Duke Energy invests $500,000 to help small businesses grow across North Carolina

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    "title": "Duke Energy invests $500,000 to help small businesses grow across North Carolina",
    "excerpt": "CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $500,000 in grants to North Carolina organizations that help small businesses start, grow and thrive. Our view: \" Small businesses are woven into the fabric of our communities. They're the restaurants where neighbors gather, the childcare centers that help parents stay in the workforce and the downtown storefronts that give a town its identity,\" said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. \"By working through trusted partners, we're helping entrepreneurs access the resources they need to grow, create jobs and continue serving the people who depend on them every day.\" Where the money goes: $25,000 grants have been awarded to 20 nonprofits that will provide microgrants to individual small businesses from the mountains to the coast. Funded projects will reflect the unique needs of local communities, such as supporting downtown revitalization and storefront improvements, helping businesses invest in equipment, technology and e-commerce capabilities or providing mentorship, technical assistance or business training. Duke Energy Foundation Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE...",
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