Welcome to the Center for Entrepreneurship!
Welcome!
It has come to our attention that some of the links on this website are broken. We are in the process of fixing this. If you have questions about the Center for Entrepreneurship and its programs, please contact:
Carol Maleck
camaleck@waketech.edu
919.532.5525
OR
Deborah Oronzio
djoronzio@waketech.edu
919.532.5594
Thank you!
The Wake Tech/Wells Fargo Center for Entrepreneurship unites all aspects of the development and delivery of education, support, and resources for present and future small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Wake County (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) area. The purpose of the Center is to make a significant contribution to economic and workforce growth in the area served by increasing the number and success rate of new and existing small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We look forward to serving you! Please browse our offerings:
Entrepreneur Speaker Series
Successful entrepreneurs in the Raleigh-Durham area share personal stories about their business ventures. Past speakers include Chris Angel of Sparians(right), Sheila H. Ogle, Yasmin Wurts Metivier, and more!
GO THERE
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Discover how to recognize business opportunities here in Wake County and beyond, and develop a plan for starting, financing, and operating a small business. A four-course, 12-hour curriculum. GO THERE
“E-Hive” Entrepreneur Colony
A vibrant, virtual LinkedIn community of past and current Wake Tech entrepreneurship program participants. Network and share support with fellow entrepreneurs, industry mentors, and Wake Tech advisors! GO THERE
Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture
Ever wish there were step-by-step instructions on developing a business plan for starting and managing a small business here in North Carolina? We’ve got it! A Wake Tech continuing education course developed by the Kauffman Foundation. GO THERE
Web links and other Resources
Starting and running a small business in Raleigh-Durham takes research and information. We’ve collected links to resources in Wake County and beyond to help you on your journey to entrepreneurship. GO THERE
Seminars and Counseling
from Wake Tech’s Small Business Center help to add to your success with free assistance, mentoring, and business acumen from experienced advisors and members of our business community right here in Raleigh-Durham. GO THERE
Entrepreneur Events
We bring the entrepreneurship resources directly to you via our Wake Tech Center for Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneur Events. How about Ask a Small Business Lawyer Day? Or Top Ten Messages from Top Ten Books? Maybe you are a veteran and would like to attend an event like Small Business Conference for Veterans. Now you can! Co-managed or sponsored by the Center. GO THERE
