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| Academy Venture Fund |
| A venture capital fund with the objective of generating long-term capital appreciation through investments in seed and early-stage growth companies located throughout North Carolina. |
| BB&T Capital Partners |
| A private equity and subordinated debt investment fund that invests in established, privately-held, middle-market companies, in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions, to facilitate growth, expansion, ownership transition, and management-led buyouts. |
| East Market Street Development Corporation (EMSDC) |
| Funding available for many of the real estate development initiatives associated with East Market Street Revitalization such as building and landscaping improvements, road construction realignment, and parking lot renovations. EMSDC Site and Façade loan program lends up to ,000 for façade and landscape improvements; Real Estate loan program provides gap financing to augment other sources of capital for new business development in the EMS corridor. |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Venture Capital Fund |
| Established to stimulate the creation of jobs and economic activity in the Greensboro area. It provides debt financing (including subordinated debt) to minority- or female-owned businesses (as defined by the City of Greensboro), to assist those businesses in obtaining conventional commercial loans, enabling new and expanding businesses to grow and prosper. |
| Piedmont Angel Network (PAN) |
| PAN invests in seed or early stages companies including privately-held companies with significant growth potential. This is a Member- managed LLC, whereby the investors bring added value before, during and after the investment by calling upon their industry experience, functional experience and networks. |
| Self-Help Credit Union |
| An innovative lender providing financing to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. It lends to successful enterprises that need special financing not available from local banks. It helps companies and nonprofits that need more capital than a bank will provide, or companies that are not yet ready for conventional financing. |
| Triad Entrepreneurial Initiative (TEI) |
| TEI promotes economic development in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad region by fostering the start-up and success of high-growth companies. LaunchPad is a real and virtual resource for North Carolina entrepreneurs interested in starting high growth companies in the Piedmont Triad. LaunchPad helps entrepreneurs be successful by sponsoring three business plan competitions, business courses, individualized feedback and mentoring. TriadLaunchPad, the website, provides entrepreneurs with easy access to LaunchPad resources and to regional business assistance service providers and entrepreneurial events. |
| Venture Capital Solutions, LP (VCS) |
| A private venture capital fund that invests in privately held companies in the Southeast United States that meet the portfolio company profile. VCS bridges the gap between pure equity funds and bank financing by providing companies with subordinated, mezzanine debt and equity investments. To ensure success in executing the strategy, VCS provides highly qualified business and management advisory resources. |
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| Business Counseling and Education |
| East Market Street Development Corporation (EMSDC) |
| Cooperative efforts between EMSDC and East Market Merchants Association to help existing and start-up businesses with planning, accounting, marketing, advertising and legal concerns. Workshops and individual consulting provided to corridor merchants and prospective entrepreneurs at no charge. |
| Greater Greensboro Merchant’s Association |
| The Greater Greensboro Merchants Association's goal is to assist members and the business community at large to grow and prosper. GMA's benefits emphasize training and development, marketing support and networking opportunities. |
| GTCC Small Business Center |
| The mission of the Center is to create and nurture economic development and an entrepreneurial environment within Guilford County. Main services include small business classes, workshops and seminars, computer training, and business counseling. |
| Internal Revenue Service |
| Provides tax information and resources for small businesses. |
| NCA&T Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization |
| The mission of NC A&T OTTC is to benefit the public generally, and the Piedmont Triad business community in the region's continuing efforts to secure its global economic future. OTTC realizes these objectives by managing NC A &T's Intellectual Property through a process that transfers its technology while simultaneously providing technology-driven business and economic benefits to the constituents served in the course of enhancing its research and educational environments. |
| Piedmont Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) |
| PEN's mission is to promote the formation and success of the Triad's entrepreneurial growth by providing to members a network access to people, access to capital, research technology, and the service infrastructure so important to business growth. |
| Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
| SCORE provides business counseling including counseling on financing options, business planning, marketing strategies, and product development. Greensboro SCORE chapter has over 40 volunteer business professionals, with a wide variety of business backgrounds, ready to provide assistance at no charge. |
| Small Business and Technology Development Center |
| SBTDC provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout North Carolina from their 17 offices across the state — each affiliated with a college or university. Most of their services are free of charge, and all SBTDC services are confidential. |
| The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. |
| A private non-profit corporation whose mission is to enhance economic development in Greensboro and the surrounding area. The incubator is designed to support non-retail, new or emerging businesses in the service and light manufacturing arena. The Center provides modestly priced office and light manufacturing space along with shared support services such as business counseling, receptionist, copier, fax, mail boxes, word processing, etc. |
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| Chamber of Commerce |
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| Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce |
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| Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce |
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| Caswell County Chamber of Commerce |
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| Eden Chamber of Commerce |
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| Elkin Jonesville Chamber of Commerce, Inc. |
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| Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce |
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| Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| High Point Chamber of Commerce |
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| Kernersville Chamber of Commerce |
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| King Chamber of Commerce |
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| Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce |
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| Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce |
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| Reidsville Chamber of Commerce |
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| Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce |
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| Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce |
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| Intellectual Property Consulting |
| NCA&T Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization |
| The mission of NC A&T OTTC is to benefit the public generally, and the Piedmont Triad business community in the region's continuing efforts to secure its global economic future. OTTC realizes these objectives by managing NCA &T's Intellectual Property through a process that transfers its technology while simultaneously providing technology-driven business and economic benefits to the constituents served in the course of enhancing its research and educational environments. |
| The Department of the Secretary of State Trademarks Section |
| Provides information about how to register
and renew trademarks and service marks in North Carolina. |
| The National Association of Patent Practitioners |
| The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting patent practitioners and those working in the field of patent law in matters relating to patent law, its practice, and technological advances.
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| UNCG Office of Technology Transfer |
| Some specific functions of the office include:
• Consulting on intellectual property and technology transfer
• Determining patentability and assessing commercial potential of the disclosed inventions
• Administrating the patent process
• Negotiating licensing agreements
• Supporting UNCG inventors in establishing start-up companies to commercialize their inventions |
| United States Copyright Office |
| Provides information and forms regarding copyrights. |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office |
| The federal patent office provides information regarding patents and trademarks. |
| USPTO - Inventor's Corner |
| Welcome to the USPTO web page designed specifically for independent inventors. Throughout America’s history, the innovation and dedication of independent inventors have played a critical role in our Nation’s evolution into the most technologically advanced, economically vibrant power on earth. The pioneering discoveries of independent inventors have cured diseases, built communities and industries, and greatly enhanced our quality of life.
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| Minority Business Development Resources |
| Carolina's Minority Supplier Development Councils, Inc. |
| For ethnic minority owned businesses, the Carolinas MSDC is your link to potential business opportunities with over 250 member corporations and public agencies locally, and many of the leading corporations across the United States. |
| City of Greensboro Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program (MWBE Program) |
| The MWBE Program provides minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of City contracting and purchasing programs, and prohibit discrimination against a person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin. |
| East Market Street Development Corporation |
| EMSDC has funding available for many of the real estate development initiatives associated with East Market Street Revitalization such as building and landscaping improvements, road construction realignment, and parking lot renovations. EMSDC Site and Façade loan program lends up to ,000 for façade and landscape improvements; Real Estate loan program provides gap financing to augment other sources of capital for new business development in the EMS corridor. Cooperative efforts between EMSDC and East Market Merchants Association to help existing and start-up businesses with planning, accounting, marketing, advertising and legal concerns. Workshops and individual consulting provided to corridor merchants and prospective entrepreneurs at no charge. |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center |
| Works to strengthen the small business environment in Greensboro and Guilford County to encourage new businesses and expansion of existing businesses. The Center includes internet stations, sponsors educational programs, publishes newsletters and guides, offers networking and selling opportunities such s the highly successful Piedmont Triad Business Showcase and Business Connections Marketplace. |
| Hispanic Business, Inc. |
| Providing business owners, executives and professionals with the most current news and research on the US Hispanic small business sector; the growth of hte US Hispanic market; trade opportunities within the Americas; and national professional career trends. |
| Minority Business Yellow Pages |
| You can search for minority owned business catalogue and also find contracting opportunities |
| National Indian Education Association |
| The mission of the National Indian Education Association is to support traditional Native cultures and values, to promote Native control of educational institutions, and to improve educational opportunities and resources for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians throughout the United States |
| The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. |
| A private non-profit corporation whose mission is to enhance economic development in Greensboro and the surrounding area. The incubator is designed to support non-retail, new or emerging businesses in the service and light manufacturing arena. The Center provides modestly priced office and light manufacturing space along with shared support services such as business counseling, receptionist, copier, fax, mail boxes, word processing, etc. |
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| Online Resources |
| Greensboro Public Library |
| The Business Reference Collection provides an outstanding array of materials and services geared to small business owners. Public library directories statistics for business plans, facts about industry trends, and sources of supply. Marketing tools and electronic resources are available to help target customers and companies, as well as assist in researching demographics. Interlibrary loans are available to obtain books and reference materials that are not present at the library. |
| Multicultural E-Business Solutions |
| The nations's primary resource portal for small businesses and large organizational buyers. It is a memberhip-based exchange platform that facilitates contacts and communication, streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information. |
| Small Business Exchange |
| This site provides vital, timely information for small businesses including bid opportunities, legislative and financial information, marketing and pricing information, and customer profiles. You can access thousands of public sector bids and 430,000+ companies with complete profiles. |
| The Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs |
| Provides valuable information regarding financing, franchising, and other tips for entrepreneurs. |
| Triad Entrepreneurial Initiative |
| TEI promotes economic development in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad region by fostering the start-up and success of high-growth companies. LaunchPad is a real and virtual resource for North Carolina entrepreneurs interested in starting high growth companies in the Piedmont Triad. LaunchPad helps entrepreneurs be successful by sponsoring three business plan competitions, business courses, individualized feedback and mentoring. TriadLaunchPad, the website, provides entrepreneurs with easy access to LaunchPad resources and to regional business assistance service providers and entrepreneurial events. |
| US Small Business Administration |
| The US SBA provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than billion, in addition to a venture capital portfolio of billion, SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. |
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| Physical Space and Site Selection |
| Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI) |
| DGI is an independent, non-profit agency established to work closely with the private sector and local government to stimulate new investment and interest in Greensboro’s central business district. Any person, retail shop, association, corporation, partnership or other entity interested in revitalizing downtown may join DGI as a financial partner. |
| East Market Street Development Corporation |
| Funding available for many of the real estate development initiatives associated with East Market Street Revitalization such as building and landscaping improvements, road construction realignment, and parking lot renovations. EMSDC Site and Façade loan program lends up to ,000 for façade and landscape improvements; Real Estate loan program provides gap financing to augment other sources of capital for new business development in the EMS corridor. |
| The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. |
| A private non-profit corporation whose mission is to enhance economic development in Greensboro and the surrounding area. The incubator is designed to support non-retail, new or emerging businesses in the service and light manufacturing arena. The Center provides modestly priced office and light manufacturing space along with shared support services such as business counseling, receptionist, copier, fax, mail boxes, word processing, etc. |
| What is a Business Incubator ? |
| Business incubators are a vital resource for beginning businesses and entrepreneurs. |
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| Technical and Research Assistance |
| Greensboro Public Library |
| The Business Reference Collection provides an outstanding array of materials and services geared to small business owners. Public library directories statistics for business plans, facts about industry trends, and sources of supply. Marketing tools and electronic resources are available to help target customers and companies, as well as assist in researching demographics. Interlibrary loans are available to obtain books and reference materials that are not present at the library. |
| Source Authority |
| Founded in 2002, SourceAuthority's parent company, SourceHorizon, is a provider of innovative and affordable solutions to both buyers and suppliers in the manufacturing industry. Their services empower inventors with business intelligence and assist with strategic planning, enabling them to become more responsive, efficient and profitable. They are a part of the manufacturing industry. |
| Tackle Design Inc. |
| Tackle Design's team of inventors and designers knows how to take ideas from the back of a napkin to the assembly line and beyond. Their style of deep client interaction makes things real, quickly and economically, helping an inventor understand and realize the range of possibility using the latest technologies or the simplest of tools |
| The Southeast Regional Technology Transfer Center |
| In the Southeast, the RTTC is part of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The SERTTC is funded by NASA to help your firm overcome these competitive hurdles connecting industry's technology needs with NASA's technology solutions.
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| US Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center |
| EAC trade professionals will help you pinpoint your best prospects, develop an effective export strategy and promote your products in high-profile trade events across the globe. With its network of trade professionals in more than 200 cities throughout the U.S. and overseas, the U.S. Department of Commerce can help you expand your international sales. |
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| Women Business and Entrepreneurship |
| City of Greensboro Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program |
| The MWBE Program provides minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of City contracting and purchasing programs, and prohibit discrimination against a person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin. |
| Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center |
| Works to strengthen the small business environment in Greensboro and Guilford County to encourage new businesses and expansion of existing businesses. The Center includes internet stations, sponsors educational programs, publishes newsletters and guides, offers networking and selling opportunities such s the highly successful Piedmont Triad Business Showcase and Business Connections Marketplace. |
| The Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) |
| The Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) is a national not-for-profit organization representing women business owners and women business centers. The AWBC was founded in 1998 to support entrepreneurial development among women as a way to achieve self-sufficiency, create wealth and to expand participation in community economic development through educational, training, technical assistance, mentoring, development and financing opportunities. |
| Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century |
| www.gov-21.com is a premier one-stop federal resource for targeted information, registration for online programs, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing business world and do what they do best: innovate, create jobs, and make a vital contribution to the strength of America. |
| Women’s Resource Center |
| Serves as an information and strategy center for women in the community and offers: free attorney hotline, monthly legal lunches, talk on business start-up, confidential peer counseling, resource and referral services, including community resource boards, a library with business and career information and a 5 station computer lab. The WRC also publishes a biennial Women-Owned Business Directory. Contact: Ashley Brooks Reichard at 336.275.6090 |
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