Small Business Center

The Small Business Center offers the following for business use: 

• classrooms,
• meeting spaces
• conference rooms
• computer lab
• plus free WiFi access and a resource library

To reserve one of our many spaces, email the Small Business Center.  

The Small Business Center is located on the Central Campus. 

Address

Central Piedmont Community College
Small Business Center
Levine Information Technology, Suite 1140
1125 Charlottetowne Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204

Directions: Google Map 

Free parking for clients is located in the parking deck on the corner of 4th and Charlottetowne Avenue.

Directions

From the North:

Take I-77 South
Take the Brookshire Freeway / I-277 / NC-16 exit – Exit 11 0 .1 mile
Merge onto I-277 S / NC-16 S via Exit 11A on the Left 2.6 miles
Take the 4TH ST / NC-16 exit – Exit 2A toward 3rd St 0 .1 mile
Turn Left onto E 4th Street / NC-16 S. <0.1 mile
Turn Left onto S McDowell Street / NC-16 / NC-27 <0.1 mile
Turn Left onto E 3rd Street / NC-16 S. 0 .4 mile
Turn Left onto Charlottetowne Avenue <0.1 mile

From the East:

Take I-85 South 
Merge to I-77 S / US-21 S – Exit 38 toward Columbia 2.3 miles
Take the Brookshire Freeway / I-277 / NC-16 exit – Exit 11 0.1 mile
Merge onto I-277 S / NC-16 S via Exit 11A on the Left 2.6 miles
Take the 4TH ST / NC-16 exit – Exit 2A- toward 3rd Street 0.1 mile
Turn Left onto E 4th Street / NC-16 S. <0.1 mile
Turn Left onto S McDowell Street / NC-16 / NC-27 <0.1 mile
Turn Left onto E 3rd Street / NC-16 S. 0 .4 mile
Turn Left onto Charlottetowne Avenue <0.1 mile

From the South:

I-77 N toward Charlotte
Take the John Belk Freeway / I-277 / Wilkinson Boulevard / US-74 exit – Exit 9 toward US-29 / NC-27. 0.2 mile
Merge onto I-277 N / US-74 E via Exit 9B. 1.5 miles
Take the 3rd Street / NC-16 S / 4th Street exit – Exit 2A. 0.4 mile
Turn Right onto E 3rd Street / NC-16 S 0.2 mile

From the West

I-85 N toward Charlotte
Take the NC-27 E exit – Exit 34 toward downtown 0.4 mile 
Merge onto Freedom Drive 2.4 miles
Freedom Drive becomes S Clarkson Street 0.1 mile
Merge onto I-277 N / US-74 E via the ramp on the Left 1.5 miles
Take the 3rd Street / NC-16 S / 4th Street exit – Exit 2A. 0.4 mile
Turn Right onto E 3rd Street / NC-16 S. 0.2 mile
Turn Left onto Charlottetowne Avenue <0.1 mile

Request free, confidential business counseling

The Central Piedmont Small Business Rebound Professional Service Grant opportunity provides individual support  through contracted professionals to help your business recover and grow.

Become a Central Piedmont Small Business Center Virtual or In-person Volunteer Business Counselor and help assist entrepreneurs and business owners to plan, launch, and grow local businesses.

If you are searching to share your expertise to help entrepreneurs achieve their business goals, Central Piedmont's Small Business Center has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you. 

Become a member of our Volunteer Counseling team and assist entrepreneurs on a limited basis, either on location at the Small Business Center or virtually. Virtual counseling sessions will use a WebEx-powered meeting center, which allows clients to meet with counselors virtually online to receive business coaching, advisement, and mentoring.

Process to Become a Virtual Volunteer: 

• Potential volunteers should complete and submit the SBC Virtual Volunteer Application along with a current resume or bio.
• Your application will be reviewed and compared to the SBC's current needs.
• SBC will interview you to determine best placement and timeframe for desired activities.
• If approved by the director, you will need to complete and sign the following volunteer forms:
  • NCCCS Small Business Center Network Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement
  • Visit the HR Documents page, under Volunteer Forms, to download the following: 
    • Volunteer Background Authorization 
    • Volunteer Data Information Sheet
• After the above paperwork is processed, a program developer will schedule an orientation date to acquaint you with Small Business Center counseling procedures and the online tool to be used for virtual counseling (Webex).
• Volunteer activities will begin.

• July 8: How to Write a Business Plan 
• July 9: Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner
• July 15: Analyzing Your Competition
• July 17: Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner
• July 21: Separating Business and Personal Finances 
• July 21: Project Management for Small Business Success
• July 22: Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner
• July 22: Marketing Your Business
• July 23: Conceptos basicos de impuestos de negocios
• July 24: Borrowing for Small Businesses
• July 30: Online Seller for the Small Business Owner

• August 5: Business Tax Essentials
• August 6: Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner
• August 7: Sales and Use Tax Workshop for Small Business Owners
• August 12: Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Entities
• August 13: Online Seller for the Small Business Owner
• August 13: Business Finance Basics
• August 14: August Tax Talks: Mastering Schedule C and Small Business Taxes
• August 14: Seminario web sobre impuestos sobre las ventas uso
• August 19: ESOP Deep Dive 2025 - Employee Ownership
• August 19: Maximize Your Business's Online Presence with Your Google Business Profile
• August 21: August Tax Talks: Federal Taxes and Your New Business
• August 21: Separating Business and Personal Finances
• August 27: Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner
• August 28: August Tax Talks: Business Use of Your Home: What You Can (and Can't) Deduct 
• August 28: Borrowing for Small Businesses

Featured Programs

• Grant Writing
• Small Business
• QuickBooks 

Current Schedule 

Small Business offerings can change. If a program or course you are interested in is not currently offered, contact the Small Business Center.

Register 

• Choose one of three ways to register now.

Thomas J. Hall Scholarship for Continuing Education Studies at the Small Business Center

The Thomas J. Hall Endowed Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund at Central Piedmont has been created through the generosity of Mr. Thomas J. Hall, President, The Hall Group. The award of scholarships represents Mr. Hall’s commitment to the college and to its students interested in learning about entrepreneurship and running a small business.

The scholarships will be awarded to Corporate and Continuing Education students who display significant potential as a successful entrepreneur and future business leader. Successful candidates must demonstrate a passion for entrepreneurship and meet the eligibility/application requirements.

Eligibility Requirements and Application

The Small Business Center is always looking for presenters with new ideas for an interesting course or seminar topic. If you have an idea for a class or seminar, the desire to teach, and meet the below requirements, contact the Small Business Center.

Suggested Qualifications:

• Degree, accreditation, licensure and/or experience in the subject area
• Minimum of three years of experience in your subject area
• Current or previous business ownership experience
• Teaching or training experience with adult learners

The Resource Center is located on the first floor of the Levine Information Technology Building on Central Campus. It offers lending and use of professional resources to guide and increase your business knowledge. Visit us today, and take advantage of these valuable resources available at no cost to you.

• print materials 
• multimedia and subscription materials
• computer workstations                                                

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Additional walk-in hours are available by appointment.)