MSC Business Incubator Resources and Services

Manufacturing Solutions Center will provide education, counseling, advising, referral and refining of entrepreneurial skills. Special emphasis will be given to the critical areas of sales, marketing and prevention of business failures. Our number one goal is to assist the company in getting their product to commercialization.

Below is a list of services to be provided:

• Access and support from Manufacturing Solutions Center assets i.e. testing, antimicrobial, and engineering labs etc.
• Access and support from Small Business Center resources at CVCC
• Access and support from Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Appalachian State University
• Access and Support from the North Carolina Military and Business Center
• Assistance with business basics
• Advisory boards and mentors
• Links to higher education resources
• Assistance with sales and marketing
• Access to Manufacturing Solutions Center expertise in:
  • Product development resources
  • Rapid prototyping resources
  • Reverse engineering capabilities
• Product evaluation assistance
• Product commercialization assistance
• Help with accounting and financial
• Assistance with financing sources and visibility to private investors
• Links to strategic partners
• High speed internet access
• Utilities provided water, sewer and power
• Meeting and conference facilities
• Networking opportunities with other Incubator occupants
• Exposure to national brands and retailers