Small commercial interior renovations 10,000 sq. ft. or less with use and occupancy classifications of business (B), mercantile (M) or storage (S); new construction or additions 400 sq. ft. or less for B, M, or S occupancies; covered open-air structures 750 sq. ft. or less (ex., picnic shelters); modular office trailers 1,000 sq. ft. or less, equipment change-outs requiring plan review.

Assembly 100,000 sq. ft. or greater, commercial 300,000 sq. ft. or greater, new/complete replacement educational projects for CMS, institutional 50,000 sq. ft. or greater, mixed use 200,000 sq. ft. or greater, multi-family residential 5 stories or more, or podium/wrap structure (Section 510), hospitals (including upfits), high-rises (including upfits).

Projects that use Mecklenburg County's Building Information Modeling (BIM)-Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) plan review and permitting process, special events, green buildings, fast-track projects, campus developments, Design-Build delivery (DB), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) projects.

Collects fees for permits and services for Code Enforcement, Land Development, and some for City of Charlotte departments that partner closely with the County.

The County uses grants targeting to high-wage, high-capital investment companies in its efforts to recruit those businesses to Mecklenburg County. 

Expert assistance in supporting the entrepreneurs that will foster growth and vitality to the Mecklenburg County business community.

Providing increased opportunities for small businesses to obtain the capital they need to be successful.

Connecting with manufacturers, headquarters and distribution to understand and respond to local business needs and to retain these companies in the county as they grow and expand.

Empowers small businesses and minority- and woman-owned businesses to be successful in governmental, institutional, and private contracting opportunities. 

This exclusive program is designed for existing businesses seeking to move beyond $125-400K in annual sales.