U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight recently announced that USDA is funding 16 projects to expand access to clean energy systems in North Carolina.
USDA is providing nearly $11.3 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The projects will create new market opportunities and jobs for American small businesses, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and agricultural producers in the Tar Heel State.
Clean Energy Projects within GFBJ’s coverage area that are receiving funding include the following:
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
