Small Business Resources

Currituck Chamber of Commerce

The Currituck Chamber of Commerce serves as a source of information for businesses, newcomers and visitors of Currituck County, North Carolina. The Chamber provides information on community development, economic development, tourism, and, most importantly, our members.

College of the Albemarle’s Small Business Center

College of The Albemarle’s Small Business Center offers the information and assistance you’ll need to succeed with your small business, including help with marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and management. Serving the needs of current and aspiring businesses across a 7-county service area by providing personalized counseling,

How to Start an Limited Liability Company (LLC) in North Carolina: A Step-by-Step Guide

Offers a  clear and concise guide with direct links to the necessary forms, helping you easily register your business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in North Carolina.

Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center is an inter-institutional program serving North Carolina’s small business community. The SBTDC offers help with technology development and commercialization, high-quality educational programs and services, first-rate publications and business resources, and strong advocacy on behalf of small businesses.

Northeastern Workforce Development Board (NWDB)

The purpose of the Northeastern Workforce Development Board is to provide policy, planning and oversight for local workforce development programs and to address workforce issues as identified by the communities that they represent.

The NWDB is responsible for designing a service delivery system that meets the needs of local businesses who are trying to find qualified applicants to fill their employment openings by providing training scholarships to those individuals who are eligible and basic employment services and referrals to those who are not.

North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Small Business Advisor

The Small Business Advisor is your gateway to business information, programs, and resources. It is here to make it easier for you to meet the many challenges and requirements when you are starting a business in the State of North Carolina.

North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is a collaborative effort between North Carolina business and industry and the North Carolina Community College System. With satellite locations at Craven Community College, Coastal Carolina Community College and Wayne Community College, the NCMBC works through the 53 Small Business Centers at the other Community Colleges across the state to provide services.

The mission of the Military Business Center is to leverage the presence of the military in North Carolina to promote economic development and quality of life for all.

North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service (IES)

Industrial Extension Service helps your company deploy the latest technologies and best practices in both engineering and business management to increase productivity, efficiency, quality – and profits.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Small Business Advisors (EDPNC)

EDPNC Small Business Advisors is a FREE service for anyone seeking to start a small business in North Carolina. Working in partnership with the N.C. Department of Commerce, they offer one-on-one phone consultations to people interested in starting a business, small business owners in need of general support, and entrepreneurs interested in moving to North Carolina.

They can answer your questions, and help you navigate topics like regulatory requirements, licensing stipulations, small-business training and more.

Get in touch with a small business advisor

Call 800-228-8443 or contact them online. Small business advisors are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you’re submitting a request online, please allow 1-3 days for their team to respond to your request.

North Carolina Veterans Business Association (NCVETBIZ)

NCVetBiz was formed to assist veterans, veteran professionals, and veteran business owners. As a member–operated association of veteran professionals and business owners, their intent is to develop and strengthen a veterans’ business network in North Carolina.

SCORE

SCORE mentoring is a FREE service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business. Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics.

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

Foreign trade zones (FTZ), sometimes known as free trade zones, are geographically designated and secured areas that for legal purposes are considered outside of U.S. Customs territory. FTZs offer several economic advantages for companies involved in international trade.

There are 6 general purpose FTZs serving North Carolina, 5 of which are based within the state, and 18 active subzones approved for use by individual companies. Currituck County is in Zone #20, the Northeast North Carolina Zone is based in Norfolk, Virginia and is administered by the Virginia Port Authority. The administrator for this zone is Laura Swankler.