Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Brief Description:  ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. 306 W. Harwood St.Asheville, NC 28801 Type of Organization:  Farmer support,...
Asheville Angels

Asheville Angels

Brief Description:  Asheville Angels is a member-based angel investor network, investing in startups and early-stage, high-growth companies across the Southeast USA. 36 Montford AveAsheville, NC 28801 Type of Organization:  Funding Agency, Angel Investor...
Boiling Springs -Planning Department

Boiling Springs -Planning Department

Brief Description:  The Planning and Zoning Department regulates growth by reviewing proposed development, issuing permits, and enforcing the Town's Zoning Code. 114 East College AveShelby, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Planning & Development...
Boiling Springs -Public Works

Boiling Springs -Public Works

Brief Description:  The Public Works Department oversees numerous services including water and sewer utilities, streets and lighting, and solid waste and recycling. 114 East College AveBoiling Springs, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Public...
Charlotte Regional Partnership

Charlotte Regional Partnership

Brief Description:  Charlotte Regional Partnership is a nonprofit organization comprised of 16 counties dedicated to the planned growth and prosperity of Charlotte region 550 S. Caldwell St., Suite 760Charlotte, NC 28202 Type of Organization:  Economic...
City of Kings Mountain

City of Kings Mountain

Brief Description:  The City of Kings Mountain has a manager/council form of government. City Council is the policy making and legislative body of the city government. 101 W. Gold StreetKings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Municipality Point of...
City of Shelby

City of Shelby

Brief Description:  Are you planning to open a business in Shelby? Great! The City of Shelby wants to help you prosper in your business ventures. Contact (704 484-6829). 300 S. Washington St.Shelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality PoC Phone:...
Cleveland Community College -AAS in Entrepreneurship

Cleveland Community College -AAS in Entrepreneurship

Brief Description:  An AAS in Entrepreneurship from Cleveland Community College allows a student to transfer-in to the BS in Entrepreneurship at Gardner Webb University. 137 South Post RoadShelby, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Community College Point of...
Cleveland Community College -Continuing Education

Cleveland Community College -Continuing Education

Brief Description:  Continuing Education classes are non-credit classes intended to help the entrepreneur learn about specific areas of starting a business. 137 South Post RoadShelby, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Community College Point of Contact (PoC)...
Cleveland Community College -Small Business Center

Cleveland Community College -Small Business Center

Brief Description:  The Small Business Center at CCC provides workshops, seminars, counseling, information, and referral services for small business owners and operators in Cleveland County. Le Grand Center, 1800 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28152 Type of...
Cleveland County -Building Inspections

Cleveland County -Building Inspections

Brief Description:  The Cleveland County Building Inspections Office helps with commercial building inspections and permits. 311 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Building Inspections Department PoC Phone:...
Cleveland County -Health Department

Cleveland County -Health Department

Brief Description:  The Cleveland County Health Department, Office of Environmental Health, serves the community through providing a variety of permits & evaluations. 200 S Post RdShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  County Health Department PoC Phone:...
Cleveland County -Planning & Mapping

Cleveland County -Planning & Mapping

Brief Description:  The Planning Department has the responsibility for a variety of land use activities and services available to Cleveland County businesses. 311 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Planning & Mapping Office...
Cleveland County -Register of Deeds

Cleveland County -Register of Deeds

Brief Description:  To register your business name with Cleveland County, you may do this with the Register of Deeds office. 311 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Register of Deeds Office PoC Phone:  704-484-4834 View...
Cleveland County -Tax Administration

Cleveland County -Tax Administration

Brief Description:  Cleveland County Tax Administration Office Collection addresses property taxes, special assessments, and beer/wine permits. 311 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Tax Administration Point of Contact...
Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce -Kings Mountain

Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce -Kings Mountain

Brief Description:  The Cleveland County Chamber's mission is to strengthen business, promote economic development and enhance community vitality. 150 W. Mountain St.Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce Point of...
Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce -Shelby

Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce -Shelby

Brief Description:  The Cleveland County Chamber's mission is to strengthen business, promote economic development and enhance community vitality. 200 S. Lafayette St.Shelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce Point of Contact...
Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership

Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership

Brief Description:  CCEDP works to actively recruit new industry & create in Cleveland County a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding, & new businesses. 1800 E. Marion StShelby, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Economic Development Point of...
Cleveland County Government

Cleveland County Government

Brief Description:  The Cleveland County Government serves the people of Cleveland County, North Carolina. 311 East Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  County Government Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  Jeff Richardson PoC Phone:...
Cleveland County Memorial Library

Cleveland County Memorial Library

104 Howie DriveShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Public Library Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  Carol Wilson PoC Phone:  704-487-9069 View...
Cleveland County Schools -Career and Technical Education (K-12)

Cleveland County Schools -Career and Technical Education (K-12)

Brief Description:  Cleveland County Schools offers programs in Career & Technical Education (CTE) to develop entrepreneurial skills for middle & high school students. 400 West Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Public Education Point of...
Cleveland County Small Business Investment Grant Program

Cleveland County Small Business Investment Grant Program

Brief Description:  The Small Business Grant requires a net increase in taxable value of at least $100,000 for the year following the year of application. 311 E. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  County Tax Point of Contact (PoC) Name:...
Foothills Farmers Market

Foothills Farmers Market

Brief Description:  FFM values family farms, endorses sustainable food production practices & innovation, & contributes to the health & prosperity of the local community. 126 W. Marion StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Agriculture Point of...
Gardner Webb University -BS in Entrepreneurship

Gardner Webb University -BS in Entrepreneurship

Brief Description:  At Gardner-Webb we seek to educate men and women to compete effectively in tomorrow’s business world. 110 South Main StreetBoiling Springs, NC 28017 Type of Organization:  University Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  Dr. Van Graham PoC...
Kings Mountain -Building and Zoning Department

Kings Mountain -Building and Zoning Department

Brief Description:  The Building and Zoning Department's mission statement is "Safeguarding our community through code compliance." 1013 N Piedmont AvenueKings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Building and Zoning Department Point of...
Kings Mountain -Main Street Program

Kings Mountain -Main Street Program

Brief Description:  Kings Mountain became recognized as a NC Main Street City in 2009. Our main streets are the places of shared memory where people still come together. 101 W Gold StreetKings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Main Street Program,...
Kings Mountain -Planning Department

Kings Mountain -Planning Department

Brief Description:  The Planning Department administers and implements programs that involve land uses in the city or the extraterritorial land use jurisdiction area. 101 W Gold StreetKings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Planning and Economic...
Manufacturing Solutions Center

Manufacturing Solutions Center

Brief Description:  The Manufacturing Solutions Center is a non-profit in Conover, NC, working to assist with product testing, development, training, & engineering. 301 Conover Station SEConover, NC 28613 Type of Organization:  Entrepreneur support Point of...
Mauney Memorial Library

Mauney Memorial Library

Brief Description:  As a vital and innovative centerpiece in Kings Mountain, Mauney Library provides resources to our citizens in creating and achieving a bright future. 100 S. Piedmont AvenueKings Mountain, NC 28086 Type of Organization:  Public Library...
NC DENR -Recycling Business Assistance Center

NC DENR -Recycling Business Assistance Center

Brief Description:  The NC DENR Recycling Business Assistance Center provides resources and information on recycling business development assistance. 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 Type of Organization:  Recycling/environmental Point...
NC Department of Commerce

NC Department of Commerce

Brief Description:  The NC Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community & workforce development, providing support to launch & grow business. 301 North Wilmington StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601-1058 Point of Contact (PoC) Name:...
NC Department of Labor

NC Department of Labor

Brief Description:  The N.C. Department of Labor is charged with promoting the "health, safety and general well-being" of more than 4 million workers in the state. 1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  Cherie Berry...
NC IDEA

NC IDEA

Brief Description:  NC IDEA serves as a catalyst for young, high-growth, technology companies. NC IDEA provides small grants to high-tech start up companies in NC. 201 West Main StreetDurham, NC 27701 Type of Organization:  NC Grant Program Point of Contact...
NC Natural Products Association

NC Natural Products Association

Brief Description:  Our mission statement: The North Carolina Natural Products Association (NCNPA) was formed as a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, cultivating, sustainably harvesting, and processing North Carolina grown medicinal plants....
NCSU Cooperative Extension Office

NCSU Cooperative Extension Office

Brief Description:  The Cooperative Extension offers educational programs to benefit farmers, rural and urban residents, families, community and civic leaders and youth. 130 S. Post Rd., Suite 1Shelby, NC 28152 Type of Organization:  Agriculture, State...
NCSU Industrial Extension Service

NCSU Industrial Extension Service

Brief Description:  IES helps improve, promote, & connect industry to the world-class research of NC State in manufacturing, healthcare, & government service sectors. 1005 Capability Drive, Suite 200, Research IIIRaleigh, NC 27606 Type of Organization:  NC...
Shelby -Business Inspection Department

Shelby -Business Inspection Department

Brief Description:  The City of Shelby Building Services Department reviews plans, issues permits, and performs inspections within the city limits. 315 South Lafayette StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Building Inspections...
Shelby -Office of City Clerk

Shelby -Office of City Clerk

Brief Description:  Contact the Office of the City Clerk for Peddlers Licenses and Special Events Permits. 300 South Washington StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, City Clerk Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  Bernadette Parduski PoC...
Shelby -Planning & Development Office

Shelby -Planning & Development Office

Brief Description:  The City of Shelby is a full service municipality and we want to help you prosper in your business venture. 315 South Lafayette StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Planning & Development Office Point of Contact...
Shelby -Public Works

Shelby -Public Works

Brief Description:  The City of Shelby Public Works department manages sanitation, recycling, streets, signage, and fleet maintenance. 820 W. Grover StreetShelby, NC 28151 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Public Works Point of Contact (PoC) Name:...
Shelby -Utilities Department

Shelby -Utilities Department

Brief Description:  The City of Shelby is a full service utility community. 824 W Grover StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Municipality, Utlities Point of Contact (PoC) Name:  City of Shelby Customer Service PoC Phone:  704.484.6866...
Spangler Branch Library

Spangler Branch Library

Brief Description:  It's the mission of the Cleveland County Library System to offer access to a comprehensive collection of materials, in a safe & welcoming environment. 112 Piedmont Drive Lawndale, NC 28090 Type of Organization:  Public Library Point of...
Uptown Shelby Main Street Program

Uptown Shelby Main Street Program

Brief Description:  Uptown Shelby’s tree-lined streets invite locals and visitors alike to a variety of independent businesses and top-notch attractions. 211 South Trade StreetShelby, NC 28150 Type of Organization:  Main Street Program, Government...