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Interested in becoming an INVEST Partnership Program member? Complete this Small Business Needs Survey to get started!

Schedule Your one-on-one session to learn more about INVEST and how we can help your small business!

 

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WELCOME TO INVEST!

How Can INVEST Help You?

The INVEST Partnership Program supports small and micro-business in the Cape Fear region, specifically historically underutilized businesses, including veteran-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by those with a disability.

INVEST members will qualify for a micro-loan through our community partner Excite Credit Union, receive mentorship and business support, exclusive networking opportunities, access to business workshops, funding for talent acquisition and development, and more!

INVEST serves businesses located in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties.

I.N.V.E.S.T.

Mission

  • Investing in our jobseekers and job creators
  • Nurturing and empowering marginalized populations
  • Visualizing an economically strong region
  • Equity. Leveling the playing field for everyone in our region
  • Strategic and intentional activities that produce measurable successes
  • Talent pipelines
Partners

Invest Events

May 30th, 2023

UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

May 5, 2023

Join Business Engagement Manager, Naari Honor, CBEP, at the INVEST table to learn more about the INVEST Partnership Program and how it can help you achieve all of your business needs!

Event Address: 803 College Road #G Wilmington, NC 28403

Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite

Brunswick Community College

April 20, 2023

Join Business Engagement Manager, Naari Honor, CBEP, to learn more about the INVEST Partnership Program and how it can help you achieve all of your business needs!

1:00 PM - Building H 119