Questions about re-locating or starting a business in Matthews? We're here for you! Contact the Matthews Chamber staff or click below to access specific resources. 

Town of Matthews

You don't need a business permit to set-up shop in Matthews, but there may be other resources you need from the town. 

• Licenses, permits, and taxes
• Economic Development
• Incentives & Grants
• Planning & Development
• Public Works

Mecklenburg County

The town of Matthews is located in Mecklenburg County, and the county offers some resources for businesses.

• Code Enforcement
• Economic Development
• County Maps
• Gross Receipt Taxes
• Doing Business with Mecklenburg County

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA has a North Carolina district office in Charlotte and offers information on small business loans, grants, bonds, business-education events, and much more. Visit the Charlotte SBA website to learn more.

SCORE

The SCORE Association, celebrating 40 years of service to our community, is a nonprofit group dedicated to entrepreneur education and to helping in the formation, growth and success of small businesses. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and we're lucky to have a very active mentorship program in the Charlotte chapter. Visit the website to learn more.

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the economic development of the Charlotte 15-county region in North and South Carolina. It's a great resource for regional business data, legislative updates on business issues, and much more. Find everything you need on the Alliance website.