SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES: State Agencies.

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES

The HUB Office was established to promote economic opportunities and eliminate barriers for historically underutilized businesses in state government contracting and procurement. HUB's primary mission is to educate HUB firms and certify them to do business with the state of North Carolina.

919-236-0130

ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/historically

underutilized-businesses-hub

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES

The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services can assist business owners in planning, expanding or financing new or existing agribusiness-related industries. The Marketing Division leads the Cot To Be NC campaign, which promotes North Carolina-made products across the state. The department also oversees the issuance and regulation of licenses and permits for a wide variety of industries.

919-707-3002

ncagr.gov

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The N.C. Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. NCDOC works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. It provides local communities with grants and planning services to spur infrastructure development and economic growth and administers the state's economic incentive programs.

919-814-4600

nccommerce.com

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The N.C. Department of Labor is charged with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of more than 4 million workers in the state. The department administers the state's workplace safety program and enforces employment discrimination and wage legislation.

800-625-2267

labor.nc.gov

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

The Department of Revenue oversees collection of state business taxes and provides information on changes to tax laws that concern business owners. DOR offers online filing and payment services, as well as an online business registration, which allows business owners to electronically register for an account ID number for income tax withholding, sales and use tax, and machinery and equipment tax.

877-252-3052

ncdor.gov

N.C. DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

The duty of the Secretary of State is to ensure uniform compliance with the statutes governing the creation of business entities, record the information required to be kept as a public record, and provide that information to the...