Incubation Resources: Appalachian Enterprise Center
Incubator Name: Appalachian Enterprise Center
Address: 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607
Phone/Fax: 828 264-1613 fax 828 264-1614
Year Established: 1996
Type of Organization: Non-profit
Contact Person: Marion Sofield, E-Mail: wcedc@boone.net or aec@boone.net
Overview: Governed by Watauga County Economic Development Commission
Strategic Relationships: Chamber of Commerce, Community College
Industries Served: Service, IT
Special Notes/Restrictions: Non-competing businesses. Entry requires business plan, financials, and application. Continued tenancy requires annual recommendation by Advisory Board. Average length of tenancy is 3 years. Currently houses maximum occupancy of 7 companies.
Types of Programs/Services Available:
Space: Flexible office space, 200-625 square feet. Rates range from $9.00-$17.00 per sq. ft. Storage space available.
Funding: Relationships with SBTDC, Committee of 100, Inc., SBA
Educational Resources: Classes
Administrative/Technology: Reception/clerical support, phone systems, modem/broadband T1 Internet access
Other: Conference room and advisory panel. Non-resident programs and support available.
Additional Notes: On-site incubator manager, mandatory quarterly tenant meetings to encourage interactive means of solution finding and dissemination of relevant information.
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