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The City of Fayetteville's vision includes a vibrant downtown and a strong local economy. The activities included in this section focus on small business development activities with a concentration on economic development activities in the downtown area in support of the Fayetteville Renaissance Plan and the City's redevelopment plan areas throughout the community.

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Economic Development Brochure

Economic Development Programs

The Economic & Community Development Department administers 4 primary programs to assist small businesses:

• Business Assistance Loan Program
• Commercial Exterior Improvement Grant Program
• Small Business Development Grant Program
• Small Business Retention Grant Program

For more information, contact Michelle Haire, the Economic Development Administrator for the Economic & Community Development Department at 910-433-1590.

Mission Statement

The Economic & Community Development Department administers the federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant and is committed to providing quality service and opportunities to citizens in need of decent, safe and affordable housing; supporting entrepreneurship through loans, grants and programs that result in job opportunities for low to moderate-income citizens and the expansion of the City's tax base.

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission

The Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission is appointed as the primary citizen participation mechanism for projects planned and implemented through the City's Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. The Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission formulates and recommends policy to the City Council on housing and community and economic development issues with emphasis on older, declining lower income neighborhoods; and plans and implements the City's Community Development programs.

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission members:

• Monica Luongo - Chair
• Lee Johnson, Jr.
• Jose Coker
• Carlos Swinger
• Wilbert Stokes
• Sharon Moyer