Live Oak is proud to announce the opening of Channel, an inclusive small business center in downtown Wilmington that serves minority entrepreneurs in the city where we are headquartered. As the nation’s leading small business lender1, Channel aims to connect small business owners with the coaching, community and capital to help them achieve the American Dream. Are you a business owner in Wilmington, NC or the surrounding area?

Contact us to learn more

  • Chakema Clinton-Quintana
    Director of Channel

    Email Chakema | 910.338.9682

  • Atiba Johnson
    Business Advisor

    Email Atiba | (910-795-5853)

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106 Market Street, Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401

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8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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From Our Resource Center

From Our Resource Center

As part of our commitment to supporting small business owners, we have a library of free educational resources available to anyone. Here’s what you can expect to find in Live Oak Bank’s Resource Center:

  • Loan product overviews
  • Marketing tips and tricks
  • Small business fundamentals
  • Live Oak customer spotlights

1. The data supplied by the SBA reflects 7(a) highest dollar volume during FY 2022.

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