In addition to resources provided by the Greensboro Public Library, many other agencies and organizations throughout the community provide in-depth services and support to businesses and entrepreneurs in the form of expert advice, educational programming, mentoring, networking opportunities and financial assistance. Below is a select list of organizations. For a more complete listing, check out this list of Small Business Consortium members.  Call 336-335-5430 for help choosing the appropriate resource for your needs.

Piedmont Triad

City of Greensboro Economic Development and Business Support Office
Learn more about conducting business in the City and with the City. Be sure to visit their Business Resources & Links page.

City of Greensboro Minority and Women Business Enterprise
It's the City's policy to ensure all businesses -- including those owned by minorities and women -- are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the City’s contracting processes for commodities, construction and other professional services. The M/WBE Office is the driving force behind making this happen.

East Greensboro NOW
Eat Greensboro NOW is a Community Development Corporation that supports the East Greensboro community. Among other things, they provide one-on-one consulting, training classes, promotion, advising, and business fairs for new and established entrepreneurs in the area.

Elon University Small Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic is a law office which provides business-related legal services to entrepreneurs and small business owners who would not otherwise be able to afford legal representation. Services provided by the clinic include, but are not limited to, choice of entity advising, organizational document drafting and review, contract review and drafting, employment and human resource advising, regulatory compliance and drafting financing documentation. 

Greensboro Chamber of Commerce 
The Chamber is dedicated to building relationships, building business, and building success for companies in the Greensboro area. You will find relevant information about programs and services on this site as well as an easy connection to businesses of all types – contractors, florists, manufacturers, realtors, restaurants, attorneys, and many more.

GTCC Small Business Center
The mission of the Small Business Center is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners and their employees.

 Guilford Merchants Association
The Guilford Merchants Association is a business membership organization focused on supporting member companies with educational programming, lead generation activities, marketing opportunities, and overall enrichment while serving as a catalyst for community growth and prosperity.

Launch Greensboro
Launch Greensboro accelerates growth for local entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, and access to capital. Their programs LaunchLab, LaunchLab Growth, and Launch Camp are designed to support you as you start and grow your business.

Triad Navigator
The goal of the Triad Navigator is to help "startups & small business owners 'navigate' the many people & organizations who work together to support them" in the Triad. Get connected to local business experts, resources, and upcoming events. 

State Assistance

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), a partner of the NC Department of Commerce, is your access to an extensive network of experts who can help your business succeed. Everything you need to know from licenses, government contracting, business plans, tax information to marketing and access to capital. EDPNC Small Business Advisors are available to answer your questions from 8:30-4, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-800-228-8443 or via an online form.

North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State Corporations Division
The Corporations Division is responsible for the examination, custody and maintenance of the legal documents filed by more than 400,000 corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. The duty of the Secretary of State is to ensure uniform compliance with the statutes governing the creation of these entities, record the information required to be kept as a public record, and provide that information to the public.

SBTDC
The Small Business and Technology Center (SBTDC) provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses. Most of services are free of charge, and all are confidential.

SCORE
SCORE NC Piedmont Triad is a team of volunteers with a variety of expertise to help entrepreneurs start a new business or grow an existing one. SCORE is part of a national network of small business mentors providing free resources and education that foster thriving communities.

Small Business Administration (SBA) in North Carolina
The SBA has many small business loan and assistance programs as well as special outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses. There are four district offices in NC as well as many partner organizations.