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Duke Energy Foundation investing nearly $200,000 in South Carolina communities to support Main Street revitalization efforts

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  • The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $190,000 in 22 South Carolina organizations to strengthen downtown districts, neighborhood centers, & commercial corridors.
  • Grants up to $10,000 will fund facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, & small business incentive programs.
  • Recipients include cities such as Anderson, Clemson, & Sumter, along with the Florence Downtown Development Corporation, Laurens County Chamber Foundation, OneSpartanburg Inc., & various towns.
  • The City of Anderson plans to install a trailhead sign at Linley Park to improve access to the Whitner Creek Greenway.
  • Darlington will use funds for storefront & facade improvements to enhance downtown appearance & vitality.
  • The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will distribute microgrants to small businesses to support operations & local economic growth.
  • Dillon will create historic tour banners & refresh its Uniform Sign Program to guide visitors & identify local businesses.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
  • Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electric customers & 1.6 million natural gas customers across six states.