Certified Entrepreneurial Community
About the Program
AdvantageWest Economic Development Group developed the CECSM program to create communities of entrepreneurial interest by promoting public and governmental awareness of the need for entrepreneurship through certifying governmental bodies and local units of governments regarding their approach, strategy and state of readiness with respect to entrepreneurship.
Still in the early stages, interested communities are following a five-step process to complete the certification process. The process was designed by the Rural Policy Research Institute and adapted to the western North Carolina region.
If you are interested in learning more about the CECSM program please email info@awnc.org, or call Pam Lewis at (828) 687-7234.
Other area resources for entrepreneur education:
The Carland Academy
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Testimonial
AdvantageWest is a critical resource to our business and the entire region, and helped introduce us to countless key organizations, both in public and private sector.
Wesley Greene
President & CEO
sgBlue
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I wouldn’t be where I am – more importantly, where I’m going – if not for AdvantageWest.
Jason Scholder
Founder and CEO
Three Minute Egg
Pam Lewis
, Senior VP of Entrepreneurial Development
AdvantageWest
134 Wright Brother's Way
Fletcher, NC 28732
ph. 828-687-7234
fx. 828-687-7552
Email Pam Lewis
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