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Carolina Small Business Development Fund creates economic opportunities across North Carolina.
We support communities by helping entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams.
But starting and maintaining a successful small business isn’t easy. Aspiring business owners face countless challenges—especially within rural and historically underserved communities.
Carolina Small Business Development Fund creates economic opportunities across North Carolina.
We support communities by helping entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams.
Your journey begins here. But It's not just a loan. You’ll gain access to capital, the skills to manage debt and build credit, and resources for financial education. To apply for a loan, please complete our online application.
Start HereApply to qualify for a loan with Carolina Small Business Development Fund. Five finalists will be selected to participate in an online voting competition where the winner will receive full project financing and free professional support services!
Learn MoreThe mission of the Western Women’s Business Center is to provide capital, high quality technical assistance, and programs that reduce barriers and serve as a catalyst to the success of women entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina.
Learn MoreNuestra misión es proporcionar servicios de préstamos, asistencia técnica y herramientas de gestión empresarial a los empresarios hispanos y la comunidad latina en Carolina del Norte; en especial a aquellos que están social o económicamente en desventaja o desatendidos.
Aprenda MásThe Eastern Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (EWEC) was created through a partnership between Carolina Small Business Development and Elizabeth City State University to provide an ecosystem of support to female entrepreneurs that will provide sustainable growth and job creation in Northeastern North Carolina. The mission of the EWEC is to provide capital, high-quality technical assistance, and programs that reduce barriers and serve as a catalyst to the success of women entrepreneurs in Northeastern North Carolina.
Learn moreCarolina Small Business Development Fund in partnership with Shaw University has established an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center in Southeast Downtown Raleigh. The Center’s purpose is to: inspire, connect, encourage, and support startups, students and existing entrepreneurs.
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