Mecknc, Gov: Mecklenburg County business-relief programs awarded $7 million over past year

Loan and grant programs created by Mecklenburg County last year to help small businesses cope with the Covid-19 pandemic have mostly wrapped up after distributing $7 million to 420 local companies. Peter Zeiler, head of the county's economic development department, on Tuesday shared results from the three programs with the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners' economic development committee. Among the highlights: • Helping a diverse group of businesses and business owners. Minority-owned...