Small Business Center
We believe in the power of storytelling, especially along the small business journey.
Here are some of our stories.
Vino to Venture: Couple Shares Passion With Community
Meet Robin and Andrew, the husband and wife team turned wine enthusiasts behind Cellar Door Wine Shop in the heart of downtown Concord. With Andrew’s career in Software Engineering Management and Robin’s background as a Speech-Language Pathologist, they never expected...
Local Drone Startup Soars with SBC Help
Meet Ethan. He’s the owner of Skyview Strategies where modern drone technology is leveraged to solve traditional problems. On any given day, Ethan can be found using a customized commercial drone to pressure wash water towers, clean hotel roofs or exteriors, or even...
Rowan County Sisters Grow Through Retail Lab
Meet Equality and Stephanie, Rowan County residents and sisters with inspiring entrepreneurial journeys. Equality Biggers, the owner of Bigg on Natural Beauty, creates personal care items including body butters and hair growth oils. Stephanie Watkins is the owner of...
Local Entrepreneur Empowers Through Nutrition
Meet Tanya Freirich. A registered dietitian and Rowan County native and resident, she has a lifelong passion for helping others. Her entrepreneurial journey is not only a story of personal transformation, but also of hope for those battling autoimmune diseases,...
Unlocking Potential: How Two Educators Reimagined Homeschooling to Help Students Thrive
Meet Erica and Jennifer, the innovative educators and moms behind Thrive Educational Services, a company dedicated to empowering students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings. Their journey from educators to entrepreneurs is not just about starting a...
Social Entrepreneurship: How Medha’s Mission Shines
Meet Medha. You’ve likely never met anyone with the charisma she possesses. When you meet her, you have an instant friend. Smile on your face guaranteed. And just when you think you could not love her more, she tells you about her mission-driven business, Abhivyaktii...
Navigating Small Business Evolution: One Entrepreneur’s Roadmap
Meet Brittany. She’s called herself a resume magician for nearly a decade, but it wasn’t until just over a year ago that she finally felt confident enough to use the title of “business owner.” She’s able to laugh about that now and admits that a business is a...
Concord Entrepreneur Building Big Dreams with Tiny Homes
Meet Kim. Her motto in business and in life is, “If I’m going through this, someone else is too.” It’s why she opened her first business in Cabarrus County (a CBD dispensary) and it’s the driving force behind her pursuit of creating sustainable tiny home communities...
Concord Entrepreneur Uses Data to Drive Impact
Meet Tara. She has a unique love for something that makes many of us groan: data. After many years of seeing the impact data can have on an organization, Tara decided to follow her passion, take her skills, and leap into full-time entrepreneurship. She now has the...
Local Entrepreneur Brings Spirit of Aloha to NC and Beyond
Meet Kimo Olds. Actually, if you’ve spent any time at the Cabarrus Center or at local farmer’s markets, you likely already have. His signature introduction of his business, Kimo’s ONO Grindz, is unforgettable. He’ll laugh and tell you that even at more formal events,...