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WHEN SMALL BUSINESSES 
SUCCEED

EVERYONE BENEFITS.

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RETOOL NC

The small business ecosystem needs help to continue surviving through the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with North Carolina's state government and The Institute, we're proud to provide grant aid to historically underutilized small businesses throughout North Carolina.

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OAK CITY BIZ LABS

Oak City Biz Labs is a first come, first served grant program that connects Raleigh-based small businesses and entrepreneurs to technical assistance programs to help foster resilient and strategic business growth.

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WE ARE
DREAMCATCHERS

Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that provides capital, technical assistance, and policy research to support small businesses in North Carolina. We help entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams. 

Give Today

We're passionate about helping others realize their dreams. But its only possible with your support.

Stay Informed

Your source for news, analysis, and small business tips.

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COVID-19 Funds & Resources

Learn about our programs and initiatives to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Research

Program

Our work is shaped by evidence-based and apolitical research highlighting why small businesses are the foundation of economic development.

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Programa Empresarial Latino

Nuestra misión es proporcionar servicios de préstamos, asistencia técnica y herramientas de gestión empresarial a los empresarios hispanos y la comunidad latina en Carolina del Norte; en especial a aquellos que están social o económicamente en desventaja o desatendidos.

Data Transparency

Carolina Small Business values openness about how we measure our impacts. We publish how we define outcomes to demonstrate our commitment to accountability.

Learn Online

We take pride in providing small businesses with technical assistance through online learning. Our free Digital Learning Academy offers courses from expert practitioners on a range of topics, and includes courses in both English and Spanish.

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