Steve Padgett

Strategic activities for the Certified Entrepreneurial Community® program have shifted from startup to operational. The purpose of this program is to market Cleveland County as an area of opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
One part of this program is the Service Provider Network (SPN). This is a group of knowledgeable professionals from a wide variety of disciplines that are critical to the success of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This group meets quarterly to discuss and share ways to assist and support new business ventures as well as network with each other. The Service Provider Network includes accounting, financial, marketing, insurance, legal, business counseling, and educational resources. In addition, city and county regulatory departments are represented.
The next meeting is Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11:30am, at the LeGrand Center where AT&T will make an announcement about a new local service offering. If you are a member of the SPN, please mark your calendars. If you offer services that could increase an entrepreneur's chances for success in starting a business, you are invited to become a member of this group. You may contact Bill Watson at the Cleveland County Chamber (704-487-8521) or Steve Padgett at the Small Business Center (704-669-4146) for more information.
Submitted by Steve Padgett