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Updated November 24, 2014
DECEMBER 2014
Dec 02, 2014 - Tues - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre register online
Topic: Things to consider when starting a barber shop or hair salon.
JANUARY 2015
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Jan 13, Tues - Sanford, NC - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 2nd floor Board Room.
1801 Nash Street Sanford, NC 27330. Call Mike Jones, SBC Director:
919.718.7490.
Pre register online
Topic: The Art of Marketing and Advertising a Small Business
Jan 14 - Wed - Clinton, NC - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sampson Technical Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328
North Building. Room number TBA. - Pre register, call
910-592-7176 ext. 2032
Pre-register on-line
Topic: Are you ready to start, grow or expand a small business?
Jan 15 - Thurs - Kinston, NC - 9:00 AM - Noon
Lenoir Community College, SBC - Kinston Enterprise 327 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Telephone Greg Hannibal, SBC Director:
252.522.4676 ext. 2021.
Pre Register online
Topic: How to create / write a new business model, business and marketing plan.
Jan 20 - Tues - Clinton, NC - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sampson Technical Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328
North Building. Room number TBA.
Pre register call:
910-592-7176 ext. 2032 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: What type business should you start? 503 choices and top 20.
Jan 21 - Wed - Pinehurst, NC - 10:30 - 1:00 PM
Sand Hills CC, VanDusen Hall, Conference Room, SHCC, Pinehurst, NC 28315
To pre-register phone:
910.695.3938 or
Pre-register online
Walk ins are welcome. Open to the public. No cost to attend. Registration has been paid by SBC, SHCC.
Topic : How to Start and Operate an Internet Sales Business.
Jan 22 - Thurs - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Roanoke-Chowan CC., Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College
109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre-register online
Topic : How to Start and Operate an Internet Sales Business.
Jan 26 - Mon - Roanoke Rapids-Weldon - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Halifax Community College, Small Business Center, Building 400, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890
To pre-register call:
252-536-7274 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to write business models and business plan.
Jan 27 - Tues - Sanford, NC - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 2nd floor Board Room.
1801 Nash Street Sanford, NC 27330. Call Mike Jones, SBC Director:
919.718.7490.
Pre-register online
Topic: .."Directing Traffic" How to Get Customers to Come Into your Business.
Jan 28 - Wed - Clinton, NC - 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sampson Technical Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328. North Building. Room number TBA.
Pre-register call:
910-592-7176 ext. 2032 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to write a business model and plan. Getting ready to start-up.
Jan 29 - Thurs - Lillington, NC - 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Harnett Campus CCCC. Room _______, Health and Science Bldg. ____ US 421, Lillington, NC ____.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Nancy Blackman, Director:
910.892.2834 Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-Register online
Topic: Best 20 Businesses to start in 2015 and Why.
FEBRUARY
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Feb 02 - Mon - Hollister, NC near Halifax, Weldon and Roanoke Rapids-Weldon - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hollister Chamber of Commerce, 186 Gibbs Ave, Hollister, NC
To pre-register call
252-536-7274 or
Register on-line
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
Feb 03 - Tues - Clinton, NC 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sampson Technical Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328.
North Building. Room number ______. Pre-register call:
910-592-7176 ext. 2032
Pre-register on-line
Topic: Financing, Funding and Cash Flowing a small business.
Feb 4 - Wed - Aberdeen, NC - 10:30 – 1:00 PM
Sand Hills CC, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue Building, 800 Holly Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Conference Room - To pre-register call:
910.695.3938 or
Pre-register online
Walk ins are welcome. Open to the public. No cost to attend. Registration has been paid by SBC, SHCC.
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
Feb 05 - Thurs - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910.
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre-register online
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
Feb 09 - Mon - Roanoke Rapids-Weldon - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Halifax Community College, Small Business Center, Building 400, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890
To pre-register call:
252-536-7274 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to write business and marketing plans and prepare for grand opening.
Feb 10 - Tues - Sanford, NC - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 2nd floor Board Room.
1801 Nash Street Sanford, NC 27330. Call Mike Jones, SBC Director:
919.718.7490 or
Pre-register online
Topic: 25 Ways to Boost sales and profits.
Feb 11 - Wed - Clinton, NC - 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Clinton,NC, Sampson Technical Community College,
1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328.
North Building. Room number TBA.
Pre-register call:
910-592-7176 ext. 2032 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: The Art of Marketing a small business.
Feb 12 - Thurs - Lillington NC - 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Harnett Health Services Bldg. off Hwy 401 North just past the new hospital turn right. 51 Red Mulberry, 27546.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Nancy Blackman, Director:
910.892.2834 Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-Register online
Topic: Finance, Funding and Cash Flowing a small business.
Feb 17 - Tues - Troy, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Business Center, Building 100, Room 154, Montgomery Community College,1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Richard Hinson, Director:
910.576.6222 ext. 216.
Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start, grow, expand a cafe', coffee house, sandwich shop or bakery.
Feb 18 - Wed - Aberdeen, NC - 10:30 - 1:00 PM
Sand Hills CC, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue Building, 800 Holly Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Conference Room - To pre-register phone:
910.695.3938 or
Pre-register online
Walk ins are welcome. Open to the public. No cost to attend. Registration has been paid by SBC, SHCC.
Topic: Things to consider before starting a cafe', coffee house, sandwich shop or bakery.
Feb 19 - Thurs - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910.
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre-register online
Topic: How to Find the Right Location to Start a Business.
Feb 23 - Mon - Roanoke Rapids-Weldon - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Halifax Community College, Small Business Center, Building 400, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890
To pre-register call:
252-536-7274 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: The Art of Marketing and Advertising a Small Business.
Feb 24 - Tues - Troy, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Business Center, Building 100, Room 154, Montgomery Community College,1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Richard Hinson, Director:
910.576.6222 ext. 216.
Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start, grow expand a mowing, commercial cleaning and power washing business.
MARCH
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Mar 02 - Mon - Roanoke Rapids-Weldon - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Halifax Community College, Small Business Center, Building 400, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC
To pre-register call
252-536-7274 or
Pre-register on-line.
Topic: Improve your Personal Credit Scores and business Credit Ratings.
Mar 03 - Tues - Troy, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Business Center, Building 100, Room 154, Montgomery Community College,1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Richard Hinson, Director:
910.576.6222 ext. 216.
Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
Mar 10 - Tues - Troy, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Business Center, Building 100, Room 154, Montgomery Community College,1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Richard Hinson, Director:
910.576.6222 ext. 216.
Drop-ins are welcome.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: The Art of Marketing a small business.
Mar 11 - Wed - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or Call Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: Are Your Ready to Start a New Business.
Mar 12 - Thurs - Clinton, NC - 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Sampson Technical Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue Hwy 24 W, Clinton 28328.
North Building. Room number TBA.
Pre-register Call:
910-592-7176 ext. 2032 or
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start, grow, expand a welding - fabrication business.
Mar 16 - Mon - Dublin, NC - 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts, Call Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910-879-5572
Building 2, upstairs, Room 207, 7418 NC Hwy 41 West, Dublin, NC 28332
Pre-Register on-line
Topic: Are you ready to start a new business? Cosmetology, salon, beauty shop, spa, barber shop focus series.
Mar 17 - Tues - Troy, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Small Business Center, Building 100, Room 154, Montgomery Community College,1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Richard Hinson, Director:
910.576.6222 ext. 216.
Drop ins are welcome.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start, grow and expand a Welding/Fabrication shop & mobile service.
Mar 18 - Wed - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: The 20 Best Businesses to Start in 2015 and Why.
Mar 19 - Thurs - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910.
Call Dan Joyner, SBC director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre-register online
Topic: Starting a Maid Service or Commercial Cleaning Service.
Mar 23 - Mon - Dublin, NC - 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts, Call Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910-879-5572
Building 2, upstairs, Room 207 - 7418 NC Hwy 41 West - Dublin, NC 28332
Pre-Register on-line
Topic: TBA: Cosmetology, salon, beauty shop, spa, barber shop focus series.
Mar 24 - Tues - Dublin, NC - 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts, Call Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910-879-5572.
Building 2, upstairs, Room 207 - 7418 NC Hwy 41 West - Dublin, NC 28332
Pre-Register on-line
Topic: How to Cash Flow, Fund and Finance a small business. Cosmetology, salon, beauty shop, spa, barber shop focus series.
Mar 25 - Wed - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431
Topic: How to Cash Flow, Fund, and Finance a Small Business.
Mar 26 - Thurs - Dublin, NC - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus.
To pre register and reserve seat and valuable handouts telephone Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910.879.5572
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start and expand a Lawn Care Business.
Mar 30 - Mon - Dublin, NC - 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts, Call Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910-879-5572.
Building 2, upstairs, Room 207 - 7418 NC Hwy 41 West - Dublin, NC 28332
Pre-Register on-line
Topic: Writing a Business Plan to build a successful business
Part 1: Business Models for Startups - Cosmetology, salon, beauty shop, spa, barber shop focus series.
Mar 31 - Tues - Dublin, NC - 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts, Call Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910-879-5572.
Building 2, upstairs, Room 207 - 7418 NC Hwy 41 West - Dublin, NC 28332
Pre-Register on-line
Topic: Part 2 - How to write a Marketing and Business Plan. Cosmetology, salon, beauty shop, spa, barber shop focus series.
APRIL
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Apr 01 - Wed - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online
or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: The Art of Marketing and Advertising a Small Business.
Apr 02 - Thurs - Dublin, NC - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus. To pre register and reserve seat and valuable handouts telephone Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910.879.5572
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start and expand a Cafe, Coffee-Sandwich Shop or Bakery business.
Apr 07 - Tues - Lillington NC - 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Harnett Health Services Bldg. off Hwy 401 North just past the new hospital turn right. 51 Red Mulberry, 27546.
To pre-register, reserve seat and valuable handout contact Nancy Blackman, Director:
910.892.2834
Drop-ins are welcome.
Pre-Register online
Topic: How to start a home based business.
Apr 08 - Wed - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: How to Write a Business Model and Plan.
Apr 09 - Thur - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910.
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre-register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre register online
Topic: Starting a Welding Repair & Fabrication Shop – Mobile Service Business.
Apr 14 - Tues - Cary-Raleigh - 6:45 - 9:00 PM
Wake Tech Community College (West Campus), Kildaire Farm Road, Room 101, Cary, NC 27518.
Pre-register online or telephone:
919.335.1019 - Walk-ins welcome.
Topic: The 20 Best Businesses to Start in 2015 and Why.
Apr 15 - Wed - Snow Hill, NC - 9:00 AM - 12 Noon
Greene County Center , 818 Hwy 91 - Snow Hill, NC. The admission fees have been prepaid by LCC - Greene Center and the Small Business Center and it is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, however if you have time please call in to pre-register with Jason Miller, Center Director:
252.747.3434 to reserve seat and training work book.
Pre-register online
Topic: How to Start, Grow, and Expand a Beauty Shop, Salon, or Barber Shop Business.
Apr 16 - Thurs - Dublin, NC - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus.
To pre-register and reserve seat and valuable handouts telephone Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910.879.5572.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start and expand a Maid Service/Commercial Cleaning/Pressure washing business.
Apr 23 - Thurs - Ahoskie, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Community Room, Freeland Building, Roanoke Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910.
Call Dan Joyner, SBC Director:
252.862.1279 to pre register, reserve a seat and valuable handouts.
Pre-register online
Topic: Improving Personal Credit Scores & Business Credit Rating.
Apr 27 - Mon - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: 25 Ways to Increase Sales and Profits for a Small Business.
Apr 30 - Thurs - Raleigh-Wake Forest - 6:45 - 9:00 PM
Wake Tech Community College (North Campus), Building D, Room 310, US Hwy 401 North, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Pre-register online or telephone:
919.335.1019. Walk ins welcome. Pre-registration is not required for Wake Tech's FREE Small Business Seminars.
Topic: The 20 Best Businesses to Start in 2015 and Why.
MAY
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May 05 - Tues - Kenansville, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
James Sprunt Community College.
Pre-register online or telephone Lee Woodard:
910-296-2431.
Topic: How to attract and retain customers.
May 07 - Thurs - Dublin, NC - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bladen Community College Campus.
To pre register and reserve seat and valuable handouts telephone Todd Lyden, SBC Director, Bladen Community College:
910.879.5572.
Pre-register on-line
Topic: How to start and expand Salon, Spa or Barber Shop business.
May 13 - Wed - Goldsboro, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wayne CC, NC Public Library, Ash Street Goldsboro, NC.
Pre-register online or telephone:
919.739.6940. Walk ins welcome. Open to the public.
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
May 21 - Thurs - Pittsboro/Siler City, NC - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: TBA
Topic: How to direct customer traffic to a small business.
May 26 - Tues - Pittsboro/Siler City, NC - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: TBA
Topic: 20 Best Business to Start in 2015 and Why.
AUGUST
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Aug 20 - Thurs - Morehead City, NC - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Carteret Community College Small Business Center, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Bryant Student Center, To pre register and reserve seat and valuable handouts telephone Wanda Bennett, SBC Director:
252.222.6127.
Pre-register online
Topic: TBA