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Help Us Grow The City Of Charlotte!


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 97, 966 businesses in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Of those, 36,742 (37%) have minority ownership, 92% of which are sole proprietorships (owned and operated by one individual).

Start Charlotte & The K100 Initiative

wants to increase that number by thousands. 

The Keeping It 100 Initiative's goal is to assist the start up and scale up of 100 or more businesses a month in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. With entrepreneurship we will help low income and minority communities sustain and create legacy one business owner at a time.

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Add Valuable Resources To Your
Business Or Organization

Our program is designed for non-profit organizations that want to offer small business education and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community. Our goal is to assist them in starting or maintaining their businesses successfully. Please note that a physical location is required to participate in our program. If you are a church, non-profit, or small business in the Charlotte area seeking to add monthly small business resources, we can help.

Become a Start-Up Location

(*Resources requested by for-profit businesses may be subject to a fee )

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We want to partner with you!

Empower Your Community With Small Business Resources 

Are you a business owner or part of an organization looking to provide small business resources to your community? Business 911 is interested in partnering with you and bringing the necessary resources to your location.

START YOUR BUSINESS IN CHARLOTTE

If you have an existing business and want to learn how to stay in business and how to grow your business, then find a location, and sign up for our next Start Charlotte Workshop or Take advantage of the free resources provided at a Start-Up Location.

It's Free! Mecklenburg County Businesses Only

 Check below for upcoming dates and times.

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Get Started Now!

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START CHARLOTTE

  • Learn what's needed to start a business

  • Learn how to create your entity with the state

  • Learn how to make money from your skills

  • Learn how to take your hustle legit

  • Learn about: Duns#, Ein and more

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STAY CHARLOTTE

  • Learn how to take your business to the next level

  • Learn how to partner with the city and state

  • Learn how to apply for SBA Certifications

  • Learn how to properly market your business

  • Make sure you have all the right documents

Find A Start-Up Location or Event

Exciting news! You can now access all the resources you need to take your business to the next level! Simply visit one of our convenient locations and receive expert assistance. Plus, don't forget to explore our incredible online classes and workshops, brought to you by our amazing organization partners - all completely free!

We need Organizational Partners Like You!

Become A Start-Up Location

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