Small Business & Entrepreneur Support

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a community. Whether it's the locally-owned café or the specialty retailer, or the well-established manufacturing business owner, the collective energy of small, locally-owned businesses create the unique character of a city's downtown and business community. Here in Cornelius we are fortunate to have an active entrepreneur network and a number of excellent small business success stories. Our staff are redoubling our efforts to create a business-friendly environment at the permit counter and in City Hall in order to foster a strong next generation of small business success stories. We are pleased to share the resources within this page to assist you in starting a business or grow your established business. Feel free to contact Community Development staff with any questions.