A Unified Approach to COVID-19 Business Support.

This group of partner agencies are committed to support our local businesses and employees and make resources easily accessible.  In Alamance County, there is 'No wrong door' when you seek business services.  Whether you are from Burlington, Graham, Mebane or any other town,  you can call and speak with any agency and we will assist you.  Please Contact Us ! 

Need a local resource?  Reach out to our team

Burlington Economic Development
Peter Bishop
pbishop@burlingtonnc.gov
336-222-5147

Burlington Economic Development helps businesses of all sizes grow and thrive through our programs, incentives and business services. 
 
We are focused on growing and recruiting high skill, high-wage jobs in manufacturing, life sciences, aviation and advanced materials. We are committed to supporting downtown redevelopment, active recreation and engaged, inclusive living. #BelongInBurlington 

Graham Downtown Dev.
Mary Faucette
mfaucette@cityofgraham.com
336-266-2248

​​The Downtown Development Coordinator serves as a liaison for the downtown business community of Graham.  This office is responsible for the management of programs and initiatives to retain and grow private investment and business development in Downtown Graham. 

​The department assists businesses by connecting them to resources, answering questions pertaining to city policies and processes, and fielding business and development inquiries. 

City of Mebane
Cy Stober
cstober@cityofmebane.com
919-563-9990

A thriving, diverse commercial environment has created a strong economy in and around Mebane. We welcome businesses of all sizes and offer a number of online tools to help you easily connect with the resources you need.

​Whether you are starting a new business, completing a permit process, or want to learn more about zoning, we can help.

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Alamance Chamber
Mac Williams
mac@alamancechamber.com
336-228-1338

The Alamance Chamber is the largest and longest serving business association in the county. 

The Alamance Chamber is a private, membership-based, 501(c)6 not-for-profit that provides services and activities to members and the community to enhance the local economy.  The Alamance Chamber also provides economic development services on behalf of Alamance County. 

Alamance County United Way
Heidi Norwick
uwalamance.org
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United Way of Alamance County's mission is: To Mobilize the Caring Power of the Community to Advance the Common Good.  
We lead collective action around bold goals in education, financial stability, and health.

More than 50% of households in Alamance County struggle to afford the basic necessities of housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care and technology. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, their struggle is even more difficult.

Please see our blog post to learn about our #HelpAlamance campaign.

ACC - Small Business Center
Ervin Allen
ervin.allen@alamance.cc.edu
336-506-4312

At our Small Business Center, business owners can access a variety of resources and tools that are proven to help businesses prosper. We offer confidential counseling for your specific needs, a wide range of online learning options, and workshops designed to help small businesses succeed.

The Small Business Center is staffed and structured to train, educate, develop and support small businesses and entrepreneurship in our communities.   We help current and aspiring business owners to develop and grow critical business skills that are vital for growth and sustainability.

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Burlington Downtown Corp.
Sara Beth Hardy
sarabeth@burlingtondowntown.com
336-222-5002

The mission of the BDC is to create an environment for downtown redevelopment by engaging community stakeholders and partners, and to inspire investment, business development, and job growth.

​Downtown Burlington is stewarded by the Burlington Downtown Corporation (BDC), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting downtown and offering support to existing and potential business and property owners.  The BDC is charged with administering the the NC Main Street program at the local level and building a public-private partnership to spur economic development in partnership with the NC Department of Commerce and the City of Burlington. 

Destination Downtown
destinationdowntownmebane
inc@gmail.com

​Destination Downtown Mebane, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is comprised of businesses located in historic downtown Mebane, NC.  Our goal is to enhance, develop, revitalize and preserve the historic downtown business district. We successfully accomplish this by working together as an association to sponsor monthly events to explore downtown.

​Our steering committee is working diligently to provide resources to all businesses in the downtown area on how to navigate through the pandemic. Resources from the county, state and federal level are being disseminated to each owner as we receive them. Information is updated on our Facebook page about each DD member’s current state.

Town of Elon
Kathleen Patterson
kpatterson@elon.gov
336-586-1009

Downtown Elon is a department within the Town of Elon that focuses on growth, development, and sustainability of the downtown commercial district. The department staff works hand in hand with the Downtown Advisory Board and volunteers to achieve the goals of the annual work plans.

Our vision: Downtown Elon is powered by a diverse community of families, professionals, students and retirees. It serves as the center of life-long learning and creative activities for Alamance County, that is enhanced by the energy of Elon University, locally owned restaurants and shops, and a collection of visual art.

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Elon University
​Jeff Stein
jstein@elon.edu
336-278-7304

Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors.

​The curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and includes nationally accredited professional schools of business, communications, education, law and health sciences. Elon's 6,300 undergraduate and 800 graduate students come from 48 states and 47 countries. Elon ranks #1 in the nation in international study and is the national leader in the U.S. News & World Report feature on colleges “focused on student success.”

Burlington-Alamance Airport
Dan Danieley
dan@flyburlingtonnc.com
336-227-0771

Centrally located along North Carolina’s I-40 Corridor, the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY) conveniently serves Burlington, Elon University, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Mebane, Whitsett, Hillsborough and surrounding areas.

The airport offers fueling and hangar services, as well as hosting private companies who can make chartered flights on a variety of aircraft. If you are an aviation or logistics company looking for a base of operations in central North Carolina, the Burlington-Alamance Airport could be your solution!

Visit Alamance
​Grace Vandevisser
Grace@visitalamance.com
​336-570-1444

The Alamance County Visitors Bureau is here to help you make the most of your visit and explore our area.  We can provide general suggestions or detailed itineraries . We love Alamance County and we hope you’ll love it too. 

Please check our website for updates on entertainment venues, attractions and events as they become available once we’re all able to gather back together again.  We can’t wait for you to join us then and share in all the amazing experiences we have to offer in Alamance County.

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Mebane Bussiness Association
mbamebane.com

For more than 25 years, the Mebane Business Association (MBA) has been dedicated to growing our community through the partnership of businesses and organization of community events that improve the lives of local residents.

We are an advocate for businesses of all sizes, providing support, structure, and a unified voice. Through our unique networking and business sponsorship opportunities, you will learn about your community, resulting in greater business potential.
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Saxapahaw​ Rivermill Village
​Claire Haslam
rivermillvillage.sxphw
@gmail.com

All business websites a​Saxapahaw’s rural community and local economy drives our commitment to continue to serve each other in the healthiest ways possible. Please connect with us whatever ways you feel comfortable - online, curbside, or to-go - we are creating lots of opportunities to stay a part of the Saxapahaw Village.

All business websites and updates can be found at www.saxapahawnc.com. 

​#AlamanceStrong

​#AlamanceStrong is brought to you by a consortium of your community's economic developers, business organizations and local governments.  We know that our businesses and people are as resilient as they come - and have been for 200+ years. 

But we also recognize the threat this crisis poses to our jobs and long-term livelihoods in Alamance County.  Our group feels that a clear, unified and supportive voice is needed now and going forward to help business owners recover from this pandemic.  We are here for you. 

Together we are #AlamanceStrong.