NCGrowth is working with the Coharie Tribe in Sampson and Harnett counties to help formalize their existing river restoration work into a business. In recent years the Coharie Intra-Tribal Council (CITC) has taken responsibility for environmental restoration work along the Coharie River which runs through Sampson County. River restoration is a priority for the Tribe as the river is valued as a place for Tribal members to connect with their history and heal from historic trauma, as well as for recreation and tourism.
NCGrowth’s work is focused on research into Federal 8a certification from the US Small Business Administration for the CITC and its current and future business enterprises. The 8a Business Development Program is designed to assist small disadvantaged businesses in competing for federal contracts.