As part of our ‘Partner Spotlight’ series, we introduce our 2022 ECOSYSTEM partner, Array Community Development. Community development activities build stronger and more resilient communities. Activities may address needs such as small business lending and supportive services, infrastructure enhancements, economic development projects, and housing.
Describe your organization in 25 words or less.
Array Community Development Corporation seeks to improve the economic health and increase resiliency in rural and coastal communities throughout Eastern North Carolina.
How does your organization support entrepreneurs?
Array CDC supports entrepreneurs by providing strategies, financial services and back office support to launch or expand their businesses.
What can those reading this do to support your company? How can they help?
As we build out our programs and services, we need help with fundraising and grant writing. Expanding our strategic partnerships will help facilitate introductions to potential funders and access new markets.
Where do you see your organization in 5 years?
In 5 years, Array CDC will become a certified CDFI, allowing our East Gate program to provide additional financial products and increased back-office supportive services to our target markets.
How has the NC IDEA #ECOSYSTEM grant helped your organization?
The NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grant helped Array build our lending infrastructure and expand organizational capacity. Additionally, we now have an office, support staff and consultants to better serve our target market.
Published April 14, 2025
Submission Provided by: Kevin Daniels
(Chairman)
As part of our ‘Partner Spotlight’ series, we introduce our 2022 ECOSYSTEM partner, Array Community Development. Community development activities build stronger and more resilient communities. Activities may address needs such as small business lending and supportive services, infrastructure enhancements, economic development projects, and housing.
Describe your organization in 25 words or less.
Array Community Development Corporation seeks to improve the economic health and increase resiliency in rural and coastal communities throughout Eastern North Carolina.
How does your organization support entrepreneurs?
Array CDC supports entrepreneurs by providing strategies, financial services and back office support to launch or expand their businesses.
What can those reading this do to support your company? How can they help?
As we build out our programs and services, we need help with fundraising and grant writing. Expanding our strategic partnerships will help facilitate introductions to potential funders and access new markets.
Where do you see your organization in 5 years?
In 5 years, Array CDC will become a certified CDFI, allowing our East Gate program to provide additional financial products and increased back-office supportive services to our target markets.
How has the NC IDEA #ECOSYSTEM grant helped your organization?
The NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grant helped Array build our lending infrastructure and expand organizational capacity. Additionally, we now have an office, support staff and consultants to better serve our target market.
Published April 14, 2025
Submission Provided by: Kevin Daniels
(Chairman)
