Are you thinking of starting your own business
or taking your current business to the next level?
Then you have come to the right place.
Export Expo – October 30, 2008
On this special day, experts will share their knowledge on a variety of topics ranging from how to enter the global marketplace to understanding international commercial terms and international finance.
Counseling, Services, Resources, and Incubation
The Small Business Center provides free one-to-one counseling for business owners or prospective owners to assist them in getting started or with a specific area of concern. Counseling can cover a variety of topics ranging from licensing and marketing to patents and trademarks. We also offer a variety of resources and services to help businesses start and grow, including business incubation.
Free Counseling | Services and Resources
Business Incubator Program | Student Business Incubator Program
Workshops and Seminars
Inaugural program
Workshops and seminars are sponsored by the Center to assist the business entrepreneur with continuing education in the areas of management and supervision, communications, taxes and the "how tos" of operating a business, as well as other topics.
Class Schedule | Small Business Jump Start Day | Export Expo | YES! Camp
First State of the Incubator Luncheon
Highlights Successes
A-B Tech’s Small Business Center/Business Incubator held its first State of the Incubator Luncheon on Friday, May 9, 2008. The event began with opening remarks by A-B Tech President Dr. Betty Young and Nathan Ramsey, Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Both Dr. Young and Chairman Ramsey praised the Business Incubator for an excellent year.
Russ Yelton, Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Ventures and Business Incubation said he was very pleased with the event. “The State of the Incubator Luncheon was a great opportunity to showcase the outstanding performance of our internal clients here at the Business Incubator and to demonstrate their economic impact to our community,” Yelton said. In addition, one example of the Business Incubator’s impact on the community is that in 2007, Business Incubator tenants collectively generated over $4 million in sales and created 50 jobs within our community.
The following awards were presented to business owners who are currently participating itn the Business Incubator program:
Employee Growth Award – Stellar Media
Million Dollar Round Table Award – Diamond Worldwide Relocation
Million Dollar Round Table Award – Golden Needle
Fast Start Award – Task Mania
Partner of the Year – Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Innovative Idea – Advanced Composting Technologies
International Partner of the Year – Tecnologico de Monterrey
University Partner of the Year – Western Carolina University
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