Employment Security Commission of North Carolina provides accessible employment and workforce-related services, unemployment insurance and labor market information to the State`s workers, employers and public.
Federal Trade Commission was created in 1914 to prevent unfair methods of competition in commerce and is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.
Members of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce share aspirations for the state’s future which include 21st-century world-class education systems, sound physical infrastructure to meet growing needs, ample clean water, a healthy environment, affordable high-quality health care and a globally competitive business climate. —Lew Ebert, President and CEO, North Carolina Chamber
NC Department of Commerce is an executive branch agency headed by the Secretary of Commerce and appointed by and directly reporting to the Governor. Free consultation services are offered for:
- Regulatory and licensing assistance
- Funding and incentives
- Referrals to local, state, federal agencies
- Small business ombudsman
- Site selection
- Training and education
- International trade and investment opportunities
- Research and analysis.
The NC Department of Revenue is a Cabinet agency under the leadership of the Secretary of Revenue, the Chief Operating Officer and four Assistant Secretaries of Revenue. The department has five primary goals:
- Maximize tax compliance and State tax revenue
- Improve constituent services
- Improve agency efficiency and effectiveness
- Maximize public trust
- Build a more customer-centric, innovative culture
The NC Secretary of State office provides accurate and timely information and preserves documents and records. The Secretary’s office posts corporations database, business license information and all documentation required for businesses operating in the state. Its Mission Statement: To serve and protect citizens, the business community and governmental agencies by facilitating business activities, by providing accurate and timely information and by preserving documents and records.
Small Business Association is an independent agency of the federal government, created in 1953 to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the nation’s overall economy.
Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is a program of The University of North Carolina System in partnership with the US Small Business Administration and a leading resource for growing and developing businesses.
US Department of Commerce is mandated to advance economic growth, jobs and opportunities with responsibilities in trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis.
US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses and is committed to wealth creation in minority communities.
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws making it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mission is to “Provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our Nation’s security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters.“Their vision is: “A GREAT engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.”
