New Ventures is a non-profit organization that provides diverse services and activities with a focus on entrepreneurial and community development.  Using technology in all aspect of community advancement is emphasized.  The organization is housed in South Piedmont Community College’s Lockhart-Taylor Center at 514 North Washington Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.
  
Started in 2005 by The e-NC Authority to meet the diverse entrepreneurial needs within Anson and Union counties, New Ventures works to meet the challenges of a tough economy.  Its core mission is providing resources for starting and growing businesses through an outreach approach.  Clients are provided customized business guidance through the process of starting, building, expanding or reviving their business.
 
Three of New Ventures community development facilities are the Anson Women’s Center that serves as an economic boost to both women and men; the Anson Community Kitchen which provides a certified kitchen for all culinary businesses; Olde Mill Art Gallery where the work of over 45 regional artists are exhibited and sold.  Web sites exist for each of these services.
 
New Ventures is in partnership through the services division of South Piedmont Community College.  The facility is handicap accessible.
For more information call 704-272-5457