The Transylvania Times -

Under the leadership of executive director Nicole Bentley, the Heart of Brevard has taken several steps to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and its decimation of small businesses.

The organization initiated the Transylvania Tomorrow fund, which has provided more than $160,000 to more than 90 businesses. It has held three town halls on the availability of local, state and federal funds. It has conducted sessions in which local businesses have shared their concerns and efforts to promote and keep their businesses safe and profitable.

In fact, the Heart of Brevard has pl...