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Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.

  • Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars.
  • Call (910) 892-2884 to pre-register or for more information about Harnett County seminars.
  • Call (919) 774-6442 to pre-register or for more information about Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce seminars.
  • Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Lee County seminars.

  • Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    May
    27

    This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu

    • Start • End Date: 05/27/2026 • 05/27/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    May
    28

    This webinar will give small business owners a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee. Participants will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account, and how to fill out a return in addition to discussing when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu

    • Start • End Date: 05/28/2026 • 05/28/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Food Truck Dreaming: Preparing for a Safe, Legal, Profitable Mobile Food Business

    Jun
    03

    This interactive, lively overview will cut through the noise with clear, specific, unique information and support for you and your food truck dreams. In a confidential, judgment-free space we’ll address the realities of food business you’ll need to know to make it work, including: business planning for a mobile food business, basics of food business financials and the rules of regulations and inspections.

    • Start • End Date: 06/03/2026 • 06/03/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dani Black
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Level Up Your Social Media with AI

    Jun
    04

    Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demand for fresh social media content? You don’t need to be a tech genius to make generative AI work for you. Join us for a fast-paced, highly practical session designed to show you how AI can seamlessly fit into your current workflow. No complex theories, just real, actionable strategies you can use immediately. In this class, you’ll watch live, click-by-click demonstrations showing how to chain different AI tools together. By seeing these real-time workflows in action, you can easily copy, adapt, and build upon them to fit your own business needs. What we’ll cover in this 1-hour session: - The Infinite Content Engine: How to use AI to brainstorm, script, and repurpose one idea into a whole week of posts. - Designing at Scale: The secret to linking AI- generated text with design templates to batch-produce beautiful graphics in seconds. - Smart Pipelines: How to instantly curate industry news or newsletters and turn them into punchy, on-brand social updates. - The Next Frontier: A live look at cutting-edge "AI agents" that can handle tedious, repetitive marketing tasks for you. Leave with a toolkit of practical shortcuts, copy-and-paste prompts, and the exact workflows you need to streamline your production and get your time back.

    • Start • End Date: 06/04/2026 • 06/04/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    Jun
    10

    This webinar will cover the basic requirements to help small business owners understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants will learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, and the basics of NC withholding tax law in addition to receiving directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns and for filing and paying online. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost

    • Start • End Date: 06/10/2026 • 06/10/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Penny Ballgame -Costs, Prices and Profits for Food Businesses

    Jun
    10

    How can you know whether you'll make money in food business? Do the math! Sometimes smart, talented people who are very good at food might plan or start businesses without the basic “food math” needed to get profitable. Gaps show up over time, not overnight. Don't let fear of the unknown (or of math) hold you back. Come learn the fundamentals of how food becomes revenue, and revenue becomes profit in a restaurant, food truck, bakery or catering business. In this seminar, we’re stripping away the math-anxiety to show you the vital metrics every food founder needs to stay profitable. Learn to manage your growth and master your numbers without leaving the kitchen behind."

    • Start • End Date: 06/10/2026 • 06/10/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dani Black
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Federal and State Estimated Individual Income Taxes (Online)

    Jun
    11

    This seminar will help participants gain a better understanding of their federal and state estimated income tax obligations. Participants will learn who is required to pay estimated taxes, when estimated tax payments are due, and how to file and pay estimated tax payments. This seminar will include presenters from the IRS and NCDOR. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost

    • Start • End Date: 06/11/2026 • 06/11/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    Jun
    16

    This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost

    • Start • End Date: 06/16/2026 • 06/16/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Marketing Your Business Through Storytelling

    Jun
    18

    This session helps leaders, marketers, and creators cut through the noise by turning messages into meaningful moments. Grounded in behavioral science and narrative strategy, this session shows how to craft stories that connect emotionally, build trust, and inspire action. Participants will learn how to structure stories around audience motivations, use techniques like tension and authenticity, and apply storytelling across brands, presentations, and everyday communication to create lasting impact.

    • Start • End Date: 06/18/2026 • 06/18/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
    • Building Location: Harnett Regional Jetport

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  • Spanish Withholding Tax Basics (Online)

    Jun
    18

    This seminar will help participants better understand their withholding tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to file and when to file a withholding tax return in addition to learning about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account in order to remit withholding tax, and when State withholding is required for employees and other types of compensation. Este seminario ayudará a los participantes a comprender mejor sus obligaciones de retención de impuestos con el Departamento. Los participantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo presentar y cuándo presentar una declaración de retención de impuestos, además de aprender los conceptos básicos de la retención de impuestos estatales, cómo registrarse para obtener una cuenta para remitir la retención de impuestos y cuándo se requiere la retención estatal para los empleados y otros tipos de compensación. Este seminario web se presentará a través de la plataforma Webex. Si nunca ha usado Webex, le pedirá que lo descargue en su computadora. Le pedimos que continúe y complete este paso, utilizando el mismo nombre, apellido y dirección de correo electrónico que utilizó durante el registro. Una vez que haga esto, le permitirá acceder al seminario web. Le recomendamos que inicie sesión en el seminario web al menos cinco minutos antes del comienzo de la sesión para asegurarse de que no tenga ningún problema técnico. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con Jenna O'Neal at jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu. Fee: No Cost

    • Start • End Date: 06/18/2026 • 06/18/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    Jun
    23

    This webinar will give participants a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee. Participants will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account, and how to fill out a return in addition to discussing when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost Register Online

    • Start • End Date: 06/23/2026 • 06/23/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)

    Jun
    24

    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 in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost Register Online

    • Start • End Date: 06/24/2026 • 06/24/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: NCDOR
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Smart Content Marketing, Build a Landing Page & Capture Leads with a Simple Page

    Jul
    15

    • Start • End Date: 07/15/2026 • 07/15/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: SCMC (Siler City Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • How to Obtain Capital for Your Business (Taught in Spanish)

    Aug
    06

    Securing funding is one of the most significant hurdles for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This seminar is designed to demystify the capital acquisition process, specifically tailored for the Spanish-speaking business community in North Carolina. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the financial landscape and the concrete steps needed to prepare their business for lending.

    • Start • End Date: 08/06/2026 • 08/06/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Carlos Liriano
    • Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
    • Building Location:

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  • Podcast Like a Pro: Start, Edit and Promote Your Small Business Using IPhone or Android

    Aug
    12

    This hands-on training empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to create, edit, and publish professional-quality podcasts using only a smartphone. Leveraging free tools and AI-powered apps, participants will learn how to streamline production, enhance listener engagement, and use podcasts as a powerful marketing tool to grow their business. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, attendees will produce their own podcast episode during class - no technical background required. By the end of this class, participants will be able to: Define their podcast’s niche, format, and audience. Use AI tools to generate episode ideas, scripts, and cover art. Record and edit audio or video podcasts directly on a smartphone. Upload and publish podcasts to major platforms. Apply promotion strategies to grow their audience and brand visibility. Organize content and plan episodes using AI for research and preparation. Requirements - Bring your phone and consider downloading and signing up for the free level of: 1) The App: https://creators.spotify.com/ �" Apps found at the bottom of the page 2) Google’s Notebook LM https://notebooklm.google/ 3) Riverside: https://riverside.com/mobile NOTE: Make sure to sign up for the free level. On Riverside, you have to swipe down to keep at the free level at different times.

    • Start • End Date: 08/12/2026 • 08/12/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Cost: Frhttps://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=110460089ee
    • Instructor: Martin Brossman
    • Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
    • Building Location:

  • How to Start a Business in Harnett County

    Aug
    18

    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 business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business.

    • Start • End Date: 08/18/2026 • 08/18/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Terri Brown
    • Location Code: Harnett County (see details below) (Harnett County)
    • Building Location: Harnett County Public Library

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  • Next Level (10 Part Series)

    Aug
    25

    A 10-week program for small business owners who are ready to grow and want a real plan to do it. Running a small business in Chatham County isn’t easy. This program is for owners who are ready for what comes next. Next Level is a hands-on, 10-week course for business owners in Chatham County who are ready for what comes next, whether that’s opening a storefront, reaching new customers, or figuring out how to make more money doing what you already do. Each week, you’ll work through a specific piece of your growth plan with expert guidance, feedback from other local business owners, and tools you can use right away. By the end, you won’t just have ideas. You’ll have a clear, written plan and the confidence to follow through on it. Is this for you? You run a business from home and are thinking about getting a storefront or just want to grow where you are You have a shop, studio, or service business and want more customers You want to sell more online but don’t know where to start You’re ready to grow but feel stuck and want a clear path forward What you’ll walk away with: A real growth plan: Not a template, your actual plan, built week by week around your business. A sharper pitch: Know how to talk about what you do so customers, lenders, and partners say yes. More customers: Learn what drives people to buy and how to reach the ones you haven’t yet. Less guesswork: Understand your numbers, your risks, and how to grow without betting everything. August 25, 2026 Where do you want to take your business? (Next Level Part 1) Set your growth goals and take an honest look at where your business stands today.

    • Start • End Date: 08/25/2026 • 08/25/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Is Your Business Ready to Grow and What's in the Way? (Next Level Part 2)

    Sep
    01

    Identify what’s working, what needs attention, and whether your finances and operations can handle growth right now.

    • Start • End Date: 09/01/2026 • 09/01/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Treasure Hunt - Finding Funding for Your Small Business

    Sep
    15

    • Start • End Date: 09/15/2026 • 09/15/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Mike Collins
    • Location Code: Harnett County (see details below) (Harnett County)
    • Building Location: Harnett County Public Library

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  • Finding Your Next Customers and Revenue Streams (Next Level Part 3)

    Sep
    15

    Look at your market with fresh eyes. Spot where the opportunities are and which ones are actually worth chasing.

    • Start • End Date: 09/15/2026 • 09/15/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Introduction to Starting a Business (Harnett Lift-Off Lab)

    Sep
    17

    This nine-class program will introduce entrepreneurs and existing business owners to the concepts and practices that will give interested individuals the tools necessary for business success. The evening classes will be held in Harnett County, and will run from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. At the end of the program, each participant should have produced a basic small business plan, and will have the opportunity to present their plan and business concept to a team of business professionals. For those participants who have not yet opened a brick and mortar location, there will be consideration for a small business grant assistance package. **There is no guarantee that a grant will be awarded**. If a participant is chosen, the winning business will receive up to a 5,000 reimbursable grant provided for rent, utilities, or building improvements (as funds are available), one annual Base Level membership to the local Chamber of Commerce, plus marketing, and business support. Additional details will be provided at the class. In order to qualify for grant funds, the selected business must locate within an approved, commercial or retail zoned location. 100% Attendance is mandatory for those interested in being eligible for the grant. The Liftoff Lab program is an entrepreneur-development program presented by the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center and Harnett County with support from the Angier, Lillington, Dunn, and Coats Chambers of Commerce.

    • Start • End Date: 09/17/2026 • 09/17/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Various
    • Location Code: HHSC (Harnett Health Science Center)
    • Building Location:

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  • Why People Buy and How to Use that Information (Next Level Part 4)

    Sep
    22

    Learn what actually drives customers to say yes, and how to use that in your sales and marketing, no psychology degree required.

    • Start • End Date: 09/22/2026 • 09/22/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • How to Talk About Your Business so People Say Yes (Next Level Part 5)

    Sep
    29

    Build and practice a clear, confident pitch, whether you’re talking to a customer, a bank, or someone who could send you business.

    • Start • End Date: 09/29/2026 • 09/29/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Mr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • FoundHer: From Idea to Business Plan - 6-Part Business Startup Series for Women

    Sep
    30

    • Start • End Date: 09/30/2026 • 09/30/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Cherith Roberson
    • Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
    • Building Location:

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  • Finding Your Customers (Market Research)

    Oct
    06

    Market research isn't just for startups; it's an important ongoing process for every small business. Developing a focused and effective business plan requires up-to-date market analysis. Discover the variety of market research tools available through your library that will give you critical information about your industry and customers. Get the data you need to test the feasibility of a new business, find the competition, and potential customers interested in your proposed product or service.

    • Start • End Date: 10/06/2026 • 10/06/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Harnett County Public Library
    • Location Code: Harnett County (see details below) (Harnett County)
    • Building Location: Harnett County Public Lirbary

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  • Get Found Online and Turn Clicks Into Customers (Next Level Part 6)

    Oct
    06

    Make your website and social media actually work for you. Learn the basics of getting in front of more people, without wasting money.

    • Start • End Date: 10/06/2026 • 10/06/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Thinking About a Physical Location? Here's What to Know First (Next Level Part 7)

    Oct
    13

    • Start • End Date: 10/13/2026 • 10/13/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Reaching Customers You Haven't Connected With Yet (Next Level Part 8)

    Oct
    20

    Build a marketing plan for a new audience, whether that’s a different part of Chatham County or a completely new type of customer.

    • Start • End Date: 10/20/2026 • 10/20/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • The YouTube Academy for Small Business Owners

    Oct
    21

    • Start • End Date: 10/21/2026 • 10/21/2026
    • Day: W
    • Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Martin Brossman
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (4 Pt. Series)

    Oct
    26

    You didn’t start your business to spend your life in an inbox. Master the new Google Workspace "Studio" tools to automate your daily tasks and grow your business. Whether you’re running a bakery, a quilt shop, or a professional service, the "paperwork" shouldn't be your second full-time job. Join us for a practical, "plain-English" workshop series where we will roll up our sleeves and actually build the systems that will give you your time back. October 26, 2026 Stop the Busy Work: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 1) The Digital Front Desk: Stop the inbox shuffle. We’ll set up a system that automatically "reads" your mail and separates your urgent customer questions from the junk.

    • Start • End Date: 10/26/2026 • 10/26/2026
    • Day: M
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Growing Without Betting Everything (Next Level Part 9)

    Oct
    27

    Understand the real financial picture of your growth plan. Project your costs, manage your risk, and make sure growth doesn’t break what you’ve already built.

    • Start • End Date: 10/27/2026 • 10/27/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 2)

    Nov
    02

    The Hands-Free Filing Cabinet: Never lose a receipt again. We’ll show you how to make your Google Drive folders organize themselves, so your "Tax 2026" folder stays updated without you lifting a finger.

    • Start • End Date: 11/02/2026 • 11/02/2026
    • Day: M
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Share Your Plan and Leave Ready to move (Next Level Part 10

    Nov
    03

    Present your business growth plan to the group. Get honest feedback from your peers and instructors. Walk out the door knowing exactly what to do next.

    • Start • End Date: 11/03/2026 • 11/03/2026
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 3)

    Nov
    09

    • Start • End Date: 11/09/2026 • 11/09/2026
    • Day: M
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 4)

    Nov
    16

    The Growth Machine: Follow up while you sleep. Build a "Welcome Kit" that automatically sends itself to new clients the second they sign up or inquire about your services.

    • Start • End Date: 11/16/2026 • 11/16/2026
    • Day: M
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Katie Stokes
    • Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
    • Building Location:

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  • How to Create a One-Page Business Plan for Existing Business Owners

    Nov
    19

    This 90-minute class is designed for existing business owners who want to clarify their strategy and strengthen their direction with a simple, powerful tool: a one-page business plan. Participants will learn how to distill their vision, define clear goals, identify key priorities, and align operations on a single, easy-to-use document. The session focuses on practical guidance, real-world examples, and step-by-step instruction to help owners quickly create or refine a plan they can immediately put into action. By the end of the class, attendees will leave with a concise business roadmap that supports better decision-making, improved focus, and sustainable growth. Speaker(s): Terri Brown

    • Start • End Date: 11/19/2026 • 11/19/2026
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Terri Brown
    • Location Code: Harnett County (see details below) (Harnett County)
    • Building Location: Harnett Regional Jetport