Dalton (aka Hollywood) and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff at the Womens Business Center of Fayetteville at CEED.We recently applied for and were rewarded the Covid Retention grant.Sara Marada and the entire staff worked tirelessly to assist us through the application process and to the funding portion.This grant means SO much to us and to our business and WBC of Fayetteville at CEED means even more. They are single handedly responsible for support, launch, encouragement and empowerment of us, Hollywood Java NC and multiple other small businesses in the Cumberland County area.I highly encourage you to reach out to them today to get education, support, insight and funding for your dream!Thank you again to the wonderful WBC of Fayetteville at CEED staff! We are eternally grateful!Patrice and Dalton CarterHollywood Java, LLC

CEED was instrumental in helping me found my candle business. Great resources!

I love what the Womens Business Center does for local women starting out as entrepreneurs! It is great to have the support and mentorship of this group. They have encouraged me, guided me and motivated me, helping with step by step actions that are moving my business forward. I would recommend anyone interested in starting or growing their business contact them!

The entire staff at WBC is incredible! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave the team makes you feel welcomed. They are a priceless resource to the community of small business owners to include those who seek to start a small business. Their mission to enhance NC economic development by providing services to women in small business is vital to Fayetteville continued success. I have had the opportunity to partake in the jumpstart orientation, and learn to design with Canva! Both session were filled with great information!

I have been using the resources here since 2012 and during that time I have went from a one woman show with a freelance design business to having a beautiful location in Downtown Fayetteville with a retail business and growing staff. I couldnt have done it without the amazing people here and they continue to be there for me as I grow! If you are thinking about starting a business, getting connected with the wonderful people here should be the first step you take!

I have to tell ya. These people know what theyre doing! They go out of their way to help small businesses, even urban yard farmers, get the word out, revise business plans and so much more. I can not wait for future partnerships with CEED!