Business Resources

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina


  • Free services for anyone starting a business in North Carolina, those looking for support for your business and those who are looking to move their company into North Carolina.
    • Link-up with a small business advisor
    • Register and/or license your business
    • Develop a Business Plan
    • Review applicable regulations
    • Understand tax implications and insurance requirements
    • Seek financing resources
    • Understand employer reporting responsibilities and requirements
    • Join trade associations and local Chambers of Commerce

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Got to Be NC - Marketing

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) works to support our state’s diverse economy within the agriculture, food, fiber and forestry sectors through services, regulation, legislation, research and market development.“Got to Be NC” is the official statewide marketing brand and membership program for these key industry sectors, concentrating on our states food and fiber sectors. It is our mission to provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians.
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“This work was supported by the intramural research program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Food Safety Outreach Program 1030908. The findings and conclusions in this preliminary publication have not been formally disseminated by the US Department of Agriculture and should not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy.”