Access to Capital for Charlotte Small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The City of Charlotte is offering access to capital to help small businesses survive during COVID-19 recovery and thrive in a post-pandemic future.
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Open For Business Directory
The City of Charlotte Small business network is more than 10,000 strong.
Add your small business to the Open for Business directory to have your information displayed on the Open for Business website and receive notifications when new access to capital opportunities and resources are available.
Charlotte Business News
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OFB Success Stories: Southern Blossom
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Governor Cooper extends Phase 2 for North Carolina
The Phase 2 extension includes a face covering requirement when in public settings.
Welcome to the Open for Business Website
The City of Charlotte is supporting small businesses through COVID-19 recovery.
Charlotte Moves Into Phase Two: Here’s What You Need to Know
Beginning Friday, May 22 at 5.p.m. and through at least the next five weeks, North Carolina will move to a Safer-at-Home order (Phase Two)
City of Charlotte Temporary Outdoor Dining Program
On May 20, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced details of Safer at Home Phase 2 to lift some COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Stronger Together – 11 Unexpected Local Partnerships
Many Charlotte-area companies joined forces to create unexpected partnerships to get through this time together.
Partner Resources
City of Charlotte partners and supporting agencies have resources to help small business owners get back to business.
Mecklenburg County Small Business Toolkit
The COVID-19 Business Toolkit features printable signs, in both English and Spanish, for small businesses to display for their customers.
Count on Me NC
Count On Me NC is a public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe from COVID-19.
Welcome to the Open for Business Website
The City of Charlotte is supporting small businesses through COVID-19 recovery.
The Open for Business platform is a resource for Charlotte small business owners to help them withstand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing access to capital and other resources, the program is intended to help businesses survive the recovery phase of the pandemic and help prepare businesses to thrive in a post-pandemic future.
