Client Newsletter | Volume 5 | July 2025
 

Ignite by CSBDF

At Carolina Small Business Development Fund, we know that access to capital can fuel your business growth. That’s why we created Ignite —a flexible loan program offering up to $75,000 to help small businesses thrive. 



Click on the graphic to the left to learn more about Ignite and see if it makes sense for you!
 

HOPE Inside: Small Business Resources with Wells Fargo from AMP UP Charlotte

Join AMP Up Charlotte, Wells Fargo, and Operation HOPE for a free virtual session to help small business owners access tools to grow with confidence. Learn about free resources like credit building, capital access education, and one-on-one coaching through the HOPE Inside program. Open to all business owners!


Click on the image to the right to register!
 
 

North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map
 
 


The North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map is a comprehensive representation of the dynamic and thriving entrepreneurial landscape across the state. It is a great resource for small business owners to connect with great small business resource providers to help them grow in their entrepreneurship journey!


Click on the graphic to the left to learn more.

 

Vivid Digital Classroom

Have you checked out CSBDF's Vivid Digital Classroom yet?


Vivid Digital Classroom lights the way for entrepreneurs by providing technical assistance through free online courses designed to help small business owners start, support, and grow their businesses. Vivid offers digital classes on a variety of small business topics in both English and Spanish, delivered by industry experts to help entrepreneurs achieve small business success.


Click on the logo to the right to get started today!
 
 
 

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

As part of our commitment to helping small business owners grow and thrive throughout the life of their business, CSBDF is happy to offer a free online Small Business Development Resources page on our website.


This page is full of useful resources for both current and prospective small business owners. From perfecting your business plan to tax resources to cohort trainings and more, check out or Small Business Development Resources page to help you take your business to the next level.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
 

Client Spotlight

Meet Kristian Sorensen, the owner of The Maker's Studio Fayetteville. At The Maker's Studio, Kristian is offering a place for families, servicemembers, and the community to come together and explore their own creativity with 3D printers, woodworking tools, and so much more.


Read Kristian's full story and how CSBDF helped to make The Maker's Studio a reality!
The Maker's Studio Fayetteville story
 
 
 
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