News

  • Planting Seeds of Growth: Inception Micro Angel Fund coming to Wilmington March 6, 2012 An angel investment initiative that already operates in five other parts of North Carolina is now coming to Wilmington. The Inception Micro Angel Fund (IMAF) Cape Fear has been recruiting investors for three months and has received commitments of $500,00...
  • Negotiation Tips for Women March 6, 2012 Women tend to think they are bad negotiators, but a recent Wilma magazine article featuring UNCW SBTDC Regional Center Director Fran Scarlett gives tips on how to put your best foot forward when negotiating. “We use our empathy. We use our multitas...
  • Mayer appointed SBTDC Technology Director March 5, 2012 NEWS RELEASE: For immediate release March 2, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – The NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), a business development service of The University of North Carolina, is pleased to announce that Dr. Kim Mayer has be...
  • Debbie Hathaway promoted to assistant director of SBTDC at East Carolina University February 20, 2012 Debbie Hathaway, a Pitt County native and East Carolina University graduate, recently was promoted to assistant director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at ECU. Hathaway has been a successful business adviser for the SBTDC...
  • SBTDC's Business Start-Up Guide Updated and Given a Brand New Look February 16, 2012 The SBTDC's Business Start-up & Resource Guide was recently updated to include new links, information and resources. The guide includes  important information to help individuals start their businesses including self-assessment questions, wor...
  • Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Helps Local Businesses Succeed November 5, 2011 According to a North Carolina Department of Commerce statistic, 80% of all new jobs come from existing business through expansions. This knowledge prompted the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to work even harder to show local busi...
  • SBTDC Client Carolina Growler Wins Nearly $50 Mil Government Contract November 5, 2011 Due to tough economic times, many manufacturers have been forced to close their doors or cut staff and other expenses. However, there are manufacturers who have managed to not only hang on during this time, but thrive. One such company is Carolina Growler...
  • Schulken Named ASBDC North Carolina State Star November 5, 2011 RALEIGH, NC – The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is pleased to announce Bion Schulken's recent recognition as one of the nation's brightest stars at the ASBDC Annual Conference in San Diego on Tuesday, September 6, ...