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: 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
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: 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
Jul 12, 2016
Brief Description: Are you planning to open a business in Shelby? Great! The City of Shelby wants to help you prosper in your business ventures. Contact (704 484-6829).
300 S. Washington St.
Type of Organization: Municipality
PoC Phone: 704-484-6801
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
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
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
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: 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
Sep 21, 2016
Brief Description: At Gardner-Webb we seek to educate men and women to compete effectively in tomorrow’s business world.
110 South Main Street
Type of Organization: University
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Dr. Van Graham
PoC Phone: (704) 406-2260
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
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: Machelle Baker Sanders
PoC Phone: (919) 814-4600
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The N.C. Department of Labor is charged with promoting the "health, safety and general well-being" of more than 4 million workers in the state.
1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Cherie Berry
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
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: NC IDEA serves as a catalyst for young, high-growth, technology companies. NC IDEA provides small grants to high-tech start up companies in NC.
201 West Main Street
Type of Organization: NC Grant Program
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Andrea Cook
PoC Phone: 919-941-5600
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is a business development entity of the North Carolina Community College System
2201 Hull Road
Type of Organization: Business development entity of the NC Community College System
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Fran Perez-Wilhite
PoC Phone: 704-806-6858
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
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: Contact the Office of the City Clerk for Peddlers Licenses and Special Events Permits.
300 South Washington Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, City Clerk
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Carol Williams
PoC Phone: 704-669-6588
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Shelby is a full service municipality and we want to help you prosper in your business venture.
315 South Lafayette Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Planning & Development Office
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Walter Scharer
PoC Phone: 704-484-6829
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
