--- title: Small Business Town Hall Offered Valuable Insights on Local and Federal Resources description: At the N.C. Global TransPark, small business owners from Kinston and the surrounding areas had the opportunity to meet with local leaders, including Mayor Dontario Hardy, Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt, and U.S. SBA Southeast Regional Administrator Allen Thomas. 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Global TransPark, small business owners from Kinston and the surrounding areas had the opportunity to meet with local leaders, including Mayor Dontario Hardy, Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt, and U.S. SBA Southeast Regional Administrator Allen Thomas. The Small Business Town Hall provided valuable insights into local and federal resources available to help businesses thrive. These resources included loan programs, business counseling, and essential materials. [Trey Cash](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-cash-a3170754/) from EDR spoke at this important event, sharing economic and business ideas as well as successes observed in the region. This was an excellent opportunity for small business owners to connect and grow. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event! 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