The 2025 County Development Tiers went into effect on January 1, with a relatively large number of counties shifting tier from 2024. In total, eighteen counties changed tier in 2025. This blog will review the Tiers and highlight this year’s changes.
We've opened a new Hurricane Helene recovery program for western North Carolina.
Local governments can support small businesses in their regions by applying for our Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. Full details: Public Infrastructure | Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program