Your generous support helps self-sustaining small businesses that have systematically lacked access to funding—particularly those owned by women, veterans, African-Americans, Latinos, American Indians, and other minorities.
Small businesses drive North Carolina’s economy. Carolina Small Business helps small businesses succeed by providing access to affordable capital, guidance and tools for entrepreneurs to achieve success, and a voice for the needs of small businesses.
Discover HowOne of the most rewarding things about working at the Carolina Small Business Development Fund is being able to see people realize their dreams.
Read StoriesCarolina Small Business Development Fund partners with community organizations that share in our vision to creating economic opportunity for all people. Thank you to all our community partners for your generous support and for joining us in our mission to foster economic development and strengthening our economy.
Meet Our PartnersOur sponsors and investors help us create a path towards sustainability and a stronger economy. Thanks to them, we have been able to provide access to capital to small businesses in underserved communities and continue to make an impact statewide.
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