Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
306 W. Harwood St.
Type of Organization: Farmer support, Agriculture, Local Food Systems
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kristen Aldrich
PoC Phone: 828-236-1282
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Carolina Farm Credit offers financing for young and experienced farmers, as well as those buying a rural home or running an ag-related business.
1216 Fallston Rd.
Type of Organization: Loans for land, homes, and living
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Brandy Swink
PoC Phone: 704-482-6321
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: To support organizations and initiatives that cultivate high growth entrepreneurial, innovative enterprises and create economic prosperity in the Charlotte region.
220 N Tryon Street
Type of Organization: Funding
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Eli Kahn
PoC Phone: 704-973-4542
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
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
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Not-for-profit accelerator providing entrepreneurs with key connections and tools to develop successful clean energy companies
204C PORTAL Building, UNC Charlotte
Type of Organization: Networking
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Bob Irvin
PoC Phone: (704) 458-4188
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: Kings Mountain became recognized as a NC Main Street City in 2009. Our main streets are the places of shared memory where people still come together.
101 W Gold Street
Type of Organization: Economic Development, Government Department, Non-Profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Jim Palenick
PoC Phone: 704-734-0333
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Essentially operating as the North Carolina ‘Agricultural Bank’ NCAFA originates, services, and finances loans in the agricultural sector that would otherwise not be made.
1001 Mail Service Center
Type of Organization: Gov Agency
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Chales Walls
PoC Phone: 919-790-3949
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: Providing world class mentorship and capital to fintech startups from around the globe; all in the heart of financial services hub Charlotte, NC.
222 South Church Street
Type of Organization: Funding
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Dan Roselli
PoC Phone: (980) 505-7455
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
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
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: USDA Business & Industry Loan Guarantee program bolsters the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of loans for rural businesses
Type of Organization: Guaranteed loans for small businesses.
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Bill Tew
PoC Phone: 919-776-4331 X112
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service offers programs to support business development and job training opportunities for rural residents.
4405 Bland Road
Type of Organization: Rural economic development loans and grant programs.
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Mel Ellis
PoC Phone: 919-873-2000
