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Small Business Financing Resources

Self-Help - Provides access to and advice about financing

Business.gov - Search for loans and grants for small business

WomenOwned.org - Grants and Loans for Women owned business

Free Small Business Advisory Resources

UNCW Small Business Technology Development Center - provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout North Carolina

CFCC Small Business Center - offers free seminars for small businesses

North Carolina Small Business Administration - offers services and tools to help your business grow and succeed

Business Link Minority Programs - programs that provide advice and financing resources for North Carolinians

GW Corps - a list of free small business counseling organizations in the Cape Fear Region

Opportunity's Corner 9/07/2010

Current business opportunities for small businesses:

• Promotional Materials (NC Ports) - Due by Sept 15
  
• Energy Efficiency Upgrades (City of Wilmington) - Due by Sept 23
  

Upcoming Events: Raleigh area

The NC Institute of Minority Economic Development, based in the Raleigh area, has a robust calendar of educational classes, seminars and events we thought we'd share with you in case you are traveling to the area.

Please click here for more information.

UNCW Entrepreneurship Center

Bank Gift Supports Entrepreneurship Center (Wilmington Business Journal, 1/2010)

Business Finances

Five Ways to Protect Personal Assets (Business Week, 1/2010)

This articles explains how to protect yourself if your business fails.