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Shuck! Embracing the Oyster Event

Get ready to dive into the world of oysters at "SHUCK! Embracing the Oyster" – a shucking good time where we celebrate and savor North Carolina oysters.We will serve oysters on the half shell from local farmers, Low County Boil from Outer Banks Boil Company, and heavy hors d'oeuvres from local chefs.

Patrick McMurray will speak on " Oystertown, embracing, celebrating, & profiting: Becoming an Oyster Community." Patrick McMurray is a World Champion Oyster Shucker / Sommelier & Culinary Educator.

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When

6 - 8 pm
October 6TH 2023

Where

Carteret Community College Culinary Arts

3915 U.S. 70 Morehead City, NC 28557

WHAT IS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT? Community development activities build stronger and more resilient communities. Activities may address needs such as small business lending and supportive services, infrastructure enhancements, economic development projects, and housing.

Array focuses on six building blocks of communities: Economy, Education, Transportation, Food Systems, Healthcare and Housing.

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targeted Counties

Our primary targeted region for our products and services

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Counties with reduced employment

Counties in targeted region that lost jobs over the last few years

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Tier 1 & 2 Counties

Majority of the targeted counties are considered economically distressed

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Small businesses in nc

Small business is the number one job creator in our communities

Small Business lending

We believe that access to capital is critical to business growth and sustainability. Our current loan products are designed to drive business growth and improve the financial health of communities in rural and coastal North Carolina.

technical assistance

The Administrative Back Office Support System (ABOSS) focuses on microenterprises with a mission to educate and support individuals as they launch and grow their business.

shellfish growers loan fund

We provide low interest loans to qualifying small businesses for start-up, expansion. Funds can be used for either capital or equipment needs.

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