You Have the Vision. We Help You Figure Out What Comes Next.

Running a small business takes more than a great idea. It takes the right skills, trusted connections, practical resources, and a community that wants to see you succeed.

That’s why Wilkes Community College and the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce work together to support the people behind Wilkes County’s small businesses.

By connecting education with opportunity, our partnership helps entrepreneurs and business owners gain the knowledge, relationships, and resources they need to start strong, solve challenges, and keep growing.

Two Organizations. One Goal: Your Success.

Wilkes Community College Small Business Center provides practical. training, and workforce development resources that help business owners and their employees build the skills they need for today and prepare for what’s next.

The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce connects businesses to people, resources, visibility, advocacy, and opportunities throughout the Wilkes business community.

Together, we help close the gap between knowing what your business needs and knowing where to find it.

From an Idea to a Stronger Business

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, trying to grow an existing one, developing your workforce, or navigating a new challenge, you shouldn't have to figure everything out alone.

Our partnership helps connect local businesses with:

• Business education and entrepreneurial resources
• Workforce training and employee development
• Networking and relationship-building opportunities
• Business visibility and community connections
• Resources for starting, managing, and growing a business
• Connections to local and regional business support
• Programs designed around the real needs of employers

Your Business Strengthens Our Community.

When a local business succeeds, the impact goes far beyond one company.

Jobs are created. Families are supported. Local dollars stay local. New ideas take root. And Wilkes County becomes an even stronger place to live, work, visit, and invest.

That’s why Wilkes Community College and the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce are committed to working together not simply to provide programs, but to help build an environment where small businesses  thrive.