Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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Ready to Open a Business Downtown? The City of Fayetteville offers a few programs to help businesses expand or start-up: Commercial Redevelopment Loan Program Loans are available for the acquisition, renovation or construction of a commercial property for history. The minimum loan considered is $50,000 and the maximum is $300,000. The City partners with local banks to fund this loan pool. Business Assistance Loan Program or down payment assistance up to $200,000 in the Downtown Historic district. The business owner primary loan and after being approved and Façade Improvement Grant Program This program encourages downtown businesses as well as those located within any of the other City redevelopment plan areas to improve the exteriors of their commercial property including new signage, awnings, painting, new doors and windows and other improvements that improve the property exterior. The City will provide a 50% matching reimbursement grant up to a maximum of $5,000 for each project. Small Business Retention Grant Program This program is designed to assist with expansion costs of small businesses with the objective of retaining businesses in the City's redevelopment plan areas, including the downtown plan area. The City will provide a 50% matching reimbursement grant up to $5,000 for eligible expenses to include property improvements, equipment purchases and upgrades. It is an exciting time to be downtown so if you are looking for that cool apartment above shops or to speak Italian Where we eat and open your own business downtown, call the Fayetteville information. To see if you qualify for City of Fayetteville programs, call 433-1596. If you are ready to take the plunge into owning your own business, the tools are there, you just need to start now! Business Spotlight They say good things come in small packages and that is entirely true for the sweet samplings at The Chocolate Lady at 105 Hay Street. From chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate rice krispie bars to their white chocolate creations in different shapes and colors, Calendar of Events Sept. 8 - Lafayette Birthday Celebration, Lafayette Society and City of Fayetteville, www.lafayettesociety.org Sept. 8 - Lafayette Birthday 3K Dog Jog & 5K Road Race, Mexican American Association, www.cincodemayo10k.org Sept. 15 - 7th Annual Ribbon Walk & Ride for Cancer, Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, www.ribbonwalkforcancer.org Sept. 16 - Hispanic Heritage Day Mexican American Association, www.cincodemayo10k.org Downtown Farmer's Market every Wednesday and Saturday! your children or loved one. Of course, they may have trays and trays of chocolate treats, but if that is not enough, they also serve ice cream, smoothies and coffee drinks. At times, they will also have their popular infused cupcakes such as strawberry margarita, white russian and custom create wedding cakes for those non-traditional brides. Oh, and ask about the children's parties. Hours of operations are Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 910-480-2000 or visit www.facebook.com/carolinachocolatelady. New Downtown Brochures Are IN! The new Downtown Fayetteville brochures complete with a great map of downtown, directory listings, popular events and a QR code for everything else is IN! If you would like some for your store or business, contact 1599 or email info@visitdowntownfayetteville.com. Authentic Italian Cuisine • Casual Atmosphere • Impressive Wine List • Parties & Catering • Carry Home Service 910.867.8700 1400 Walter Reed Road, Suite 130 (All American Freeway & Owen Drive) HOURS: M-S 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. All Major Credit Cards Accepted WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Arssrpvrhqrvvtphyy( to Grow Your Business www.upandcomingweekly.com Advertising #'# %! How Much Do You Know jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. announced in the next Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Angela Harris for submitting the correct answer last issue. CEED (Center for Economic Empowerment and Development), formerly known as The Women's Center of Fayetteville, is one of only two Women's Business located at 230 Hay Street. JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question: Downtown is home to the largest indoor climbing facility in the state of NC. What is it? qh AUG. 29 - SEPT. 4, 2012 UCW 19