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: The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
400 7th Street SW
Type of Organization: Gov Agency
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Niki Jacobs
PoC Phone: (202) 682-5403
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: Asheville Angels is a member-based angel investor network, investing in startups and early-stage, high-growth companies across the Southeast USA.
36 Montford Ave
Type of Organization: Funding Agency, Angel Investor Organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Josh Dorfman
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: CCCD administers three national award programs: the Craft Research Fund Program for independent and graduate scholars, the Windgate Fellowship Award Program for emerging craft artists graduating from universities, and the Windgate Museum Internship Program for craft-focused curatorial internships within museums. Additionally, CCCD convenes national meetings, curates exhibitions, programs lectures and workshops, and sponsors international residencies
67 Broadway Street
Type of Organization: Non profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: ANNA HELGESON
PoC Phone: 828.785.1357
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
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: Charlotte Regional Partnership is a nonprofit organization comprised of 16 counties dedicated to the planned growth and prosperity of Charlotte region
550 S. Caldwell St., Suite 760
Type of Organization: Economic Development, Regional Partnership
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Steven Pearse
PoC Phone: 704-347-8942
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: City Startup Labs entrepreneurs move through modules on conditioning, entrepreneurial mindset, critical-thinking, team-building, & business planning.
PORTAL Building, 9319 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Type of Organization: Netwrok
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Henry Rock
PoC Phone: (704) 807-3000
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.
150 W. Mountain St.
Type of Organization: Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Anna Lineberger
PoC Phone: (704) 739-4755
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: Bill Watson
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
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kristin Reece
PoC Phone: 704-669-4701
Sep 7, 2016
104 Howie Drive
Type of Organization: Public Library
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Carol Wilson
PoC Phone: 704-487-9069
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
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 160 chapters in 50 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.
NA
Type of Organization: Network
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: John Bly
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: FFM values family farms, endorses sustainable food production practices & innovation, & contributes to the health & prosperity of the local community.
126 W. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Agriculture
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: SHELBY: Angelina Smith KINGS MTN: Nancy Fichter
PoC Phone: SHELBY: 704-470-7603 KINGS MTN: 704-600-5397
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: IMAF-Charlotte's strength lies in its members – a group of highly successful men and women, residing or having interest in the greater Charlotte Region. The membership represents a variety of professional experiences and include those having direct experience in high growth industries and technologies.
719 Angelica Circle
Type of Organization: Seed-stage angel capital fund
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: N/A
PoC Phone: N/A
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: Michael Worley
PoC Phone: 704-730-2197
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The Manufacturing Solutions Center is a non-profit in Conover, NC, working to assist with product testing, development, training, & engineering.
301 Conover Station SE
Type of Organization: Entrepreneur support
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Linda York
PoC Phone: 828-327-7000
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: As a vital and innovative centerpiece in Kings Mountain, Mauney Library provides resources to our citizens in creating and achieving a bright future.
100 S. Piedmont Avenue
Type of Organization: Public Library
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Heather Sanford
PoC Phone: 704-734-4495
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The NC Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community & workforce development, providing support to launch & grow business.
301 North Wilmington StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601-1058
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Secretary of Commerce John E. Skvarla, III
PoC Phone: (919) 814-4600
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: Our mission statement: The North Carolina Natural Products Association (NCNPA) was formed as a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, cultivating, sustainably harvesting, and processing North Carolina grown medicinal plants. NCNPA's mission is to establish North Carolina as a key global supplier of premium-quality raw materials and plant-based value added products such as natural medicines, organic products, functional foods, and personal care products.
PO Box 8023 Asheville NC 28814
Type of Organization: non-profit organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Chuck Blethen
PoC Phone: 828-301-3010
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
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: IES helps improve, promote, & connect industry to the world-class research of NC State in manufacturing, healthcare, & government service sectors.
1005 Capability Drive, Suite 200, Research III
Type of Organization: NC State Industry Expansion Solutions
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Phil Mintz
PoC Phone: 919.515.2358
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: The three-month program focuses on early-stage mobile, software and web companies. RevTech Labs provides free work space, mentorship and programming all geared toward revolutionary technology startups.
222 South Church Street
Type of Organization: Networking
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
Jul 18, 2017
Brief Description: The SBTDC has helped NC businesses grow and create new jobs since 1984. We provide management counseling and educational services to small businesses.
1990 Main Ave. SE
Type of Organization: Provider of management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Byron Hicks
PoC Phone: 828-345-1110
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: investment sourcing, regional syndication, angel group development, and investor education
Type of Organization: Early stage capital formation in South Carolina.
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: (Online web-based)
PoC Phone: ***
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: It's the mission of the Cleveland County Library System to offer access to a comprehensive collection of materials, in a safe & welcoming environment.
112 Piedmont Drive Lawndale, NC 28090
Type of Organization: Public Library
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Debbie Page
PoC Phone: 704-538-7005
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: Audrey Whetton
PoC Phone: (704) 484-3100
