Start Your Business Journey
with Starter U
A free entrepreneurship course for aspiring and existing business owners
Olive Hill CEDC has joined the Brian Hamilton Foundation’s North Carolina coalition to bring Starter U to entrepreneurs in our community.
Starter U is a free, self-paced online course designed to help participants understand the fundamentals of starting, running, and growing a business.
But your journey does not have to stop with the online course. Through Olive Hill CEDC, participants can also connect with:
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One-on-one business guidance
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Business planning and startup assistance
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Financial readiness support
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Access-to-capital resources and referrals
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Technical assistance
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Connections to trusted business-development partners
FREE to participate
Explore Your Business Idea
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Starter U entrepreneurship education
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Business idea development
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Startup guidance
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One-on-one consultation
Prepare Your Business
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Business planning
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Financial readiness
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Budgeting and cash-flow preparation
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Training and workshops
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Certification readiness
Connect to Opportunities
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Access-to-capital referrals
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Mountain BizWorks and other lending partners
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Procurement and contracting resources
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MBE, SBA, DOT, and SWUC certification assistance
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Supplier diversity opportunities
Grow & Strengthen
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Technical assistance
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Supplier diversity opportunities
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Resource referrals
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Business-development partnerships
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Ongoing coaching and follow-up
Our goal is to help entrepreneurs build capacity, access resources,
and create sustainable businesses that
strengthen families and communities.
Ready for Your Next Step?
🟡 SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Support for entrepreneurs and organizations at every stage—from startup to growth—through planning, coaching, and technical assistance.
🔵 CERTIFICATION & CONTRACTING
Guidance through certification processes and contracting opportunities to help businesses access government and institutional markets.
🟢 ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Connections to trusted lending partners and support in preparing for financing to start or expand your business.
Minority Business Association
Olive Hill CEDC is developing a Minority Business Association to support the growth and sustainability of minority-owned businesses across the region.
Through collaboration, training, and resource connections, this initiative will strengthen economic opportunity and support entrepreneurs in building successful, competitive businesses.
👉 Interested in joining or learning more? Complete the form below.
Olive Hill CEDC Business Center
acts as a supporter socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs who aim to establish, maintain, or expand micro enterprises. OHCEDC provides skill-based resources to meet the unique needs of minorities in the business sector.