Sep 7, 2016
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.
Type of Organization: Farmer support, Agriculture, Local Food Systems
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kristen Aldrich
PoC Phone: 828-236-1282
Sep 7, 2016
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 Ave
Type of Organization: Funding Agency, Angel Investor Organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Josh Dorfman
Nov 22, 2016
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 Ave
Type of Organization: Municipality, Planning & Development Office
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Tom Hart
PoC Phone: 704-434-2357
Nov 22, 2016
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 Ave
Type of Organization: Municipality, Public Works
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Mike Gibert
PoC Phone: (704) 434-2357
Sep 7, 2016
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 760
Type of Organization: Economic Development, Regional Partnership
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Steven Pearse
PoC Phone: 704-347-8942
Aug 16, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Municipality
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Marilyn Sellers
PoC Phone: marilyns@cityofkm.com
Jul 12, 2016
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.
Type of Organization: Municipality
PoC Phone: 704-484-6866
Nov 21, 2016
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 Road
Type of Organization: Community College
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Dr. John Lattimore
PoC Phone: 704-669-4020
Nov 21, 2016
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 Road
Type of Organization: Community College
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Ken Mooney
PoC Phone: 704-669-4115
Jul 11, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Community College, Small Business Center
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Steve Padgett
PoC Phone: 704-669-6000
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Building Inspections Office helps with commercial building inspections and permits.
311 E. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Building Inspections Department
PoC Phone: 704-484-4997
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Health Department, Office of Environmental Health, serves the community through providing a variety of permits & evaluations.
200 S Post Rd
Type of Organization: County Health Department
PoC Phone: 980-484-5130
Nov 22, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Planning & Mapping Office
PoC Phone: 704-484-4979
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: To register your business name with Cleveland County, you may do this with the Register of Deeds office.
311 E. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Register of Deeds Office
PoC Phone: 704-484-4834
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: Cleveland County Tax Administration Office Collection addresses property taxes, special assessments, and beer/wine permits.
311 E. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Tax Administration
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Necole Richard
PoC Phone: 704-484-4843
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Chamber's mission is to strengthen business, promote economic development and enhance community vitality.
150 W. Mountain St.
Type of Organization: Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Anna Lineberger
PoC Phone: (704) 739-4755
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Chamber's mission is to strengthen business, promote economic development and enhance community vitality.
200 S. Lafayette St.
Type of Organization: Non-Profit, Chamber of Commerce
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Bill Watson
PoC Phone: (704) 487-8521
Sep 7, 2016
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 St
Type of Organization: Economic Development
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kristin Reece
PoC Phone: 704-669-4701
Aug 16, 2016
Brief Description: The Cleveland County Government serves the people of Cleveland County, North Carolina.
311 East Marion Street
Type of Organization: County Government
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Jeff Richardson
PoC Phone: 704-484-4900
Sep 7, 2016
104 Howie Drive
Type of Organization: Public Library
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Carol Wilson
PoC Phone: 704-487-9069
Nov 21, 2016
Brief Description: Cleveland County Schools offers programs in Career & Technical Education (CTE) to develop entrepreneurial skills for middle & high school students.
400 West Marion Street
Type of Organization: Public Education
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Tony Fogleman
PoC Phone: 704-476-8035
Sep 7, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: County Tax
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Chris Green
PoC Phone: 704-484-4845
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: FFM values family farms, endorses sustainable food production practices & innovation, & contributes to the health & prosperity of the local community.
126 W. Marion Street
Type of Organization: Agriculture
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: SHELBY: Angelina Smith KINGS MTN: Nancy Fichter
PoC Phone: SHELBY: 704-470-7603 KINGS MTN: 704-600-5397
Sep 21, 2016
Brief Description: At Gardner-Webb we seek to educate men and women to compete effectively in tomorrow’s business world.
110 South Main Street
Type of Organization: University
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Dr. Van Graham
PoC Phone: (704) 406-2260
Sep 7, 2016
Brief Description: The Building and Zoning Department's mission statement is "Safeguarding our community through code compliance."
1013 N Piedmont Avenue
Type of Organization: Municipality, Building and Zoning Department
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Mike Roper
Sep 7, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Main Street Program, Government Department, Non-Profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Jan Harris
PoC Phone: 704-730-2197
Sep 7, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Planning and Economic Development Department, Government Department
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Steve Killian
PoC Phone: 704-734-4595
Sep 7, 2016
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 SE
Type of Organization: Entrepreneur support
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Linda York
PoC Phone: 828-327-7000
Aug 16, 2016
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 Avenue
Type of Organization: Public Library
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Heather Sanford
PoC Phone: 704-734-4495
Sep 7, 2016
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 of Contact (PoC) Name: Marcia Allocco
PoC Phone: 704-235-2107
Sep 7, 2016
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: Secretary of Commerce John E. Skvarla, III
PoC Phone: (919) 814-4600
Sep 7, 2016
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
Sep 7, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: NC Grant Program
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Andrea Cook
PoC Phone: 919-941-5600
Sep 7, 2016
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. NCNPA's mission is to establish North Carolina as a key global supplier of premium-quality raw materials and plant-based value added products such as natural medicines, organic products, functional foods, and personal care products.
PO Box 8023 Asheville NC 28814
Type of Organization: non-profit organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Chuck Blethen
PoC Phone: 828-301-3010
Sep 7, 2016
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 1
Type of Organization: Agriculture, State Organization
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Greg Traywick
PoC Phone: 704-482-4365
Sep 7, 2016
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 III
Type of Organization: NC State Industry Expansion Solutions
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Phil Mintz
PoC Phone: 919.515.2358
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Shelby Building Services Department reviews plans, issues permits, and performs inspections within the city limits.
315 South Lafayette Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Building Inspections Department
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Kathy Melton
PoC Phone: 704-484-6805
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: Contact the Office of the City Clerk for Peddlers Licenses and Special Events Permits.
300 South Washington Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, City Clerk
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Bernadette Parduski
PoC Phone: 704-484-6801
Nov 22, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Planning & Development Office
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Walter Scharer
PoC Phone: 704 484-6829
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Shelby Public Works department manages sanitation, recycling, streets, signage, and fleet maintenance.
820 W. Grover Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Public Works
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Danny Darst
PoC Phone: 704-484-6846
Nov 22, 2016
Brief Description: The City of Shelby is a full service utility community.
824 W Grover Street
Type of Organization: Municipality, Utlities
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: City of Shelby Customer Service
PoC Phone: 704.484.6866
Sep 7, 2016
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 Contact (PoC) Name: Debbie Page
PoC Phone: 704-538-7005
Sep 7, 2016
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 Street
Type of Organization: Main Street Program, Government Department, Non-Profit
Point of Contact (PoC) Name: Audrey Whetton
PoC Phone: (704) 484-3100
