For FY 2026-2027, the Community and Economic Development unit will support local governments with infrastructure and economic development grant projects, convene a regional economic development summit and a childcare summit, assist community partners with grant writing and administration, support the Regional Food Council, implement the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), and market the small-business-focused Revolving Loan Fund. The COG will also continue administering the Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Region K Community Assistance Corporation. This portfolio points to an active pipeline of grant-funded infrastructure and economic development projects, regional convenings, and small-business finance activity. Consulting firms, economic development strategists, infrastructure engineers, childcare and workforce experts, and financial service providers experienced in revolving loan fund management and small business support can engage with the COG to help design summit content, develop competitive grant applications, structure projects aligned with the CEDS, and support deployment of the loan fund to local businesses.
Revolving Loan Fund marketing indicates a desire to increase small business lending activity region-...
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