Carolina Small Business was founded in 1990 to create economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina.
As a nonprofit and certified CDFI, we are passionate about supporting small businesses in underserved areas.
Because those who go into business for themselves should never be left by themselves.
We support communities by helping entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams.
We are dream catchers.
Our vision
To create economic opportunity for all people.
Our Mission
To foster economic development in underserved communities by providing capital, business services, and policy research to support small businesses.
We help small businesses succeed by supporting them in four ways. We are:
A partner for small business in the Carolinas.
Partnership is about more than loan approval. Our approach is personal. We build one-on-one relationships with our borrowers.
An accessible funding resource.
The capital we provide bridges a critical gap in funding access to ensure small businesses have the opportunity to flourish.
A trusted business guide.
Within a complex small business landscape, we provide the tools and guidance that allow entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams.
A small business advocate.
Our ongoing policy and research work will help to ensure the quality of our programs, while establishing the foundation for healthy small business ecosystems in the Carolinas.
Our Team
Our team brings a high level of competency, professionalism, dedication, and vision. The extraordinary passion the team brings for quality and excellence is reflected in all of the services we offer.
Meet Our TeamOur Board
We have assembled a diverse and highly skilled board of directors with varying experiences that will significantly aid in achieving our mission to promote, create, and protect economic opportunity for everyone.
Meet Our Board