Opportunity in the Triangle area? (Nashville: daycare, loans, school)

[Gettingaway]

I am looking into moving to either Nashville or the Triangle area. I am trying to do my research on both cities before moving there. I am in school for my Masters degree now and will be done in 2009. I want to move in 2009 as well. Is there any opportunity for small business owners in the triangle area? Does anyone own a small business? Any opportunities for minorities? I am interested in opening a child care center business. What areas need this particular business the most?

[sbmerritt]

Originally Posted by Gettingaway

I am looking into moving to either Nashville or the Triangle area. I am trying to do my research on both cities before moving there. I am in school for my Masters degree now and will be done in 2009. I want to move in 2009 as well. Is there any opportunity for small business owners in the triangle area? Does anyone own a small business? Any opportunities for minorities? I am interested in opening a child care center business. What areas need this particular business the most?

You have made a good choice in looking at the Triangle as a potential location for your relocation and business. The area is great for small businesses and was recently ranked among the top 10 places for minorities to begin a business. I think this was by Black Enterprise, but don't quote me on this.

As for a daycare center, we constantly have a need for quality daycare facilities. I'd recommend you check with the appropriate licensing agencies to get additional information on what you will need. I can say, however, we're a very family friendly area. Your target market is definitely here.

[Frudy McRomson]

Originally Posted by Gettingaway

I am looking into moving to either Nashville or the Triangle area. I am trying to do my research on both cities before moving there. I am in school for my Masters degree now and will be done in 2009. I want to move in 2009 as well. Is there any opportunity for small business owners in the triangle area? Does anyone own a small business? Any opportunities for minorities? I am interested in opening a child care center business. What areas need this particular business the most?

My wife and I had just discussed this with my Mom during Thanksgiving dinner actually. There are opportunities in the triangle area, especially since there are some niche businesses that don't exist. For example, I don't recall in my entire stay here in the triangle there being any truly good Eastern European restaurants. Personally, considering the upscale clientele in the triangle area, esp near CH and Ninth Street, a place like this should make a killing. As far as groceries are concerned, there's only the Caspian market on Brentwood but only carrying a very limited selection of Hungarian wine. As far as child care is concerned, this is a difficult proposition to comment on. There are several daycare businesses, and there are certainly many dual income families here. What do you mean opportunities for minorities? We do have many Mexican restaurants .

[Gettingaway]

Thank you for the advice. Frudy McRomson: In regards to opportunities for minorities: Some cities provide loans and assistance for minority small business owners to encourage them to open businesses.

[lamcrae]

I think the Triangle area would be great. Moderator cut: SOLICITATION