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
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
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 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
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
Nov 21, 2016
Brief Description: An AAS in Entrepreneurship from Cleveland Community College allows a student to transfer-in to the BS in Entrepreneurship at Gardner Webb University.
137 South Post Road
Type of Organization: Community College
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Dr. John Lattimore
PoC Phone: 704-669-4020
Nov 21, 2016
Brief Description: Continuing Education classes are non-credit classes intended to help the entrepreneur learn about specific areas of starting a business.
137 South Post Road
Type of Organization: Community College
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Ken Mooney
PoC Phone: 704-669-4115
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
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
Nov 21, 2016
Brief Description: Cleveland County Schools offers programs in Career & Technical Education (CTE) to develop entrepreneurial skills for middle & high school students.
400 West Marion Street
Type of Organization: Public Education
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Rhonda Benfield
PoC Phone: 704-476-8034
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
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: 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: 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
Mar 20, 2017
Brief Description: The portal supports the NCMBC's goals to retain federal revenues and create jobs by: expanding government contracting with NC companies; integrating transitioning military and military family members into the state workforce; and recruiting additional defense-related industries to North Carolina.
2201 Hull Road
Type of Organization: Supports the NCMBC's goals to retain federal revenues and create jobs
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: (Online web-based)
PoC Phone: ***
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
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: Non profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Niki Jacobs
PoC Phone: (202) 682-5403
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
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: 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: 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
