Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
306 W. Harwood St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Farmer support, Agriculture, Local Food Systems
Kristen Aldrich
828-236-1282
Cleveland Community College -Small Business Center

Cleveland Community College -Small Business Center

The Small Business Center at CCC provides workshops, seminars, counseling, information, and referral services for small business owners and operators in Cleveland County.
Le Grand Center, 1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
Community College, Small Business Center
Steve Padgett
704-669-4146
Cleveland County Schools -Career and Technical Education (K-12)

Cleveland County Schools -Career and Technical Education (K-12)

Cleveland County Schools offers programs in Career & Technical Education (CTE) to develop entrepreneurial skills for middle & high school students.
400 West Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150
Public Education
Rhonda Benfield
704-476-8034
Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library

Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library

It's the mission of the Cleveland County Library System to offer access to a comprehensive collection of materials, in a safe & welcoming environment.
112 Piedmont Drive Lawndale, NC 28090
Public Library
Debbie Page
704-538-7005
Foothills Farmers Market

Foothills Farmers Market

FFM values family farms, endorses sustainable food production practices & innovation, & contributes to the health & prosperity of the local community.
126 W. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150
Agriculture
SHELBY: Angelina Smith KINGS MTN: Nancy Fichter
SHELBY: 704-470-7603 KINGS MTN: 704-600-5397
Gardner Webb University -BS in Entrepreneurship

Gardner Webb University -BS in Entrepreneurship

At Gardner-Webb we seek to educate men and women to compete effectively in tomorrow’s business world.
110 South Main Street
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
University
Dr. Van Graham
(704) 406-2260
Mauney Memorial Library

Mauney Memorial Library

As a vital and innovative centerpiece in Kings Mountain, Mauney Library provides resources to our citizens in creating and achieving a bright future.
100 S. Piedmont Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Public Library
Heather Sanford
704-734-4495
NCSU Cooperative Extension Office

NCSU Cooperative Extension Office

The Cooperative Extension offers educational programs to benefit farmers, rural and urban residents, families, community and civic leaders and youth.
130 S. Post Rd., Suite 1
Shelby, NC 28152
Agriculture, State Organization
Greg Traywick
704-482-4365