Small Business Center Alamance Community College

05/19/2026

Reminder: Two opportunities today to learn what it really takes to build a travel business, from travel expert Kristi Farrell, CEO.

Join the session at Noon or at 6:00pm.

Register NOW! for the Noon session at: https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10460007

Register NOW! for the 6:00pm session at:
https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10460006

05/15/2026

We have co-hosted two highly impactful marketing events in - April 22nd & May 14th at the Dream Center in conjunction with City of Burlington, NC - Government Economic Development featuring the the amazing Dr. Michael Barbera of Clicksuasion Labs and the dynamic Chisa Pennix-Brown of Give it to the People

To access more great sessions like these, visit www.alamance.edu/sbc or ncsbc.net for more new classes including the All Access Triad Small Business Summit, Saturday, June 13th, 9am-3:00pm at Alamance Community College Main Campus Auditorium

We are excited to see existing businesses that want to level up!

Chisa Pennix-Brown
Downtown Mebane Development Corporation - DMDC
Burlington Downtown Corp.
Alamance Community College

05/13/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET REGISTERED!!

Tomorrow morning at 10AM

We're back with part 2 of the Marketing Series with City of Burlington, NC - Government Economic Development in a hands-on AI Marketing session with the dynamic Chisa Pennix-Brown of Give it to the People

Bring your laptop or your cell phone and as we workshop the use of AI platforms in our daily, weekly and monthly marketing plans.

To sign up now go to:

May 14 2026 Burlington Economic Development Technical Assistance Series: Marketing Strategies Part 2 Thu, May 14 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Topic: Marketing and Sales Burlington Dream Center Register

05/13/2026

Thank you East Ventures Digital for helping the Small Business Center at Alamance Community College share these success stories. Your productions are beautiful cinematic works of art. We can't wait to see the new videos!!!

Do you have a story to tell of what has inspired you most recently in your small business? Let us know. Email us at: [email protected]

04/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The SBC will sponsor National Small Business Week at Alamance Community College May 4-8. Look for opportunities for students, staff and faculty to join the fun and learn how the entrepreneurial mindset plays a significant role in everyday life, whether you own a small business or not!

The BIG EVENT for the week is our Annual Clapp Entrepreneurship Opportunity Opportunity (CEO) Pitch IT Competition with up to $10K in startup or growth funding on Thursday, May 7th!

04/20/2026

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACT FAST BECUASE WE ARE ALMOST FULL!!! Do you want to know the secrets to developing successful marketing campaigns? It's all in understanding the mindset and behaviors of the consumer. Join the SBC and City of Burlington Economic Development as we welcome Dr. Michael Barbera of Clicksuasion Labs, for Psychology Infused Marketing.

This will be an engaging and enlightening look at consumer trends with actionable data to help you develop better strategies to successfully monetize your products and services today, strengthen your brand awareness, and stabilize sales.

Burlington Downtown Corp. City of Burlington, NC - Government Downtown Mebane Development Corporation - DMDC

04/20/2026

Calling all small business owners in Alamance County! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn and grow strategies for your business!!

City of Burlington, NC - Government Downtown Mebane Development Corporation - DMDC Burlington Downtown Corp. Chisa Pennix-Brown Alamance Chamber Alamance Leads Alamance County Public Libraries

Small Business Center at Alamance Community College welcomes Dr. Michael Barbera, Consumer Psychologist and Chief Behavioral Officer of Clicksuasion Labs, Pinehurst, NC, to the Burlington Dream Center, Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 am for a session titled: Psychology Infused Marketing. Attendees will learn what is happening behind the scenes when a customer is deciding whether to engage, purchase, or walk away.

This event is co-sponsored by the City of Burlington Economic Development in response to local small businesses, shop owners, and their desire to boost business and hone their knowledge and skills related to marketing strategies. It is the first of two technical support seminars focused on Marketing Strategies, with the second happening on May 14th.

04/20/2026

Still time to register for tonights virtual session.