Welcome to the A-B Tech Small Business Center (SBC)
Looking to launch an entrepreneurial venture or grow a small business? The Small Business Center (SBC) at A-B Tech Enka is part of the statewide Small Business Center Network (SBCN), a community college-funded initiative with a vision to foster and support entrepreneurship, small businesses, and economic development in local communities, with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early-stage, and at-risk enterprises. Our team is here to serve you and help you succeed on your entrepreneurial journey.
New Program Alert - SBCN Startup Showdown
Application Window Opens March 1, 2026.
From online classroom, to camera, to statewide stage, this is your chance to compete for up to $30,000 in unrestricted startup funds.
Small Business Counseling
Our experienced counselors and trainers can help take the confusion out of what can seem like an endless list of rules, regulations, and red tape. We can show you what it takes to start your business, serve as a sounding board for your ideas, and assist you as your business grows. The SBC offers a multi-faceted approach to helping prospective and current small business owners with a central point of contact for information, education, and assistance. Our team operates by appointment only, so that we can be prepared to help you from the start, so please request counseling at Register For Counseling
Business Seminars
Our SBC offers a variety of topics, presented by experts in their field, at no direct cost to you. To view the seminar schedule, visit Events/Workshops.
Tools to Help You
- Register for our Newsletter
- Launching a North Carolina Business
- NC Bar Association Entrepreneur Assistance Program
- Statewide Seminars (including those offered by the NC Department of Revenue)
- WNC Strong (a collective of community partners dedicated to helping small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene)
Let us Know How You are Doing
Are you a former or current client who has utilized our complimentary workshops or services? We would love to hear from you! Your input helps us craft future programming and offer resources to help you succeed. Please update your information with the SBC.
Our Team
- Jill Sparks, Executive Director, Small Business Center / Business Incubation
- Duane Adams, Associate Director, Small Business Center / Business Incubation
- Daphne Carson, Specialist, Small Business Center / Business Incubation
- Steve Poland, Guest Counselor, Small Business Center
Check out the New Business Checklist
(which includes important legal and tax resources as well as filing dates)
