Collective Weekly
The Triangle edition · Issue of February 5, 2026
What organizations in the Triangle published in the week to Feb 5, and where to turn up in the seven days after. Their words, their pictures, their bylines.
This week
27 stories from 21 organizations, found on their own sites between Jan 29 and Feb 5. One pick, then every one of them by the day it went up.
An Innovative Model for Examining the Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses in Durham
This report documents CSBDF’s partnership with the City of Durham to support small businesses recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic. While CDFIs are widely recognized for delivering emergency capital to small firms during times of crisis, this report highlights how CDFIs can also serve as effective local partners—providing technical assistance, small grants, and access to capital that help entrepreneurs stabilize and grow. By sharing our approach and outcomes, we contribute practical insights that other CDFIs and local governments can apply when designing small business programs.
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People this week
4 people were named in a story their own organization published this week, in the sentence that names them.
Alex Bloom
For more than 40 years, CED has been the breeding ground for some of the Triangle’s most successful companies,” said Alex Bloom, CED’s CEO.
From Inspiring Innovators, Elevating North Carolina Emerging Businesses: CED receives $100,000 Regions Foundation grant benefiting GRO Incubator, January 29, 2026.
Sara Walker
Food Lion is such a natural partner for Meals on Wheels of Wake County and we are so grateful for the support,” said Sara Walker, Director of Development for Meals on Wheels of Wake County.
From Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Meals on Wheels of Wake County, January 29, 2026.
Preet Mankad
These funds will truly enhance GRO’s impact across the Triangle innovation ecosystem” says Preet Mankad, Startup Programs Lead at CED.
From Inspiring Innovators, Elevating North Carolina Emerging Businesses: CED receives $100,000 Regions Foundation grant benefiting GRO Incubator, January 29, 2026.
Sara Toothman
Led by SparkLab Leader Sara Toothman, scholars engaged in hands-on, after-hours learning that blended science, technology and creativity beyond the traditional school day.
From SparkBytes, January 29, 2026.
From the causes
7 causes published something this week. The newest from each.
FFN Care in Western North Carolina: Research Summary | Smart Start & The North Carolina Partnership for Children · Feb 1 · 4 stories this weekInspiring Innovators, Elevating North Carolina Emerging Businesses: CED receives $100,000 Regions Foundation grant benefiting GRO Incubator · Jan 29 · 1 story this week
Raleigh City Farm Celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a Recommitment to Community Engagement | Raleigh City Farm | Nonprofit urban farm in downtown Raleigh, NC · Feb 2 · 1 story this week