The Small Business Center Entrepreneur Academy

Our programs will help you develop business ideas in a variety of disciplines. Classes are free with advance registration. Visit www.cravencc.edu and click on Small Business Center or call (252) 638-7353 to register or to learn more!

Entrepreneur Academy for 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. 

Entrepreneur Academy for Business Owners-NB 

An eight-hour daytime seminar for current business owners that’s focused on breakeven analysis, marketing approaches, operations improvement, financial sources, disaster recovery planning, expansion planning and exit strategy.

Bio-Entrepreneur Academy-NB

A 30-hour seminar focused on using biology to produce useful products and opening a bio-based business. Featuring methods of alternative fuel development, fermentation, plant propagation, beekeeping, forensic practices and visits to local bio businesses.

Entrepreneur Academy for Gardening-NB

Learn how to grow a garden for home pleasures or to become a garden producer for profit. Learn how to establish a sustainable garden and work with a growing group of community gardeners.

Entrepreneur Academy for Environmentalists-NB

A 12-hour seminar focused on alternative fuel development and alternate energy sources.  Understand the advantages and shortcomings of solar power and work on small solar projects.