The Council for Entrepreneurial Development was formed to empower the successful creation and growth of entrepreneurial companies in the North Carolina region.

CED acts as the connective center for all of this to happen. Through high-touch support, education, access to capital, and crucial connections, we bring entrepreneurs together with the optimal resources needed to turn a new company into a success story.

It’s a passion for entrepreneurship and the desire to help the people building new companies that inspires us to provide these services and resources. We have seen firsthand the power of connecting people who share this passion–it results in a thriving business community, a healthier economy, and an ever-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.