/ Locating a Business

If your business is ready to expand or relocate Charlotte has a variety of resources that can provide relocation, site selection and development & permitting assistance. In some instances there are specific financial programs to assist businesses that relocate to particular parts of our city.

Before you sign a lease or buy a building make sure you are aware of  all zoning, land-use, and building standards requirements that may exist.

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When it comes to locating your business, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance provides a variety of resources. Contact their Economic Development staff for information on relocating and expanding your business, or access tools like Xceligent Real Estate Search and Site One to make finding real estate easier than ever.

Charlotte Works programs and services for nonprofit organizations

Charlotte Works can provide the tools and hard data you need to help you make a better, more informed decision on the location of your business.

Finding the right land or building for your business can be a monumental decision – finding the best financing can be equally important and challenging. In some cases, where a business chooses to locate depends on the cost of financing and the amount of down payment. When you decide where your business will be located, BEFCOR can help with the financing.

As an SBA-licensed non-profit lender, BEFCOR offers SBA 504 loans to emerging and expanding businesses in North Carolina. SBA 504 financing is the perfect solution for businesses seeking low down payment, low fixed interest rate, and a longer payback. These loans are tailored to the needs of growing companies. If you have a business in North Carolina, contact BEFCOR for details about SBA 504 loans

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Charlotte Center City Partners offers economic development and site selection services for businesses relocating to Center City. They also manage the 7th Street Public Market at which vendor opportunities are available for select goods including fresh & affordable regional foods.

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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.

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

CMSDCs mission is to expand business opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises.

Charlotte Business INClusion is a City of Charlotte program that seeks to increase utilization of Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprises in local contracting opportunities.

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.

We are a non-profit organization serving black-owned businesses in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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.

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

The Employers Association is Charlotte’s premier partner for human resource solutions, helping employers build successful workplaces.

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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