Crisp Small Business Resource Center

The Crisp Small Business Resource Center is the entrepreneurial resource hub of eastern North Carolina (ENC) and serves a 29-county region. We provide resources to help launch and sustain small businesses and foster sustainable economic development.

Faculty-Led Student Consulting

Partner with faculty for no-cost technical assistance on a range of small business and economic development needs through project-based learning in the classroom

Grant + Request for Proposal (RFP) Assistance

Partner on crafting mission-aligned grant applications
Initial review of grant guidelines
Initial review of RFPs

Entrepreneurial Support Organization Partnerships

Ideate and collaborate on program design and content
Explore funding options for program sustainability (e.g., grant applications, financial support)

Additional Resources

ARRRGH you the owner/operator/partner of a business? Submit your business to the Alumni Association.
Submit opportunities for student internships, jobs, and apprenticeship opportunities.

Dr. Emily Yeager
Director of Crisp Small Business Resource Center, Assistant Professor, Recreation Sciences
252-737-1336 | yeagere18@ecu.edu | 177 Wright Building
Emily currently works as an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation Sciences and directs the Crisp Small Business Resource Center at East Carolina University with a research agenda focused on sustainable community development built upon a community’s unique assets and cultural nuances.