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HOW DO I GET CONTRACTS IN NC

From contracting with local, state and federal governments to contracting with major corporations in the private sector, there are many opportunities to secure business in the Charlotte region.

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HOW TO GROW A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

If you’re looking for opportunities to do business with local, state and federal government, you should explore our resources on becoming certified by each applicable agency.

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HOW DO I GET BONDED FOR MY BUSINESS

Your particular business may need a surety bond in order to recieve government contracts. Learn more about resources that can help your business development.

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HOW TO GET A CONTRACTORS LICENSE IN NC

Bidding on contracts doesn’t have to be so stressful with our bidding basics.

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BEFCOR is a non-profit corporation providing business owners with long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and other fixed assets.

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The Brian Hamilton Foundation provides free entrepreneurship education for all, whether you already own a business or want to start one.

Carolina Business Capital (formerly Centralina Development Corporation) at Charlotte

Carolina Business Capital (formerly Centralina Development Corporation) partners with banks to finance real estate and heavy equipment for small businesses across North Carolina.

Carolina Small Business Development Fund in Charlotte
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Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CLGBTCC) provides its members with transformational networking and educational opportunities that increase the financial, intellectual, and social capital of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business community.

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Catapult™ (formerly The Employers Association) is a trusted membership association founded on the drive, purpose and mission to serve North Carolina employers and create vital, successful workplaces.

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The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is a membership, volunteer-led organization that creates competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies and delivering innovative programs and services.

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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a wide variety of resources for businesses and non-profit organizations.

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The workforce development board offers services and programs to support your business’s growth potential: customized recruiting assistance, training grants for new and incumbent workers, labor market information and more.

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The City of Charlotte provides business development support through a variety of services and programs.

City Startup Labs (CSL) for creating new class enterpreneurs

City Startup Labs (CSL) has a mission of reimaging of African American millennials (Black Adults 18-34 yrs.) as a new class of entrepreneurs and innovators.

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The Central Piedmont Corporate Learning Center provides training and development opportunities for businesses and organizations. They offer hundreds of courses and hands-on programs, all of which can be customized to meet each entrepreneur’s needs.

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The Small Business Center at CPCC provides expert assistance and valuable resources to prospective and existing small business owners and non-profit organizations.

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The purpose of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC) is to offer a sustainable bilingual platform of programs, events and services that engages, empowers and supports both Latino and non-Latino businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals.

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Mecklenburg County oversees many business license and permit processes and seeks to increase participation of MWSBE firms in the business community.

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The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), Charlotte Chapter, a non-profit organization established in 1985, is a professional development organization serving the Charlotte community at large.

NAWBO-Charlotte supports women entrepreneurs in Charlotte

NAWBO Charlotte is a professional organization specifically designed to fuel the success of the 42,000 women-owned businesses in the greater Charlotte area.

Prospera at Charlotte for Hispanic entrepreneurs

About our Partner Prospera is an economic development, non-profit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance… Read More

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SCORE counselors and mentors are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful businesses.

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The nonprofit Center for Community Self-Help and its financing affiliates provide business loans and technical support to businesses throughout the Charlotte region.

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The SBTDC is here to help small business owners meet the challenges of today’s business environment – manage their ever-changing world, and plan for the future of their business…

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The SBA provides a variety of assistance to small businesses including loans and loan guarantees as well as counseling and training workshops – bond guarantees and business advocacy.

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About our Partner The Center for Private Business at Wake Forest University is a membership… Read More

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Ventureprise is a broad-based hands-on strategic effort to help high growth startups and early stage companies grow.

The Women’s Business Center provides tools and support to help women-owned businesses start and grow.

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