Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: BLNC provides answers to questions about starting or growing a business.
15000 Weston Parkway
Type of Organization: Business startup counseling
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Melanie Underwood
PoC Phone: 980-256-0497
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Kings Mountain has a manager/council form of government. City Council is the policy making and legislative body of the city government.
101 W. Gold Street
Type of Organization: Municipality
PoC Phone: (704) 734-0333
Jul 11, 2016
Brief Description: The Small Business Center at CCC provides workshops, seminars, counseling, information, and referral services for small business owners and operators in Cleveland County.
Le Grand Center, 1800 E. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Community College, Small Business Center
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Steve Padgett
PoC Phone: 704-669-4146
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Chamber's mission is to strengthen business, promote economic development and enhance community vitality.
200 S. Lafayette St.
Type of Organization: Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Christine Cribb
PoC Phone: (704) 487-8521
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: CCEDP works to actively recruit new industry & create in Cleveland County a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding, & new businesses.
1800 E. Marion St
Type of Organization: Economic Development
PoC Phone: 704-669-4701
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Government serves the people of Cleveland County, North Carolina.
311 East Marion Street
Type of Organization: County Manager
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: David Cotton
PoC Phone: 704-484-4800
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Cooperative Extension is the outreach arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University and the School of Agriculture at North Carolina A&T State University. We are county agents, professors, scientists and volunteers working together to improve the quality of life in North Carolina.
130 S. Post Rd, Suite 1
Type of Organization: Deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Greg Traywick
PoC Phone: 704-482-4365
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The Small Business Grant requires a net increase in taxable value of at least $50,000 for the year following the year of application.
311 E. Marion Street
Type of Organization: County Tax
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Sherry Lavender
PoC Phone: 704-484-4843
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The Cooperative Extension offers educational programs to benefit farmers, rural and urban residents, families, community and civic leaders and youth.
130 S. Post Rd., Suite 1
Type of Organization: Agriculture, State Organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Greg Traywick
PoC Phone: 704-482-4365
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Workshops and events are offered to entrepreneurs. Webinars and mentoring offer support to start-up businesses.
6302 Fairview Rd, Suite 300
Type of Organization: Free one on one mentoring to business owners and entrepreneurs.
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS
PoC Phone: 704-344-6576
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Shelby Building Services Department reviews plans, issues permits, and performs inspections within the city limits.
315 South Lafayette Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Building Inspections Department
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kathy Melton
PoC Phone: 704-484-6805
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: Uptown Shelby’s tree-lined streets invite locals and visitors alike to a variety of independent businesses and top-notch attractions.
211 South Trade Street
Type of Organization: Main Street Program, Government Department, Non-Profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Carly Bostic
PoC Phone: (704) 484-3100
