Starting a Business in the Greater Hickory Metro Area of North Carolina

Catawba Valley Community College  
 Small Business Center / Corporate and Continuing Education
(East Campus)

2550 Highway 70 SE  
Hickory, NC  28602  
Contact:  Bonnie L. Sweeting, Director, Small Business Center
Phone:  828-327-7000, X 4112   Fax:  828-322-5455
Email:  bsweetin@cvcc.edu
Home Page:  http://cce.cvcc.edu/?a=sbc

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Customer Profile:

Most of our clients are exploring starting a business in Catawba or Alexander Counties or are existing businesses.

Primary Services:

A series of seminars aimed at helping entrepreneurs launch successful businesses, free counseling by appointment, and a resource library.

Other Services:

Seminars on general business topics including time management, sales, and business writing.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Funding source(s): North Carolina State Legislature, Catawba County, Alexander County.

Other parties to which organization may be accountable: North Carolina Community College System.

Organization’s objectives for serving the business community:

Our aim is to help small businesses thrive in Catawba and Alexander Counties.

The method(s) that objectives are measured:

Client surveys and annual report at year-end.

 

OTHER KEY CONTACTS

Ron Valentini, Dean of Corporate and Continuing Education