Everything Begins at Home
More opportunity. Stronger families. Thriving communities.
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Home is more than a place to live.
It is where families gather, plans are made, businesses are dreamed about,
and futures take shape.
Empowered People. Stronger Families. Thriving Communities.
Olive Hill CEDC connects people with knowledge, resources, and opportunities...
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NEW PARTNERSHIP OCTOBER 2026
Start Your Business Journey with Starter U
Thinking about starting a business—or ready to strengthen one you already have?
Olive Hill CEDC has joined the Brian Hamilton Foundation’s North Carolina coalition to bring Starter U to our local business community.
Starter U is a free, self-paced online entrepreneurship course designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of starting, running, and growing a business.
Through OHCEDC, participants can also connect with one-on-one support, financial readiness assistance, business-development resources, and community partners.
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FREE to participate!
Our Impact Goes Beyond Programs
For 28 years, Olive Hill CEDC has worked alongside residents, businesses, organizations, churches, funders, and community partners to help create stronger and more resilient communities across Western North Carolina.
People
Helping individuals and families build knowledge, stability, assets, and opportunity.
Small Businesses
Supporting entrepreneurs with resources, technical assistance, connections, and access to capital
Communities
Building partnerships that advance affordable housing, disaster recovery, economic opportunity, and long-term community resilience.