WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * The fund provides flexible loans to small businesses for both immediate economic needs and long-term rebuilding efforts in the Tar Heel State. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.5 million to Mountain BizWorks to bolster its new fund supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts throughout 28 counties in North Carolina. The fund, WNC Strong: Helene B more PR