Building a Spirit of Community

Driving community development in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties.

100+

Entrepreneurs Supported

$75k+

Grants Awarded

50+

Affordable Homes Built

300+

Citizens Counseled

A Legacy of Community Growth and Revitalization

Since 1979, Gateway Community Development Corporation has been dedicated to fostering growth and revitalization in our local communities. Our programs support entrepreneurs, small businesses, affordable housing development, youth development and community engagement, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Our Impactful Programs and Services

Explore the diverse programs and services we offer to empower local entrepreneurs, enhance housing opportunities, and support community development. Each initiative is designed to drive positive change and build a stronger, more resilient community.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Hub

Empowering local entrepreneurs with essential resources and support. Sign Up Here!

Housing Development

Building affordable homes and providing homeownership counseling. We look forward to welcoming you home at the Andrea L. Harris Estates, Phase II. More information coming soon.

The Henderson Vision

Supporting downtown businesses in ways that contribute to their success and empowering the community by inspiring collective action.

Way to GROW! Week & Festival, August 17-22, 2026

Themed "Way to GROW! Homecoming," this weeklong event is filled with an array of activities designed to foster community connection and remind us why we love the place we call HOME. This festival features live performances and the Way to GROW! Youth Village. With over 50 vendors, the festival also serves as a marketplace showcasing a wide variety of crafts, foods, and services, enabling businesses and artisans to connect directly with the community. More details and vendor signup coming soon!

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Hub:

Cohort Application Coming Soon!

Thanks to generous support from Truist, Gateway CDC is excited to announce our upcoming program.

Gateway Community Development Corporation is launching the Gateway Ecosystem S.M.A.R.T. Entrepreneur Program, a 4-week online cohort designed for established business owners who are ready to achieve measurable growth in a short, focused timeframe.

Participants will work through a structured SMART goal framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound) to identify one high-impact business goal, set a baseline and target, build a practical action plan, and track progress weekly. By the end of the program, entrepreneurs will leave with documented results and a repeatable system they can use to set and achieve business goals month after month.

This is a cohort-based program and requires an application. Eligibility is limited to businesses operating one year or more (online and/or in-person) with an active website or business social media presence, and located in Franklin, Granville, Vance, or Warren County.

Applications opening soon. Check back for dates, program details, and the application link.

Clients We Have Helped

Discover how our programs and services have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. Read their stories to see firsthand the difference Gateway CDC has made in empowering entrepreneurs, and fostering community growth.

"Gateway CDC helped me turn my dream into a reality. Their support was invaluable."

"Thanks to Gateway CDC, I was aligned with Resource Partners who helped me get funding ready so that I could receive the necessary capital to rehab my commercial property."

"The business training program provided me with the skills I needed to grow my business."

Upcoming Gateway Events

Join us at our next community event or workshop!

Way to GROW! Festival

Way to GROW! Week

The Way to GROW! Prize Competition

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