Entreprenuers

Entrepreneurs are the driving force for innovation and growth today, positively impacting our local and regional economies. A realistic picture of today's entrepreneur is a hardworking, determined visionary who dedicates long hours and endless energy to his or her business.

Facing a myriad of internal and external challenges, entrepreneurs take risks to start businesses, work tirelessly to fulfill their visions, use innovations in technology to take them in new directions, and are committed to grow as fast as the marketplace allows. The small businesses emerging from these efforts are the foundation for our employment growth.

In a world of rapid technological change and mounting global competition, it is essential to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship and support new businesses that are so vital to North Carolina's economy.