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About NBDC

Built for the businesses that are just getting started.

For more than a decade, we've helped new founders turn a registration certificate into a resilient, growing company.

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12 YearsServing new businesses
Our Story

Started by founders, for founders.

NBDC was founded in 2014 by a group of entrepreneurs, bankers and attorneys who saw the same pattern again and again: talented people registering businesses, then stalling for lack of guidance, capital and connections.

We set out to build the support system we wished we'd had — practical, personal and focused entirely on the first critical years of a company's life. Today, NBDC is one of the region's most trusted partners for new businesses, with more than 2,400 members and a 92% two-year survival rate.

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Our Mission

Give every new business a real chance to succeed.

We provide newly registered businesses with the expertise, capital access and community they need to build sustainable, profitable companies.

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Our Vision

A region where great ideas never fail for lack of support.

We envision a thriving local economy powered by resilient small businesses that create jobs, wealth and opportunity for their communities.

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Our Values

The principles behind every conversation

Integrity

Honest advice, even when it's hard to hear. Your trust is our most important asset.

Results

We measure our success by yours — revenue, jobs and longevity, not activity.

Inclusion

Every founder deserves access to expertise and capital, regardless of background.

Practicality

Tools and advice you can use tomorrow morning — not theory for its own sake.

Membership

What every NBDC member receives

Free membership gives newly registered businesses everything they need to launch, fund and grow.

A dedicated advisor

A named expert matched to your industry who meets with you regularly and knows your business.

A personalised growth plan

A clear roadmap with milestones and program recommendations built around your goals.

Access to every program

Launchpad, Capital Readiness, Digital Growth and more — all included with membership.

Workshops & events

Hands-on workshops, networking evenings, webinars and the annual National Business Summit.

A network that opens doors

Introductions to lenders, partners, buyers and fellow founders on the same journey.

Resources & templates

Business plan templates, financial worksheets and workshop recordings in your member library.

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Our Journey

Milestones along the way

2014

NBDC is founded

Launched with 3 advisors and a cohort of 18 newly registered businesses.

2017

Launchpad Accelerator debuts

Our flagship 12-week program graduates its first 40 companies.

2020

Capital Readiness program

Partnerships with 12 lenders help members access $10M in a single year.

2023

1,500 members milestone

Expanded to a new downtown campus with dedicated event space.

2026

2,400+ businesses strong

Launching the Scale-Up Cohort for members ready for their next stage.

Become part of the NBDC community.

Join 2,400+ founders building resilient, growing businesses.

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