Small Business Center
Whether you’re just beginning to explore a business idea or looking to grow an established company, support is available to help you succeed. The Small Business Center provides free services to residents and small businesses in Greene, Jones, and Lenoir counties. It is part of North Carolina’s state-funded Small Business Center Network (SBCN).
Free Resources Available
- Start-up Assistance
- Help with business or marketing plans
- Training and educational opportunities
- Financing Assistance
- Connections to business experts
- Nonprofit related help
Contact Lee Albritton, Director of Small Business Center | Email: flalbritton01@lenoircc.edu | Phone: (252) 208-1225
| DAY | LOCATION | TIME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center (AAMC) | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Open daily |
| Tuesday | Jones County Center (JCC) | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | On even-numbered dates (e.g., 28) |
| Tuesday | Greene County Center (GCC) | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | On odd-numbered dates (e.g., 31) |
Online Courses, Workshops, and Events
The Small Business Center Network (SBCN) offers in-person and virtual workshops on a variety of topics, including tax-related webinars provided by NC Department of Revenue.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They create jobs, foster innovation, and contribute significantly to local communities. When you shop at a local store or hire a neighborhood service, you’re directly supporting the local economy and helping to sustain the unique character of our community.”
Approach
To help you succeed, we need to learn of your businesses’ needs. Only by understanding the challenges you are facing can we facilitate the growth of local small businesses like yours and grow the economic resilience of our rural community.
The Small Business Center has moved from downtown Kinston to the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Center on Highway 58, just north of Kinston High School.
