Eastern North Carolina owners can get financing help from the NC SBTDC office in Greenville, the Pitt Community College Small Business Center, the SBA district office's Wilmington branch, State Small Business Credit Initiative programs run through lenders, and the Carolina Small Business Development Fund. Ivyview Lenders, a small-business funding broker in Greenville, North Carolina, is not affiliated with any of them.
| Advising in Greenville | NC SBTDC, 300 East First Street, (252) 737-1385; Pitt CC Small Business Center, (252) 493-7541 |
|---|---|
| SBA office for Pitt County | Wilmington branch, 402 North Front Street, by appointment |
| SSBCI in North Carolina | Managed by the NC Rural Center; reached through participating lenders, not directly |
| Statewide nonprofit lender | Carolina Small Business Development Fund, a CDFI |
| Ivyview Lenders' role | A funding broker, not affiliated with any program on this page |
How to use this directory
The organizations below are grouped by what they do for you: advice, government-backed programs, state credit programs and nonprofit lending. Descriptions quote each organization's own pages, as checked in October 2026. Programs and contacts change, so confirm details with the organization before you rely on them.
Ivyview Lenders is not affiliated with, and does not speak for, any of these organizations.
Advice first: two free or low-barrier places to start
NC SBTDC, Greenville office
The Small Business and Technology Development Center office at 300 East First Street, Greenville, is part of a business advisory service of the UNC System that is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA. It works by appointment, (252) 737-1385, and serves Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Wayne and Wilson counties. Its listed services include helping businesses “access sources of capital and financing.”
Pitt Community College Small Business Center
The Small Business Center says it provides “free resources, expert guidance, and personalized support to help entrepreneurs and small businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Pitt County.” Its contact line is (252) 493-7541.
Either is a sensible first call if you are still deciding whether to borrow at all, or need help with a business plan or projections before a lender sees them.
Getting the most from a first meeting
- Ask when you call whether there is any cost and what to bring.
- Bring recent business bank statements, your last tax return and a short note on what the money would do.
- Ask the adviser which programs fit your stage, and which lenders in the region take part in them.
- Write down what each program requires, so you can compare it later with private options on equal terms.
SBA: no Greenville office, but a branch that covers Pitt County
The SBA North Carolina District Office says it “services the entire state of North Carolina” from offices in Charlotte and Wilmington. Pitt County is listed among the counties served by the Wilmington office at 402 North Front Street, which works by appointment.
SBA-backed loans are generally made by participating lenders rather than by the SBA itself, so the district office is a place to learn about programs and find lenders. Ivyview Lenders doesn't make or arrange SBA loans.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
SSBCI is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In North Carolina, the NC Rural Center says it has managed SSBCI funding since the program began, and lists a Loan Participation Program and a Capital Access Program, along with an equity program.
The practical point is how you reach it. The Rural Center says its programs “work with institutional lenders - such as CDFIs, MDIs, and banks,” and adds: “If you are seeking a business loan from a bank or other lender, we encourage you to ask if SSBCI programs can be used to strengthen your request.” In other words, you don't apply to SSBCI; you ask your lender whether it participates.
Carolina Small Business Development Fund
The Carolina Small Business Development Fund describes itself as “a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that provides capital, technical assistance, and policy research” for North Carolina small businesses. It lists financing for startups and existing businesses and business consultations. Its offices are in Raleigh, Asheville and Charlotte, and it serves businesses statewide.
A CDFI is a lender with a community-development mission. Its programs have their own eligibility rules, so ask it directly what fits your business.
County economic development
Pitt County Economic Development, 111 S Washington St, Greenville, 252-902-2079, calls itself “the lead agency driving economic growth in our community.” It is a county department and a useful contact if you are expanding, relocating or adding jobs in the county.
Grants are outside what Ivyview Lenders arranges. If you are looking for grant programs, ask the SBTDC or the Small Business Center which ones are current.
How the routes compare
| Route | What it is | How you reach it |
|---|---|---|
| NC SBTDC and Pitt CC Small Business Center | Advising and training | Appointment or a call to the office |
| SBA programs | Government-backed loans made through participating lenders | Through a participating lender; the Wilmington office can help you find programs |
| SSBCI programs | State credit programs that support lenders' loans | Ask your lender whether it participates |
| Carolina Small Business Development Fund | Nonprofit CDFI lending and technical assistance | Contact the fund directly |
| Ivyview Lenders | A broker connecting businesses with private lending partners | Call (252) 318-3595 or apply online |
These routes aren't mutually exclusive. Some owners talk to the SBTDC first, then compare what a program offers with private options. To see the private side, compare the funding types we arrange.
Where Ivyview Lenders fits
We work with term loans, working capital, lines of credit, equipment and inventory financing, and merchant cash advances, which are not loans. If a public program fits your need better, it's worth knowing before you sign anything. For the state paperwork every route expects, see the North Carolina loan checklist, and for the wider local picture, the wider local business picture.
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