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Hope Mills unveils three‑phase 'Elevate Hope Mills' program to boost small businesses and resident financial literacy
Summary
At its July 1 meeting, the Hope Mills Board heard a three‑phase program proposal — a community resource fair, a fall financial empowerment series, and a six‑week business accelerator — intended to increase visibility, resources, and contract-readiness for local small businesses.
Crystal McLean presented the "Elevate Hope Mills" initiative at the July 1 Board of Commissioners meeting, describing a three‑phase plan to link local businesses and residents with resources and contracts. "It's a three‑prong approach," McLean said, outlining a community resource fair planned for August 2025, a fall 2025 three‑session financial empowerment series for residents, and a six‑week business growth accelerator for local entrepreneurs.
McLean said the community resource fair will include a vendor passport to drive foot traffic to local tables, health…
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