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The Gateway for Entrepreneurs

10 Counties Served by SEEN

We are dedicated to helping connect and grow the entrepreneurial community in the 10-county Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina.

Startup

Startup Guide

Find the steps, tips and resources you need to start a business. Learn more.

Growth

Growth Guide

Plan, market, promote and grow your business with these resources. Learn more.

Capital

Funding Guide

Ready for funding? Find out how to get business loans, grants and equity funding. Learn more.

Latest News

Events for the Week of February 28 – March 4, 2022

The events listed in this blog post will take place during the week of February 28 – March 5, 2022. Click the ‘Register here!’ hyperlink at the bottom of each event description to register for that event. If you would like to see what other events we have coming up, please visit https://thethomashub.com/events/. Monday – [...]

How to Pitch Your Business Idea

You’ve done the work to validate your idea, understand your market and have a solid business model. Now you’re considering talking to potential investors to infuse your startup with capital. Talking to investors can feel like an enormous task, but learning how to effectively communicate your business idea in a clear and concise way can [...]

Events for the Week of February 21 – February 25, 2022

The events listed in this blog post will take place during the week of February 21 – February 25, 2022. Click the ‘Register here!’ hyperlink at the bottom of each event description to register for that event. If you would like to see what other events we have coming up, please visit https://thethomashub.com/events/. Tuesday – [...]

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Meet our Founding Partners

Many partners have contributed to the success of our entrepreneurship community, including: