Each year as we prepare our annual report, we have an opportunity to reflect on our strategy, our performance, and our impact. The pace of our work has been increasingly demanding, and the need for the SBTDC to respond to new challenges and opportunities remains high.
In 2010, we:
- Turned a successful job retention Biz Boost pilot program into a statewide initiative
- Received the Governor’s endorsement and subsequent funding for a Federal and State Technology Program (FAST) – one of 20 awarded nationally
- Received funding for an Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology program – one of three nationally
- Received multiple year supplemental funding from the SBA under the Jobs Act to enhance strategy exporting and marketing services to small to medium-sized businesses
- Expanded the number of early-stage Inception Micro Angel Funds to six statewide
- Played a key role in supporting two initiatives aimed at increasing small business access to capital – NC Capital Access Network (CAN) in partnership with the NC Bankers Association and NC Capital Access Program (NC-CAP) in conjunction with the NC Rural Center
- Enhanced our partnership relationships with our Community College System’s Small Business Center Network
We at the SBTDC take pride in the service and assistance provided to help our clients grow, put people back to work, and boost North Carolina’s economy.
Scott Daugherty
Executive Director
