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1 Back row: Nancy Maeder, Ellison Lambert, Oie Osterkamp, Mitzi Viola, Cathy Hall and Hunter Culbertson. Front row: Traci Cortez, Elizabeth Hullender, Emily Cizek and Nancy Jones.
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Carolina Love Gala On March 18, the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill hosted its annual gala at The Carolina Club featuring live and silent auctions, a three-course dinner, a raffle giveaway and dancing. The house raised over $174K, which will be used to continue providing support for families of patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. One of these families, the Killeys, shared their story with the gala’s guests. Photography by JoLynn Photography CHM
Get Support for Your Business Orange County Business Investment Grant and Agriculture Grant Programs support the development and expansion of our established business and entrepreneurial communities.
Scan this Code to apply for grants and learn about free resources to help you grow your business. orangecountyeconomicdevelopment.triangleclicks.com
I used my grant funds to hire a business development team. Our revenue increased 5x off that one grant. Orange County chose me. The opportunity to relocate to Orange County showed up for my family and I right before the pandemic began and it has been the best decision of my life.” –Stephanie Alston, Black Girl Group blackgirlgroup.net
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