Northeastern NC Contractor’s Academy

Organization:

River City Community Development Corporation

Amount:

$87,440.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Pasquotank

Year:

2005

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will assist the River City CDC in establishing a contractor’s academy through their Center for Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Elizabeth City State University’s Walter R. Davis School of Business and Office of Design and Construction, the Small Business and Technology Development Center and two general contractors. The academy will provide eight weeks of comprehensive training to empower at least 20 small, minority, female and/or disadvantaged contractors in competing in the marketplace by building bonding capacity. The project will result in business expansion and increased job opportunities for participants.

Contact:

Mrs. Lenora Jarvis-Mackey501 E. Main StreetElizabeth City, North Carolina 27909(252) 331-2925

Areas Served:

Pasquotank

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