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| The Edgecombe Community College Small Business
Center is part of a statewide network designed to
promote and support small business ownership and create new
jobs. The Small Business Center offers no-cost seminars, workshops
and panel discussions designed to assist prospective
small business owners develop their ideas into realities,
and to expand the knowledge of all
business owners, managers and employees that will lead to
growth, prosperity and new jobs. In addition, free, confidential
one-on-one counseling is provided during regular office hours
or by appointment at both the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. The SBC offers three separate programs. The first, the Small Business Development Series, is designed primarily for those individuals who either have a new business idea or are just beginning to think about starting their own business, and are looking for ideas and guidance. The second, the Small Business Enhancement Series, is designed for anyone - - - owner, manager or employee - - - who wants to learn to deal confidently and efficiently with the many challenges they encounter on a day-to-day basis. The third program, the REAL Entrepreneur Academy Certificate Program, is for those individuals who are really serious about planning for success, and are willing to make a commitment to make it happen. Schedules for all programs are included in this brochure. A special program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is also
administered through the ECC Small Business Center. GATE,
or “Growing
America Through Entrepreneurship” is a scholarship program
that provides training and coaching to help laid-off, or dislocated,
workers interested in starting a business. Click here
for current seminar, workshop, and course offerings. Office Hours by Appointment, Including Evenings For more information on the Small Business
Center, or to set up an appointment, Email: ormsbye@edgecombe.edu
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