Business Solutions
Because we believe that people who go into business for themselves should never be left by themselves, we offer a variety of programs and solutions to support entrepreneurs from all walks of life.
Our Business Solutions Team
Our team of Business Solutions Officers work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to assess their business, provide hands-on technical assistance, and help small business owners evaluate their capital needs to recommend the best financing solutions for them. Our team brings to bear decades of business development experience and a host of connections with regional and statewide resource providers.
To schedule a one-on-one consultation with our Business Solutions team, please complete a Request for Counseling form. Please note that you must complete the request form if you are interested in obtaining financing for your business.
To get a customized technical assistance plan through our Digital Learning Academy, please complete our business needs assessment form.
Lori Diaz*
Vice President, Business Solutions
Statewide
*Hablo Español
Reggie Jones
Business Solutions Director
Statewide
Carlos Liriano*
Latino Program Director
Statewide
Melissa Terrell
Business Solutions Officer
Special Programs
Magaly Rivera*
Business Solutions Officer
Southeast, Sandhills Regions
Madison Potter
Business Solutions Officer
Piedmont Triad
Bryant Kennedy
Business Solutions Officer
Triangle, Northeast Region
Vanesa Garcia-Nuñez
Business Solutions Officer
Western Region
Jonathan Collins
Business Solutions Officer
Triangle, Central Region