SBA provides counseling and training for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through various partner organizations. Select your SBA District Office to find a list of resources in your area, or filter by Resource Partner type.
You can also find a U.S. Export Assistance Center or APEX Accelerator near you, or look up the Veterans Business Outreach Center that supports your state.
Local resources in North Carolina District
Charlotte - Main office
6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28210
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Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~ NCCU-Durham Satellite
1801 Fayetteville St
G08-G09 Willis Bldg.
Durham, North Carolina 27707 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~ University of North Carolina
701 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 340
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ~Central Carolina Region SBTDC
1700 MLK Jr Blvd
Suite 115 CB 1823
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~Appalachian State University Sub-Center~Hickory SBTDC
1990 Main Ave S.E.
Hickory, North Carolina 28602 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~Appalachian State University~Northwestern Region SBTDC
130 Poplar Grove Rd
Boone, North Carolina 28607 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~Capital Region SBTDC
1021 Main Campus Drive, CB 7019
Poulton Innovation Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~East Carolina University~Eastern Region SBTDC
300 East First Street
Willis Bldg.
Greenville, North Carolina 27858 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~Elizabeth City State University~Northeastern Region SBTDC
1704 Weeksville Rd.
KE White Graduate Center
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~Fayetteville State University~Cape Fear Region SBTDC
1073 Murchison Rd
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub
Fayetteville, North Carolina 27599 -
Small Business Development Center
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center ~North Carolina A&T State University~Northeast Piedmont SBTDC
1451 S Elm Eugene Street
Suite 2203
Greensboro, North Carolina 27406
What kind of help do you need?
Read on to discover which resource best suits your needs. If you're still not sure, your SBA District Office can help you decide.
SCORE business mentors
SCORE’s volunteer, expert mentors offer area-specific advice on an ongoing basis. SCORE provides a wide range of services including training, webinars, online workshops, courses on demand, and a library of online resources.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.
Veteran's Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
VBOCs provide business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.
Women's Business Centers (WBC)
WBCs provide free to low-cost counseling and training to assist women in starting and growing small businesses, as well as introducing them to resources specifically available to women-owned businesses.
APEX Accelerators/Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs) focus on building a strong, sustainable, and resilient U.S. supply chain by assisting a wide range of businesses to pursue contracts with federal agencies, state, and local governments and with government prime contractors.
U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC)
Located in metropolitan areas throughout the country, USEACs provide counseling and a variety of products and services to support American small businesses who want to compete globally by exporting their products and services.