Analysis of the Small Business Landscape in the Charlotte Region
This paper examines the size and makeup of the small business landscape across the 15-county Charlotte Region. Read More: https://charlotteregion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CLT-Small-Business-Landscape-Report_2026.pdf
2024 Charlotte Startup Ecosystem Report
Provides a data-driven analysis of Charlotte’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Beyond Open Business Resources
Developed for the Beyond Open grant program that concluded in 2024, this small business resource page is still available to the public
Business LaunchPad
Helps small, minority, and woman-owned businesses succeed in government and private contracting
City of Charlotte Charlotte Business INClusion
Seeks to enhance competition and participation of Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city contracting.
Get up and Grow
Focused on scaling established businesses through strategic growth plans
City of Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Assessment
Looks at how ecosystem partners can better align efforts responsive to the unique needs of Charlotte’s small businesses.
Meck Lending
Mecklenburg County’s revolving loan program offers loans up to $75,000 for business-related purposes
Regional Innovation and Support for Entrepreneurs (R.I.S.E)
Digital resource hub that empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Charlotte region to better navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Scale Up CLT
Collaborative business accelerator offered in partnership with the CLT Alliance Foundation, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Charlotte, and the City of Charlotte