Entrepreneur and Small Business Resources
Ashe County is an excellent place for entrepreneurs to create a new business. Entrepreneurs will find both cooperative support from the business community and the infrastructure needed to begin and grow a business.
Startup Ashe is a hub for free, real-time resources offering everything from help writing a business plan to creating profit-loss projections and much more. In addition, Wilkes Community College's Small Business Center provides seminars, workshops, and additional resources, and the Ashe County Chamber's Small Business Consulting Group offers free and confidential advice from expert mentors. Supported by a gigabit fiber infrastructure available over 99% of the county, Ashe is the perfect place to launch new endeavors.
Small Business and Technology Development Center
UNC System
he Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is a business and technology program administered by NC State University on behalf of The University of North Carolina system. The SBTDC operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Appalachian State University-affiliated Center, located in Boone, serves Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties.
The SBTDC has a team of experienced business professionals prepared to help small and mid-size businesses in the High Country. Assistance offered includes business counseling, advice regarding financing and sourcing capital, evaluating financial performance, obtaining quality market information, improving leadership skills and employee performance, and future planning.
StartUp Ashe
Startup Ashe is an online resource to help entrepreneurs begin and grow their businesses. It provides thorough how-to training, answers on demand, and local connections to other entrepreneurs in the community. Then, launch your venture and build an instant network with area events. The best part? It's free!
Small Business Center
of Wilkes Community College
The Small Business Center (SBC) of Wilkes Community College supports the development and growth of new and existing businesses by offering counseling, training, and resource information. The SBC serves Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties. Individual counseling sessions can be customized to suit specific business needs and are available by appointment in Ashe County.