About Ascend704

Ascend704 is Union County’s hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, bringing together workspace, resources, and community to support growth. Operated in partnership with South Piedmont Community College, Ascend704 connects education, talent, and opportunity in one dynamic space.

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A Hub Built for Growth

Ascend704 is designed to support entrepreneurs, small businesses, professionals, and organizations by providing flexible workspace, access to resources, and opportunities for connection.

Located in the L. Carlton Tyson Building on South Piedmont Community College’s Old Charlotte Highway Campus, Ascend704 brings together coworking, private offices, meeting and event space, and entrepreneurial programming in one central location.

The result is a place where ideas turn into action and people grow alongside one another.

Our Mission

Ascend704 exists to strengthen the local and regional economy by supporting entrepreneurship, workforce development, and innovation through access, connection, and opportunity.

Our Vision

We envision Union County as a place where entrepreneurs, professionals, and students have the support they need to build sustainable businesses, meaningful careers, and vibrant communities.

Serving Union County and the Greater Region

Ascend704 was developed with support from Union County and is designed to serve as a long-term community asset.

By prioritizing Union County while welcoming participants from the surrounding region, Ascend 704 plays a role in strengthening local business ecosystems and expanding economic opportunity.

A Strong Institutional Partnership

Ascend704 operates under the South Piedmont Community College Services Corporation, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission of South Piedmont Community College.

The Services Corporation develops and manages entrepreneurial ventures, strategic partnerships, and community-focused initiatives that enhance the college’s educational impact and financial sustainability.

Through this relationship, Ascend704 benefits from:

Strong institutional leadership
Access to education and talent
Alignment with workforce development efforts
Long-term stability and stewardship

An Earned-Income Model With a Mission

Ascend704 operates as an earned-income nonprofit initiative. Revenue generated through workspace memberships, office rentals, meeting spaces, and events is reinvested to support programming, operations, and long-term impact.

This model allows Ascend704 to remain sustainable while staying aligned with its mission to serve the community.

Supporting the Mission Through Giving

Charitable contributions that support Ascend704’s mission are stewarded through the South Piedmont Community College Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the college.

The Foundation supports student success and institutional advancement by funding capital projects, equipment, new programs, scholarships, and mission-aligned initiatives — including Ascend704.

This structure ensures transparency, accountability, and proper stewardship of donor funds.