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State Small Business Credit Initiative

Empowering Business Owners Facing Limited Access to Capital

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Program, provided by the SBTDC, offers assistance to small businesses in North Carolina facing limited access to capital, guiding them through loan applications, business development, financial management, and strategic planning. 

The program is part of a nationwide initiative funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and is administered in North Carolina by the NC Rural Center on behalf of the NC Department of Commerce.

If you are a small business owner looking to borrow money to grow but you don’t know where to start, how to talk to a lender, or how to prepare for a loan, then the SSBCI Technical Assistance Program can help.

We Help You With

Loan Application Assistance

Financial Management

Business Development and Strategy

Workshops and Training Programs

Who Can Benefit?

  • Small businesses across the state of North Carolina facing limited access to capital
  • Small businesses seeking loan or grant funding 
  • Small businesses in rural communities, veteran-owned businesses, and others

No-Cost Counseling

Are you ready to strengthen your business with the support and guidance you need to succeed? Contact us today to schedule a no-cost consultation.

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Ready to get started?

Contact our team to explore how the SSBCI Technical Assistance Program can support your business journey.

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