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Thinking about starting a business? This page provides essential tips and resources to help you turn your idea into reality. Learn about business planning, legal requirements, funding options, and marketing strategies. Explore guides on registering your business, choosing the right structure, and accessing financial support.

 

Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or looking to expand, these tools will help you navigate the process and set your business up for success.

We're here to help!

With 67% of our members categorized as small business owners, our focus is on them.  We want to hear your voice, stand tall and support you, and be in your corner every step of the way.

 

We believe there is plenty of work to do beyond your dream of owning your own business.  That is the work we want to help you with.

 

One idea most people will agree on is that helping people realize their full entrepreneurial potential benefits everyone. Communities buoyed by a strong startup ecosystem thrive. They benefit from diverse job creation that offers residents options for expanding their professional experience and local taxes that pay for the community amenities most of us cherish.

 

The Caldwell Chamber is your business partner.

We have prepared a few Small Business links to assist you on your journey.  Please let us know how we can help you - 828.726.0616

Quick Links

Check out the NEW BUSINESS CHECKLIST LINK HERE

WATCH THIS GETTING STARTED VIDEO from the SBTDC on YouTube

Connect with the CCC&TI SMALL BUSINESS CENTER HERE

Take a look at the START-UP CALDWELL WEBSITE HERE

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPREHENSIVE START-UP GUIDE FROM SBTDC

Access additional funding resources from the NC IDEA WEBSITE HERE

Take a deeper dive and discover the NC RURAL CENTER HERE

More Start-Up Resources can be found from the CAROLINA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUND

Go from dreamer to entrepreneur.  Get the resources you need to create the business you love from our friends at MOUNTAIN BIZ WORKS

Discover the ONE NC SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

Schedule a consultation call with the Ashville Office of the SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Greetings future Business Owner...

My name is Carmela Tomlinson, and I am the director of the Small Business Center for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, right here in our community!  I am also a small business owner myself, and my goals and objectives are to help you get that dream and build it into something special.  Feel free to reach out to me as I can be a resource for you as a start-up, solopreneur, entrepreneur or BIG business idea!

Contact Me To Learn More

Carmela Tomlinson

Director, Small Business Center, CCC&TI

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