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: 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
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.
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
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: 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
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
