Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce • Business Resources
Find the Right Help for Your Small Business
Find a mentor, explore financing programs, or get help planning an expansion. Start with the resource that fits what you’re working on today.
Mentoring, Planning and Financing
Find a mentor
SCORE Charlotte
Meet with a volunteer mentor at no cost or explore workshops and templates for starting and running a business.
Build a plan for growth
SBTDC at UNC Charlotte
Connect with the Small Business and Technology Development Center for advising on business planning, financial management, marketing and operations.
Explore funding or federal contracting
U.S. Small Business Administration
The North Carolina District Office can help you navigate SBA financing programs, federal contracting resources and local business assistance.
Local Connections and Expansion Support
Lake Norman Economic Development
Explore business location and expansion resources for Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville.
Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development
Find county small business resources, including coaching, workshops, lending resources and supplier diversity programs.
Practical Tools and Project Help
The Hurt Hub at Davidson
Have a defined project? Explore Davidson College’s Student Consulting Program for help with market research, data analysis, operations or web design.
Peoples Bank Financial Education
Browse free, self-paced resources on bookkeeping, business funding, cybersecurity and day-to-day operations.
Need Help Finding a Starting Point?
Tell the Chamber what you’re working on, and we can help point you toward a resource.