This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange, what if you had access to your own business counselor and startup resources and it only cost you…nothing? If you’re in North Carolina, you’re in luck! In this month’s episode, Anne Shaw, the State Director of the NC Small Business Center Networks, explains the services that Small Business Centers provide and the economic impact they generate. Anne and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also discuss roadblocks that startups encounter and the attributes that many successful entrepreneurs exhibit. And the group share a mix of new businesses to check out, from coffee to customized clothing…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC Small Business Center Network

Small Businesses of the Month: Jireh Peruvian Coffee, Golden Rule Musical School, Project B

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Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller crack open the mailbag to answer emails from listeners about all things start-up…funding, marketing, branding, support resources, and…cannabis? Gary also gets to have his own Lightning Round, plus they share some businesses you should be checking out on this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!

Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC IDEA, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce

Small Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: J Corwin Pottery, DTFI, Weyeze

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Low-cost imports have driven most apparel manufacturers overseas…but not all of them. Eric Henry with TS Designs joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how his company has found a niche as a domestic manufacturer by shortening supply chains, building relationships, and focusing on local materials and sustainability. Plus you’ll get some cool small businesses to check out, as we veer into beer, hemp, and okra! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful links from this episode: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The MESH, TS Designs, Burlington Beer Works Co-op 

Small Businesses of the Month: Bear Fiber, Pages Okra Grill, American Roots Wear 

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