Groundbreaking ceremony held for North Charleston Opportunity Center

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WCBD News 2

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The start of a new project in the Lowcountry is hoping to shine a light on local businesses.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Opportunity Center in North Charleston, located at 8570 Rivers Avenue.

The goal of the center is to help small businesses and unemployed people find success.

The idea came together by four local non-profit organizations, Increasing HOPE, the Center for Heirs Property Preservation, Homes of Hope, and the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development.