FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

How do I start a business in Wendell?

If you have a space in mind, of course, contact and speak with a local commercial realtor.

Contact our Administration team at Town Hall for input on existing incentives and policies that may help you in starting your business, whether it's an Improvement Grant or partaking in our Launch Wendell program.

How can I gain information on incentives available to prospective businesses?

Visit our Business Incentive Webpage for more details.

How can I connect with the Wendell Downtown Development Committee?

Go on the Downtown Development Committee Webpage to get information such as committee member information, meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.

How will I know where to locate my new business?

Here are some things to consider when choosing where your business is located:

Do you want to build a new structure?

Do you plan to lease an existing building, suite, or office space?

Are you thinking about working from your home?

Factors to think about:

Is the zoning of the location appropriate for the proposed business?

re there zoning conditions or site plan restrictions on the property where you wish to locate your business?

Are there building code restrictions within a building, suite, or office space that would limit your business operations?

Will you need to renovate the interior and/or exterior of an existing building or space? If so, how long will the plan approval And renovations take?

Will there be enough available parking on-site? If leasing, does the landlord guarantee a certain number of parking spaces per tenant space?

Are there requirements from other agencies, such as ABC permits for sale of alcoholic beverages or food safety permits/inspections from Environmental Health?