Innovative entrepreneurs are vitally important to a strong, dynamic economy. Their companies create jobs and wealth by delivering the products and services that our society needs and wants. The Charlotte region's business incubator, the Ben Craig Center, supports successful ventures through programs that deliver the entrepreneur's edge.
Who We Serve
The
Ben
Craig
Center serves people and companies engaged in innovation and entrepreneurial activity. We invite you to learn more by identifying your needs below and following the link.
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The Center helps launch ventures successfully. Join in an affordable, furnished office or as a Center Affiliate.
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Incubate
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Growth-stage Entrepreneur
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The Center helps ventures plan and execute growth strategies. Locate in an office suite adaptable to growth.
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Accelerate
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Researcher or Innovator
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The Center can connect you to business partners and develop strategies to move from lab to market.
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Commercialize
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Investor
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The Center works with individual and institutional equity investors to identify promising ventures.
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Invest
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Experienced Entrepreneur
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Whether you want to help new entrepreneurs or move home to
Charlotte, we will help you connect.
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Connect
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Business Expert
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You offer professional services or you are a business veteran with expertise relevant to ventures.
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Advise
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Small Business Accounting
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Your established small business in Cabarrus, Gaston, or
Mecklenburg needs a turn-key accounting solution.
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Accounting Advisory
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Alternative Resources
You may be starting or growing a small business serving customer needs in the
Charlotte region. We recommend that you participate in training and counseling available at nominal or no cost.
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The Small Business Center Network at the region’s community colleges offers training programs and counseling.
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The SBTDC, with its Charlotte region office at the
Ben
Craig
Center , offers management counseling including business plan and financing strategy guidance.
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