Entrepreneurs are welcomed and there are many resources that help them succeed. Close proximity to larger markets such as Greenville/Spartanburg in SC and Charlotte simplify doing business in the area. The Chamber offers networking opportunities after hours and a leadership program over the course of nine months.
Mountain BizWorks: www.mountainbizworks.org, 828-692-5826
REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship Action Learning), Isothermal Community College: 828-286-3636, Ext. 229
GATE (Growing America Through Entrepreneurship): www.ncprojectgate.org, 877-962-4283
Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov
N.C. Secretary of State: www.sosnc.com, 919-807-2000
N.C. Department of Revenue: www.dornc.com, 877-252-3052
N.C. Employment Security Commission: www.ncesc.com, 877-841-9617
N.C. Department of Labor: www.nclabor.com, 800-NC-LABOR
S.C. Secretary of State: www.scsos.com, 803-734-2170
S.C. Department of Revenue: www.sctax.org, 803-898-5000
S.C. Employment Security Commission: www.dew.sc.gov, 803-737-2400
S.C. Department of Labor: www.llr.state.sc.us, 803- 896-4300
Certified Entrepreneurial Community – www.awcec.com/find-a-cec/polk/