Gaston College’s Small Business Center (SBC) is one of 58 across the state of North Carolina. It is a state-funded organization and is part of the Small Business Center Network of North Carolina (SBCN). It was initiated by the NC General Assembly to aid small businesses since they are the backbone of North Carolina’s economy. Our Small Business Center provides entrepreneurs with information they need to start or expand a small business. We provide seminars at no charge, resource centers, and one-on-one counseling for small business owners and prospective owners.