Below is a list of various resources available to businesses, tenants, or landlords in Western North Carolina for relief efforts due to the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
- AIR Assistance for Restaurants and Employees: https://airasheville.org/
storminfo/ - Artist Grants! https://artsavl.org/aid
- Always Asheville Fund (Chamber): $500k fund for micro grants (not loans): https://www.
exploreasheville.com/stories/ post/the-always-asheville- fund/ - Asheville Chamber List of Helene Resources: https://www.ashevillechamber.org/get-engaged/mountain-strong-for-business-recovery/
- NC Small Business Recovery Guide (Step-by-Step Action Plan for Businesses): https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/
- Business Recovery Info Video by Asheville Downtown Association: https://www.youtube.com/live/mH1HYUvH70U
The video includes info from:
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Small Business Administration: Federal loan resources available to support business recovery.
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Mountain Biz Works: Local financing options and business development services.
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Community Betterment Foundation: Local programs and financing designed to foster business vitality.
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McGuire Wood & Bissette: Understand legal considerations in business recovery.
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Always Asheville Fund: A fund through Explore Asheville dedicated to business support grants.
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- Helene Business Recovery Fund by Mountain BizWorks (Up to $100k loans at 1% for first year): https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/fund/
- AsheBuilt Disaster Assessments & Reopening Assistance: https://www.commercialbuildingalliance.com/
- IRS Tax Relief Info: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-victims-of-hurricane-helene-in-north-carolina-various-deadlines-postponed-to-may-1-2025
Share the “Love Asheville From Afar” listing of businesses on your social media channels! https://always.exploreasheville.com/love-asheville
*DPA has not personally vetted or endorsed the resources in this list. Businesses should conduct their own research.