Small Business Center

Small Business Center Courses

Our programs will help you develop business ideas in a variety of disciplines. Classes are free with advance registration.

Visit www.cravencc.edu and select the Small Business Center, call (252) 638-7353 or 252-638-1166 to register or to learn more!

Entrepreneur Academy - Evenings Classical Business Training - NB

A 30-hour seminar focused on opening your own business, writing a business plan, receiving one-on-one business counseling and applying for business funding. Plenty of guest speakers from agencies, banks and other professional organizations to help you get started. Nothing to pack for this trip, just bring yourself, your ideas and an open mind.

Contact us at sbc@cravencc.edu, 252-638-7353 or 252-638-1166 to register or to learn more!

Media Marketing Workshop - Evening - NB

Hear from a TV marketing professional about using a new and economic television advertising approach to promote your business and improve sales. The BNC channel will also bring on experts licensing and exporting to support a broader local, national and international business base. This is a national workshop and can be attended online for those who prefer to tune in.

Contact us at sbc@cravencc.edu, 252-638-7353 or 252-638-1166 to register or to learn more!

Business Loan Workshop

Learn about the North Carolina Small Business Commission and their efforts to provide elevated services through community colleges, bringing state resources to small business as they struggle to recover. Business owners will be educated on necessary documentation for acquiring Business and SBA guaranteed loans. This workshop will include one-on-one packaging of your loan paperwork for presentation to a banker. Contact us at sbc@cravencc.edu, 252-638-7353 to register or to learn more!

Dates: TBA

Sustainable Gardening - NB

Learn how to grow a garden for home or profit. Learn how to establish a sustainable garden and then work with a group of community gardeners from prior classes. You can learn gardening concepts from local gardening organizations, Department of Health, Tryon Palace Gardens, NCSU Cooperative Extension, Craven County and others. Learn the basics of gardening and put your knowledge to work turning soil in a waiting community garden. Classes are planned continuously from August through December 2010. Class scheduling will depend on call-ins from interested attendees.. Contact us at sbc@cravencc.edu, 252-638-7353 or 252-638-1166 to register or to learn more!

Dates: TBA