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Committee hears that state STEP grant was discontinued; Bath wastewater project nears completion

Beaufort County Economic Development Advisory Committee · March 26, 2026
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Summary

Committee members reported the state discontinued the STEP grant used to support companies attending overseas trade shows, and Bubs Carson said Bath's wastewater project is nearing completion.

Mrs. Sarah Bernart informed the board that the STEP grant, previously funded by the state and used to assist companies attending overseas trade shows, has been discontinued. Bernart presented the change as an important note for local businesses that had relied on that financial assistance.

Separately, Bubs Carson reported on local infrastructure, saying Bath's wastewater project is nearing completion. Committee members logged both updates as part of a broader discussion of past projects and business supports; no formal motions or funding decisions were recorded on these items during the meeting.