The Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce is here to help you get started in making your business successful!  It may be intimidating, but there are a lot of resources available for you throughout this process.

Have a Plan:

These resources can help you create your business plan:

Business Counseling, Training, and Resources, Small Business Center, Coastal Carolina Community College

Small Business Administration

Business Link North Carolina

 

Checklists, Planning Guides & Resources in NC:

Thrive in NC

Plan Your Business- SBA

 

Register Your Business:

Onslow County Register of Deeds

 

Get a License:

Onslow County Tax Office/Licenses

City of Jacksonville

North Carolina Dept. of Revenue

 

Zoning and Permitting:

Onslow County Planning & Development

 

Employer ID Number EIN:

IRS

 

NC Sales & Use Tax ID:

North Carolina Dept of Revenue

 

Additional Resources:

Small Business Council

The Small Business Council is a group of volunteer business owners, managers and leaders who operate new and established businesses in Onslow County. This Committee serves as an open forum to provide resources and partners with The Small Business Center providing seminars of various business topics and guest speakers specific to industry to assist with challenges faced in the business community.

For more information contact Chamber President, Laurette Leagon, at (910)347-3141 ext. 231 or president@jacksonvilleonline.org.

 

Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development

Onslow County Tourism

 

Restaurant Regulations

Onslow County Environmental Health

 

Coastal Carolina Community College, Small Business Center hosts monthly seminars.  You can find more information here.