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.

Start-up Entrepreneur	The Center helps launch ventures successfully. Join in an affordable, furnished office or as a Center Affiliate.	Incubate
Growth-stage Entrepreneur	The Center helps ventures plan and execute growth strategies. Locate in an office suite adaptable to growth.	Accelerate
Researcher or Innovator	The Center can connect you to business partners and develop strategies to move from lab to market.	Commercialize
Investor	The Center works with individual and institutional equity investors to identify promising ventures.	Invest
Experienced Entrepreneur	Whether you want to help new entrepreneurs or move home to Charlotte, we will help you connect.	Connect
Business Expert	You offer professional services or you are a business veteran with expertise relevant to ventures.	Advise
Small Business Accounting	Your established small business in Cabarrus, Gaston, or Mecklenburg needs a turn-key accounting solution.	Accounting Advisory

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.

The Small Business Center Network at the region’s community colleges offers training programs and counseling.
The SBTDC, with its Charlotte region office at the Ben Craig Center , offers management counseling including business plan and financing strategy guidance.