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After 7 years of service and thousands of entrepreneurs helped, we’re retiring our Support Directory and launching our new and improved Support Navigator. Get the free and low-cost support you need to start and grow your business using the Support Navigator above!


STEP for Small Business
Raleigh, NC
STEP for Small Business focuses the community economic development efforts of small towns on entrepreneurship and small business development.

Strategic Growth Loan
Durham, NC
The Strategic Growth Loan (SGL) program is designed to help North Carolina life science product companies reach specific milestones.

Surry County EDP
Mount Airy, NC
Let the Surry Economic Development Partnership help you establish a business or grow your business.

Surry Community College Small Business Center Confidential Counseling
Dobson, NC
Free, confidential counseling to assist you with starting or growing a business.

Southwestern Community College Small Business Center Confidential Counseling
Sylva, NC
Free, confidential counseling to assist you with starting or growing a business.

Tri-County Community College Small Business Center Confidential Counseling
Murphy, NC
Free, confidential counseling to assist you with starting or growing a business.


The Council for Entrepreneurial Development
Research Triangle Park, NC
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development connects entrepreneurial companies with high-value resources to accelerate business growth.

RTP Capital
Research Triangle Park, NC
RTP Capital is an angel network focused on seed and early stage investment opportunities.

Rural Food Business Assistance Project
Raleigh, NC
Supports farmers, value-added processors, and food service businesses in order to stimulate successful and thriving agribusinesses.

Sandhills SCORE Mentoring
Pinehurst, NC
Our SCORE mentors will help you start and grow your business through free and confidential business advice online and in person.