Want assistance in starting a new business or to expand your existing business?

We support new business start ups, business expansion, and overall community development in the seven far western counties of North Carolina and on the Qualla Boundary.

Loans
If you are expanding your business or starting a new business, we can work with you to determine the best method of financing your project.

We assist individuals who are good candidates to open businesses and pay back loans, but are not having their needs met from traditional bank loan products.

We can also partner with banks to structure larger loan packages.

Training & Technical Assistance
Whether you are a seasoned business owner who needs some coaching and refresher business workshops, or a budding entrepreneur who needs business basics, we have the classes that will help you develop your business skills and move your business forward.

Sign up for small business classes now.

Register for Seminars

And join us May 28 for our downtown group/young entrepreneurs small business get-together. 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Cherokee Coffee Shop. We'll be talking about how to improve Cherokee's local economy, busines a more diverse and vibrant small business community and improve out quality of life. We'll get it accomplished over coffee and snacks.