Rural business grows by using technology, through New Ventures Business Development, Inc.

Harold Britt, owner of Britt Insurance Agency, Inc./Nationwide (www.brittinsuranceagency.com) in Anson and Union counties, N.C., talks about the technology applications he learned by working with New Ventures Business Development Inc. (www.nvbdi.org). Using these services, Britt's business is growing and saving money at the same time. New Ventures is a publicly-supported business and technology center that offers free or low-cost counseling for small business owners and entrepreneurs, thereby creating jobs and local wealth in this rural community.

"Shoot for the Moon:" starting a new business in rural Anson and Union counties, N.C.

Sheri Strawn, owner of Hip Chick Accessories in Anson and Union counties, N.C., tells her story about how her business got started through the affordable support offered at New Ventures Business Development, Inc. (www.nvbdi.org). Strawn believes that rural communities must have local support for entrepreneurs as a key strategy for that area's economic development plan.

Rural community finds success with New Ventures Business Development, Inc.

Ivory Little, proprietor of a forthcoming support home/center for unwed teen mothers in and around Anson County, N.C., talks about how her business plan has come together with vital support from New Ventures Business Development, Inc. in Wadesboro.

Rural entrepreneur finds success with New Ventures Business Development, Inc.

Sheri Bowers, owner of Bowers Family Studios in Wadesboro, N.C. (Anson County), talks about how her small business got started and why the community must continue to support New Ventures Business Development, Inc. as a key strategy for local economic development.