Statewide
Small Business Centers Network
North Carolina Community College System
The North Carolina Community College System has an entrepreneurship curriculum available at a number of campuses, and the system’s Small Business Centers Network offers classes, workshops and other programs for business owners.
Strategy and Organizational Development Program
Small Business and Technology Development Center
With 18 regional offices across North Carolina, the Small Business and Technology Development Center has an entrepreneur-focused Strategy and Organizational Development Program and online training resources designed to increase the likelihood of business success.
The Business Side of the Food Industry Resources
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina State University
Based at the state’s two land-grant educational institutions, North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina State University, this educational partnership helps people put research-based knowledge to work for economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and an improved quality of life. There are programs in all 100 counties, many of which offer business and entrepreneurship-related programs.
Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship
North Carolina Rural Center
The Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship supports the development of micro, small and medium-size enterprises in rural North Carolina. Project GATE helps dislocated workers explore options for starting their own business. New Generation Ventures helps launch young adults on a path toward business ownership in rural North Carolina.
Industrial Extension Service
North Carolina State University
IES works one-on-one with small and medium-size manufacturers to help them stay competitive, retain jobs and increase profits.
Basic Community and Economic Development
University of North Carolina School of Government
This is a four-day introductory training course each summer designed for economic development professionals employed by public, civic, or private development agencies and individuals new to the field.
North Carolina Business Veteran Association
The mission of “NC VetBiz” is to support, educate, and connect all veterans in commerce in North Carolina with resources to become successful in business.
Other Entrepreneur & Business Education Resources
There are many private, not-for-profit organizations in North Carolina that serve the business community’s need for training and education.
Manufactured in North Carolina
Manufactured in North Carolina is a directory of manufacturers based in North Carolina. When a company enrolls in MNC, it gets a profile page showing its location, the type of products it manufactures, relevant certifications and contact information.
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
Identifies, enables and promotes high-growth, high-impact companies to accelerate the entrepreneurial culture of the Research Triangle and North Carolina.
SCORE
The nation’s largest network of free, expert business mentors
Provides free counseling support for start-ups and existing small businesses.
Mountain BizWorks
Mountain BizWorks is a non-profit that helps small businesses in Western North Carolina start, grow, and create jobs through loans, classes and coaching.
Center for Economic Empowerment and Development
Provides resources and advocacy for economic empowerment.
North Carolina Chamber
A not-for-profit membership organization representing the interests of business and industry.
North Carolina Economic Developers Association
A statewide association for professional economic developers and their allies in North Carolina.
North Carolina REAL Enterprises
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping bring entrepreneurship and small business creation to North Carolina.
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
North Carolina has many private colleges and universities that offer entrepreneur and/or business-related courses.
Self-Help Credit Union
Self-Help is a community development lender and real estate developer that works with qualified individuals, organizations and communities traditionally underserved by conventional markets.
Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship is a private, non-profit corporation focused on enhancing economic development in Greensboro and the surrounding area.
NC LEAP
The North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project is a public service program of the North Carolina Bar Association.