Cumberland Regional Improvement Corporation [CRIC] is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated for the purpose of raising the economic, educational, and social welfare levels of low wealth areas of communities, through partnerships that increases the opportunities to own, manage and operate business enterprises that will result in long-term sustainable growth in businesses and human capital. CRIC’s is committed to promoting and advocating Historically Underutilized Businesses [HUBs] by providing managerial and technical assistance and businesses development services that supports the growth of minority and women –owned business. CRIC operates in partnership with - North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development, Inc., North Carolina Rural Center, North Carolina Department of Transportation and Cape Fear Valley Health System.

CRIC’s Mission
CRIC carries out its mission by providing HUBs with managerial and technical assistance; business information/data-based network; computer resources training and construction plan room services; as well as monthly education and training seminars. The use of a one-stop shop approach for HUB businesses allows CRIC to offer a broader scope of business development services through the organization resources and/or through the secondary support of its partners.

Staff
CRIC has a staff with over 40 years combined experience in the field of business development assistance, and federal and state procurement assistance. In addition to its staff CRIC participates in a network of other business professional that enables its clients to access information and services across the state.