Surry Communications

08/22/2026

08/14/2026

READY TO PITCH IT OR GROW IT? APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

We’re proud to continue the Pitch It & Grow It Surry Summit Grant Programs for another year!

In partnership with the Small Business Center at Surry Community College and powered by the Duke Energy Energy Foundation, these programs are designed to support Surry County entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey!

PITCH IT:
For startups and early-stage entrepreneurs with bold ideas.
Compete for up to $2,500 in grant funding.

GROW IT:
For established businesses operating for at least two years and ready to take the next step.
Compete for up to $5,000 in grant funding.

Both programs include four educational classes designed to provide practical guidance, resources, and preparation for the competition. Participants may miss one class.

Applications are due September 18, 2026!

Whether you’re launching a new business or growing the one you’ve already built, there’s an opportunity for you.

👉 Pitch It: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_yUs6NPS3UuH5GSPA0my2EMMbBObonhGjwpSysPSigdUNVowSE5NMTg3Mk5XRDJOTVpMMFlQMkw3Ui4u

👉 Grow It: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_yUs6NPS3UuH5GSPA0my2EMMbBObonhGjwpSysPSigdUMFQ4REQ3VVdRM1NRUExLQ1lUWjFTUjRYSy4u

Have questions? Reach out to Catrina Alexander at [email protected]!

Your business. Your idea. Your next step.

08/11/2026

Every digging project, big or small, starts with one important step: contact 811 before you dig. Taking a few minutes to submit a locate request helps protect underground utility lines, prevents service outages, and keeps everyone safer.

Looking for ways to help spread awareness? Visit our website and download the 811 Day Awareness Toolkit:

👉 https://nc811.org/811-day/

08/05/2026

Link for Funding Assistance from weekend storm damage: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=56dJOaS-wk66T2Ot5JKzuETUcAUDV0lLolQ_9gZ3RSFUNE44VElQM01YOFEzNUE1TEQzU0VMRUxOOC4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawTga5NwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU5LNXZzQVl4blFSNWVkWDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevL5LmFJzRmEqfNxfxCxtOdcCh6bzEDoj2jC9AY3cQsDSjrnpjVMRhFo05q8_aem_kxToP2mBoycC5LC3DPhNuA