Since 1984, the SBTDC has served North Carolina business owners and entrepreneurs. The Cullowhee and Asheville offices have professional staff who combine real-life business experience with industry experience, education and advanced training. Many of our counselors have been business owners or have held executive positions.
Your Business Advisors
 Sandra Dennison Regional Director  |
 Elena Gupta Business Counselor |
 Chris Slaughter Business Counselor |
 Ashley McFarland Business Counselor |
 Ben Robbins Business Launch Specialist |
 Pam Racer NC PTAC Counselor |
Statewide Programs & Resources
- Matt Godfrey, Business Resiliency Counselor (Asheville)
- Georges Neuenschwander, International Business Development (Charlotte)
- Bryan Dennstedt, Technology Commercialization Counselor (Hickory)
- John Ujvari, Statewide SBIR Specialist (Chapel Hill)
