What did the state prioritize instead of small business grants?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Earlier this year, the City of Asheville opened an application for recovery grants for local businesses. News 13 spoke with someone who considers herself an Asheville business owner, but her address prevents her from applying.
Jazmine Whitmore, creator of More to Love Plus Size Consignment, said she started this business to fill a need. But not long after opening, the COVID-19 pandemic slowed business, and she says she was still recovering when Helene hurt her business even more…