Events

Join us for an information session on upcoming contracting opportunities at the university, local, and city government. By Veterans Business Outreach Center @ FSU Register

Topic: Start-up Assistance Ice House Entrepreneurship Program This proven, award-winning program has helped launch thousands of businesses. Is your's next? The Ice House Entrepreneurial Mindset consists of 4 sessions on […]

Topic: Tax Planning This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence […]

Join us this Friday, September 30, 2022, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) as we wrap up a month of Battlefield Innovation. Every Friday, 0900 Eastern, grab your Coffee, bring your ideas, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open, informal, virtual “Coffee Call” […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance B Corps represent a movement of entrepreneurs who are proud of their companies’ positive impact, whether it’s improving the livelihoods of their workers, strengthening their community ties, or revolutionizing current environmental practices. Over 100 thousand companies around the world are using the B Impact Assessment, a free, confidential online tool to measure […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing, and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations, and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your […]

Excellent for start-ups and a great refresher for existing small businesses! Discover how to analyze your market potential and identify potential customers by using free and reliable information resources, including demographic information, marketing forecasts, and social media. How to Find Your Customers shows you ways to find vital information about your market without paying for […]

The inaugural contractor’s college classes are designed to engage diverse contractors in doing business with the university’s capital project expansions. Topics will include Introduction to Samet & McFarland, Prequalification Process, Bidding & Estimating, Managing for Success, Mitigating Risk, Growing Financial Literacy, Levering Technology, and Business Development & Networking. THE CONTRACTOR'S COLLEGE WILL BE HELD AT […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance BUSINESS BASICS CERTIFICATE SEMINARS Please note these seminars can be taken as standalone or those who take all with Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center will be awarded a certificate of completion. The Business Basics Curriculum consists of: Discovering Your Unique Position, The Keys to a Winning Small Business Plan, Finding the […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance In this seminar business owners will learn the following: • What is required to legally start a business • LLC, S and C Corp, non-profits vs sole proprietor • Franchising from the franchisee and franchisor perspective • Operating Agreements and why they are important • Overview of trademarks and copyright law Speaker(s): […]