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Small Business | Charlotte Regional Business Alliance A Foundation for a Brighter Business Future The Charlotte Region is a hub where small businesses flourish. With a vibrant community of over 61,000 small businesses, our region is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that drives economic growth. The Small Business team assists entrepreneurs and employers with the goal of growing businesses and business leaders.
We are committed to helping fellow entrepreneurs grow their businesses and careers. Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or business leader, the CLT Alliance opens doors. See how we can help you build social capital, forge connections, and access resources.
The Place for Small Business Growth Small businesses are the backbone of our regional communities, and we want to see them thrive. Looking to grow your small business in Charlotte? We’re here to support you.
View the below initiatives to see how we can help your business thrive. Elevate | Small Business Accelerator The CLT Alliance is proud to serve as a strategic partner to Elevate, the evolution and expansion of the previous Scale Up CLT business accelerator initiative. Elevate, powered by EO Charlotte, is a three-year, cohort-based program designed to support entrepreneurs generating $500K to $2M in annual revenue.
The program blends structured learning, hands-on application, and mentorship to empower and support businesses ready to scale. Learn more by completing an initial interest form. Small Business Growth Fund The Small Business Growth Fund is a local financing program designed to help entrepreneurs secure affordable funding to expand, stabilize, or take their next big step.
The fund offers fixed-rate loans from community lenders and exists for business owners who are ready to grow but need a financial partner who understands their business and their potential. Companies located in Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union (NC) counties can check eligibility and apply at charlottegrowthfund. org.
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S. E. is a digital resource hub, empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Charlotte Region to better navigate the robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and connect with other businesses, events and resources.
Guiding entrepreneurs to the right help at the right time can increase small business readiness to pursue new business opportunities. Explore what’s available for each stage of a company’s life cycle at rise. charlotteregion.
com . News and updates affecting the Charlotte Region’s small business community CLT Alliance Foundation among recipients of $6M Wells Fargo investment aimed at driving growth in west Charlotte NC IDEA Foundation Announces $1. 7M in Grants Awarded to Entrepreneurial Support Organizations and Growth-Oriented Startups Across North Carolina The State of Small Businesses in Mecklenburg & Surrounding Counties
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies located in Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union (NC) counties that are ready to grow but need a financial partner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Growth Fund is funded by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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USDA-NIFA-ICGP-012261 offers $23,800,000 across an estimated 36 awards of $250,000 to $1,500,000, with no cost share. It posted September 4, 2026 and closes September 10, 2026 — a window containing Labor Day weekend. The program is statutorily the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged AND Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program. This NOFO is titled for veterans only.
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