Funding support provided by The University of North Carolina, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense supplies stability and sustains growth. Cooperative working agreements with the Department of Community College's Small Business Center Network, the Department of Commerce, and the Cooperative Extension Service provide coordination and reduce duplication of effort. The Technology Group supports technology commercialization in North Carolina, and is among the very best examples nationally of cooperative efforts between state-based technical resources.
Assistance is provided, free of charge, to the small business owner or the aspiring entrepreneur.
These specialized services are specifically designed to aid small growing companies, particularly manufacturing firms, in expanding their markets and increasing competitiveness. Special-focus training on topics like agriculture, government procurement, intellectual property, and business survival are presented periodically across the state. Other services and resources include a regional economist network which provides business and economic development assistance to communities across North Carolina. Services include help in finding out about contracting opportunities, preparing bid and proposal packages, interpreting regulations, and resolving contract administration problems. International Business Development Program North Carolina businesses are increasingly looking at exporting as a vehicle to increase sales and profits.