Olive Hill CEDC, Inc. drives economic growth in Burke County, NC, and surrounding areas by supporting small businesses, workforce development, economic mobility, and homeownership for low-to-moderate income households.

Our goal is to enhance our communities, transforming them into thriving places to live, work, and grow.

About Olive Hill CEDC

At Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), our mission is simple but powerful: empowering low-to-moderate-income residents to succeed in today’s economy through advocacy, counseling, and education. Based in Morganton, North Carolina, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals and families to build stable, thriving futures, particularly in underserved communities.

As a trusted resource, we focus on addressing critical challenges in our region, including:

Affordable Housing: Offering HUD-approved counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy, and homeownership education.
Small Business Development: Supporting entrepreneurs with access to funding, resources, and business planning assistance.
Disaster Recovery: Providing immediate and long-term recovery assistance to those impacted by disasters, including housing stability, unemployment resources, and small business recovery programs.
Workforce Development: Equipping individuals with the tools they need to secure stable employment and achieve economic mobility.

Since our founding, Olive Hill CEDC has been a lifeline for countless individuals and businesses, guiding them through challenges and empowering them to take the next step toward a brighter future. Whether it’s helping a family rebuild their home after a hurricane, providing financial education to a first-time homebuyer, or supporting a small business owner as they rebuild after a disaster, our work is driven by the belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed.

This year, we’re leading the charge in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, providing critical support to families and small businesses affected by the storm. Recovery is a long and complex process, but with your help, we can continue to build resilient communities that thrive for generations to come.

Join us in making a difference—because everything begins at home.

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