Self-sustaining local economies are the heart of strong, vibrant communities. A strong local economy provides the goods and services every community needs and economic opportunities to its residents. Working with the North Carolina Rural Center, Good Work and other partner organizations, we use a holistic approach to focus on a variety of fronts. We focus on current and future entrepreneurs, local support systems including other non-profits, community college systems and elected officials.

We currently have specific programs to address the following:

• Youth Program (Future Entrepreneurs)
  A focused, structured program to teach high school students life-skills that support being a successful entrepreneur by engaging them on ways to "be" as much as what to "do." Contact Kelly Castor to learn more. (kelly@partners101.org)
• Business Coaching and Support
  1-on-1 consulting to take an existing business to the next level. We utilize our Productivity Tools to help business owners and managers clarify their plans, get clear on where they are and build a road map to where they want to be in a manageable program that is customized to their specific situation. Visit our partner site, Practical Lessons, to learn more about our approach.
• North Carolina Rural Center's Entrepreneurial Development System II
  A pilot program designed to link 5 county regions to better support a regional economic development strategy that combines the strength of each county and the goals of the region. We support the coordinators of each region in building strong coalitions to achieve the stated objectives. Contact Kelly Castor to learn more. (kelly@partners101.org)

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