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Link-up-Economic Development

Link-Up Financing, Support Services and Grants for Small Business Development

On February 9, 2010 the Centralina Economic Development Commission co-hosted a workshop with the Mooresville South Iredell Economic Development Corporation to inform business leaders from around the region about tools to support existing businesses as they face tougher credit environment and tight markets.

Workshop Agenda

Speakers Biographies

 

Flexible Financing for Small Businesses

U.S. Small Business Administration

Eileen Joyce, Lead Business Development Specialist . Click here to view the presentation.

Self-Help Credit Union

Dale Harrold, Regional Director Click here to view the presentation

Business Resources

Centralina Workforce Development Board

Vale Carter , Business Services Coordinator Click here to view the presentation.

Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

Bion Schulken, Assistant Director of Strategic & Organization Development Services Click here to view the presentation.

North Carolina Military Business Center

Fran Perez-Wilhite , Business Development Specialist Click here to view the presentation.

 

Public Resources for Financing

North Carolina Department of Commerce

Susan Rather, Finance Officer, Commerce Finance Center Click here to view the presentation.

 

Business Development Grants

North Carolina Department of Commerce

Vicki Miller, Assistant Director, Division of Community Assistance Click here to view the presentation.