You have survived the startup phase, it's time to scale and grow your business!
Program Information
About the Get Up and Grow Program
Mecklenburg County's Get Up and Grow program is the community’s premier small business management program that enables business owners with knowledge and skills to grow, expand, and increase annual sales beyond $125,000.
The no-cost program helps local business owners to develop a strategic growth plan. Participants receive access to professional consultants, a peer network, and trainings with subject matter experts.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Participants must be the owner and/or CEO of the company.
- The business must be located in Mecklenburg County.
- The business has been in operation for at least two years
- The business has at least two employees
- Attendees must have a strong commitment to grow the business and actively attend program sessions.
Program Logistics
Dates: Jan. 10 - May 18, 2023
Times: Tuesdays 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: In-person, Charlotte, NC.
Contact Us
Call: 980-314-2859
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Events
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Mecklenburg County & BDI: Meet & Greet Upcoming Greenway & Stream Construction Projects
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Mecklenburg County & ReCAST: Capacity Building for Nonprofits
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Mecklenburg County OED Small Business Outreach
October 20, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Small Business Concierge and Lending Intake Form
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
Contact Us
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MeckNC BDI Hybrid Outreach: Celebrating the Hispanic Community - The Road to Success as a Contractor
A seminar series in Spanish to get started on contracting opportunities.
Series Flyer
*New* Oct 05 Flyer
Sept 22 Flyer
Registration Link for October 05, 2022
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: A Navigation of the NC HUB Certification Application
September 29, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: Access to Capital for MWSBEs
September 27, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Information Session: *New* BDI Program Provisions Guide
September 21, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: MeckNC Eligible Certifications Overview (NCHUB)
August 31, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Public Hearing: *New* DBE Transportation Program Guide
August 18, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Information Session: *New* BDI Program Provisions Guide
August 17, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: MeckNC Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines (GRADE)
August 11, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: How to Prepare an Effective Capability Statement
July 21, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Information Session: *New* BDI Program Provisions Guide
July 20, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Information Sessions: New BDI Provisions Guide and DBE Transportation Program Guide
June 29, 2022 and July 12, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link for June 29, 2022
July 12, 2022:
Thank you for your interest in the Mecklenburg County DBE Transportation Program Public Hearing scheduled for July 12, 2022 from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. We regret to inform you that the Public Hearing will be rescheduled. Our top priority is to provide access to the DBE Transportation Program Hearing in a hybrid format to allow the community the opportunity to learn about the program and goal-setting either in-person or virtually, after much consideration, we have made the decision to reschedule the Public Hearing.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We look forward to you joining the Mecklenburg County Business Diversity & Inclusion (BDI) Program to learn about the Mecklenburg County DBE Transportation Program. A new date will be provided.
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County OED Small Business Outreach
June 30, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Small Business Concierge and Lending Intake Form
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
Contact Us
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Mecklenburg County BDI Hybrid Outreach: Habitat for Humanity Upcoming Construction Projects
June 7, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County OED Virtual Seminar Series: What's Next
(A six-seminar series in collaboration with CPCC)
May 4, 2022- June 28, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: Greenway & Stream Construction Projects
May 11, 2022
Video Recording
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Virtual Outreach: How To Do Business With Mecklenburg County
April 26, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Mecklenburg County BDI Outreach: Virtual NCHUB Certification Session
April 14, 2022
Flyer
Registration Link
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Government Contracting (Online Event)
February 3, 2022
Video Link
Presentation
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Outreach Event
December 16, 2021
Flyer
Registration List
Presentation
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the BDI Team
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How to Fund Your Business Hot Topic Event
October 28, 2021
Flyer
Registration Link
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Mecklenburg County MWSBE Outreach
Greenway & Stream Construction Projects
Flyer
Presentation
Registration List
Recording
Projects-at-a-Glance (PaaG)
Certification Eligibility/Resources
Capability Statement Information
Schedule an Introduction Meeting with the MWSBE Program
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Business Certification Summit
Get your business certified and positioned to submit winning contracts.