Small Business Services

The mission of the Apex Economic Development (AED) department is to position Apex for economic opportunity and prosperity through business and industry growth and entrepreneurship.

The businesses here in Apex are a critical component of Apex’s economic vitality. Whether you’re a new business or an existing Apex business, we hope that this list of Apex Economic Development services, will provide the information you need, so you will continue to grow and thrive here in Apex, the Triangle, and beyond. 

Apex Municipal Resources & Planning List - Our seasoned municipal professionals can assist you in site selection, zoning compliance, permitting, engineering, building codes, and inspections.

• Buildings & Sites
• Maps & Plans

How to Start a Business in Apex                      

Financial Resources

• COVID-19 Resources Information
• List of VC’s, Seed Investors, Loans, Crowdfunding, & Tax Credit

Promotional Opportunities

• Love Local Apex, NC
• Shop, Play & Dine 
• Small Business Promotions
  • Holiday Receipt Raffle
  • Small Business Saturday
• Think Apex Community Events Calendar – Submit your event/promotion

Coworking Spaces

• Partnership with Coworking Station Downtown
• Coworking Olive Chapel

Training & Education

• LaunchAPEX
• Open For Business Speaker Series

Community & Economic Development Partners

• Apex Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC)
• NC Department of Administration Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
• NC Small Business Enterprise
• Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at NC State
• StartUp at Wake Tech & Small Business Center at Wake Tech
• Wake County Economic Development