under the coordination of the aviation divis… Read more >

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Raleigh City Council Approved $1M to Support Small Business

Raleigh City Council approved $1 million to support a grant fund designed to help keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses have been hardest hit by the economic turmoil caused by the growing number of COVID-19 cases. The federal government created PPP lo… Read more >