NC 211
Not sure who to contact? NC 211 can help you find information about food, housing, utilities, and other community services.
Free, confidential information. Call 2-1-1 or search the provider’s directory.
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Find organizations to contact about everyday needs, starting a business, supporting a nonprofit, or exploring funding. Each listing links directly to the organization providing the service or information.
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Harrelson Center Help Hub
Explore information about help with urgent bills, finding housing support, and healthcare assistance. The Help Hub brings several kinds of support together.
20 N. 4th Street, Suite 100. Call 910-769-5357. Check current hours, documents, and eligibility before visiting.
Explore Help Hub services (opens in a new tab)Good Shepherd Center
Find information about meals, groceries, shelter, and support toward housing through this local nonprofit.
Contact the organization for current access, availability, and program details.
Find help at Good Shepherd (opens in a new tab)CFCC Small Business Center
Talk through a business idea, get counseling, or find a business seminar through Cape Fear Community College.
The center lists free confidential counseling and free seminars. Check individual offerings and registration details.
Explore CFCC business support (opens in a new tab)SCORE Cape Fear Region
Find a business mentor or explore workshops for starting and running a small business. Look for support that fits the questions you have.
The chapter offers free business mentoring. Workshop details and availability vary.
Find a business mentor (opens in a new tab)Genesis Block Foundation
Explore business programs and connections for African American entrepreneurs and other business owners, including support for community-based businesses.
Check individual programs to learn who can take part and how to get involved.
Explore Genesis Block programs (opens in a new tab)Eastern NC Women’s Collective
Explore coaching, community, and information about funding and contract opportunities for women-led businesses through this Genesis Block Foundation partnership.
Check current program details for available opportunities and participation requirements.
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Find Wilmington organizations that offer business guidance, resources, and connections in this local directory.
A starting point for finding support already present in Wilmington’s business community.
Explore local organizations (opens in a new tab)Doing Business in North Carolina
Find official information about planning a business, registration, licenses, and permits in North Carolina.
Use the state’s current guidance for your situation. Specialized legal and tax questions may need a qualified professional.
Explore official business resources (opens in a new tab)NC IDEA
Explore business support and competitive grants for eligible North Carolina companies, then check which programs may suit your business.
Applications run in cycles. Check the current program pages for eligibility, dates, and requirements.
Research NC IDEA programs (opens in a new tab)North Carolina Grant Opportunities
Browse state grant programs and check who can apply, deadlines, and requirements for opportunities related to your work.
Check each program’s current application dates and conditions before making plans.
Explore state grant programs (opens in a new tab)NC Network of Grantmakers Resources
Find resources for researching funders, running a nonprofit, and learning, with links to statewide and regional support.
A research starting point. Linked services may have their own costs, accounts, or access requirements.
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