| SBA 504 Program More information from the U.S. Small Business Association Program Office on the CDC/504 loan program. | NC District Office of the SBA Details and information on the North Carolina District Office of the Small Business Association. |
| Charlotte Loan Programs More information on Charlotte's business financial assistance programs. | SBTDC The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) provides resources for local and state small to medium-sized companies. |
| SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business Provides a free counseling service for small business owners and entrepreneurs. | Self Help A community development financial institution (CDFI) servicing North Carolina, "to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for minorities, women, rural residents, and low-wealth families and communities." |
| NADCO - The National Association of Development Companies is the trade association for the nations Certified Development Companies (CDCs) companies that have been certified by the SBA to provide financing for small businesses under the SBA 504 Loan Program. | Charlotte Regional Partnership - A nonprofit, private/public organization dedicated to the planned growth and prosperity of the Charlotte region. |
| CPCC Institute for Entrepreneurship - Provides extensive resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs. |