Business Resources

Name: Cabarrus Economic Development
Address: 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Ste 2, Kannapolis, NC, 28083
Price range: $

Local Business Support Programs

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support

- Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  - Location: 57 Union St S, Concord, NC
  - Entrepreneurship and small business support hub
  - Retail Lab
  - Starting a Business Resources
  - Workshops and Events
- R.I.S.E. (Regional Innovation and Support for Entrepreneurs)
  Digital resource hub created to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Charlotte region to better navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect with other businesses, events, and resources.

- Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
  - Located inside the Cabarrus Center
  - Business networking, visibility, advocacy, and education
  - Member Benefits: Why Join?
- Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
  - Located inside the Cabarrus Center
  - Small business counseling, education, and resources
  - Upcoming Workshops/Webinars

Training Programs

Customized Training Program

The Customized Training Program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is designed to react quickly to the needs of local businesses. Course content includes practical hands-on experience that is customized for employees who need to become more productive in the shortest time possible. RCCC works with each individual company to tailor the course to comply with their needs.

Customized Training Program (RCCC.edu)
Eligibility Details (NC Community Colleges)

UpSkill Centralina

UpSkill Centralina, an initiative of the Centralina Workforce Development Board, offers competitive training grants designed to address employees’ skill gaps and thereby help your business grow.

Eligible businesses can use this talent solution when their employees have identified skills gaps that need to be addressed through training.

Program Overview (Centralina WDB)
Program Overview (PDF)

Workforce Programs/Training

- NC Manufacturing Institute
  - Certified Production Technician training
  - Certified Logistics Technician training
- Centralina Workforce Development Board
  - Local Job Fairs/Opportunities

Industry-Specific Resources

- NC Food Innovation Lab
- NC Research Campus

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