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The Raleigh Market has reopened for weekend operations following its annual break for the North Carolina State Fair. Many of the market's indoor shops have moved outside due to a major roofing project.
Senate Bill 449 expands and modifies programs for businesses and governments impacted by Hurricane Helene. It also appropriates money for several law-enforcement initiatives.
WRAL News staff
Some business owners who rent mobile kiosks at Crabtree Valley Mall have been told they have until the end of the month to pack up and leave. This comes as the shopping center is undergoing renovations to improve the shopping experience.
Triangle businesses selling international goods are grappling with the impact of the ongoing trade war as tariffs lead to shipment suspensions from key countries like Japan.
Governor Josh Stein announced a major relief effort for North Carolina residents affected by Tropical Depression Chantal, as the Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for eight counties.
Wake Tech is shaping the future of cybersecurity with its innovative Sentinel program, empowering students to become industry experts while providing crucial guidance to small business owners.
The owners of Grasshopper Farms in Knightdale are worried they could lose their general store if a proposal from the NCDOT becomes reality.
The popular, 130-year-old Grasshopper Farms is well-known as a spot to pick your own strawberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. The owners said the farm is at risk of losing its land as part of a proposed NCDOT project.
Jo Dorman has been sewing for more than forty years, a dying art. Jo lives in the Raleigh/Garner area and often works on wedding dresses, prom and pageant gowns.
A recent pause in tariffs offers temporary relief to restaurants hoping to maintain current menu prices, though an economic expert warns that uncertainty in trade policy remains a concern.
North Carolina hands out millions of dollars in incentives to factories and other large corporate expansion efforts. A growing number of state lawmakers wants to set some money aside specifically for small businesses.
Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter
The Green Monkey, a beloved LGBTQ gift shop, is closing its downtown Raleigh store after 12 years. While some businesses cite concerns about downtown safety, others believe increased events and foot traffic are key to supporting local shops.
Gov. Josh Stein on Friday announced a $30 million public-private partnership to fund grants for small businesses in western North Carolina rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
While large tax incentives have traditionally attracted major companies, Tom Snyder, executive director at RIoT, emphasizes the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and supporting local startups to create sustainable, high-wage jobs and a resilient economy.
According to Keaton Forbes and Grant Daley, owners of "Boozejuice," an alcoholic beverage company that sells alcoholic cocktails in pouches, the company had over $100,000 of products in the warehouse.
The federal and state governments have also increased their presence in western North Carolina, offering up to $2 million to repair businesses and up to $500,000 to homeowners. However, getting people connected to this aid remains a problem.
Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter
