The global COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant economic hardship for many Americans, but especially those small businesses in the Seagrove area such as potters, artists, and even the NC Pottery Museum. The annual celebration of Seagrove potters, the annual Pottery Festival and the Annual Potters Conference were all cancelled by the pandemic. Similar shows around the country that are attended by local artists who rely on connecting with customers for revenue were also cancelled. The impact of the pandemic disproportionately affected the predominately low income residents of the Seagrove area.
The Luck Comer Lail Center is renovating space to allow these types of businesses and events to be hosted in Seagrove as well as other activities that will bring people to the area and mend the economy. In addition, new small businesses are provided with space to renovate to get a foothold as the economy rebounds. We also expect related tourism, travel and hospitality sectors to be positively affected.
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