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Food and Nutrition Services
https://dcr.mecknc.gov/services/food-and-nutrition-services
Food and Nutrition Services, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is the North Carolina program that provides assistance to households with limited income and resources.
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Grow a Small Business
https://oed.mecknc.gov/service/grow-small-business
Opportunities and knowledge to get your MWSBE or small business off the ground and sustain long term success.
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Business LaunchPad
https://oed.mecknc.gov/bdi/programs/Business-Launch-Pad
Empowers small businesses and minority- and woman-owned businesses to be successful in governmental, institutional, and private contracting opportunities.
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Get Up and Grow
https://oed.mecknc.gov/bdi/programs/get-up-and-grow
This exclusive program is designed for existing businesses seeking to move beyond $125-400K in annual sales.
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Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Program
https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/activities/ccmn
Educates and trains participants about the conservation, management, and interpretation of natural resources.
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Get Help with an Air Quality Concern
https://airquality.mecknc.gov/service/get-help-air-quality-concern
Mecklenburg County Air Quality (MCAQ) responds to requests for service involving objectionable odors, excessive dust, or visible emissions.
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Business Personal Property
https://cao.mecknc.gov/BPP
The personal property, income producing property, supplies, and leasehold improvements owned by a business or used by an individual for income purposes.
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Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply for Economic Assistance Grants
https://news.mecknc.gov/less-two-weeks-left-apply-economic-assistance-grants
The deadline for homeowners to apply for economic assistance grant funding through the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES) is quickly approaching.
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Mecklenburg County Plans to Shore Up Small Businesses Ahead of Transportation-related Development
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-plans-shore-small-businesses-ahead-transportation-related-development
Following voters’ approval of the referendum to fund transportation projects, Mecklenburg County is developing a plan to help small businesses benefit from public improvement project opportunities, and avoid gentrification and displacement.
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Top Stories for Nov. 6, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/news/top-stories-nov-6-2025
This week’s top stories includes info on the sales tax vote, Project BOAST, food resources during the SNAP suspension, Veterans Day, the Point in Time Count and the jury service scam alert.