Craven Community College Small Business Center

Craven Community College Small Business Center Do you dream of running your own business? Do you want to improve your existing business? Training and counseling offered at NO charge

The Small Business Center at Craven Community College is here to help you succeed! If you are interested in starting a small business or currently operate or work at a small business, we offer a variety of resources and workshops. A list of upcoming workshops is listed below. Register for classes at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75160

Are you a nonprofit small-business owner or leader looking to feel more confident about compliance, reporting, and audit...
09/10/2026

Are you a nonprofit small-business owner or leader looking to feel more confident about compliance, reporting, and audits?

Join us next Wednesday for our next FREE business seminar "Compliance Unlocked: Mastering Reports, Audits, and Accountability for Nonprofit Small Businesses". This seminar is designed to help you understand what you need to know in order to turn compliance from a challenge into a strength.

Tharesa Lee of Intentional Excellence Consulting will be on hand to speak on how to stay on top of essential reports and documentation along with practical strategies to strengthen your organization’s compliance.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge, ask questions, and walk away better prepared to lead your organization with confidence. Reserve your spot today!

Are you looking to learn how to grow your business email list in an effort to convert those individuals into paying cust...
09/09/2026

Are you looking to learn how to grow your business email list in an effort to convert those individuals into paying customers? Join us TOMORROW at 12:00 noon for our next FREE in person seminar "How to Grow & Monetize Your Small Business Email List".

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to double your sales, this session will break down simple, actionable strategies you can implement right away.

In this interactive workshop Ed McDonough of ECE Marketing Services will convey seven different ways to grow your list. You’ll learn proper email etiquette and how to avoid being seen as a spammer. In addition, you’ll be taken step-by-step through an active email monetization funnel so you can use email to bring in more sales every month.

Reserve your seat now!

Are you looking to learn how to grow your business email list in an effort to convert those individuals into paying cust...
09/03/2026

Are you looking to learn how to grow your business email list in an effort to convert those individuals into paying customers? Join us on Thursday September 10th at 12:00 noon for our upcoming FREE in person seminar "How to Grow & Monetize Your Small Business Email List".

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to double your sales, this session will break down simple, actionable strategies you can implement right away.

In this interactive workshop Ed McDonough of ECE Marketing Services will convey seven different ways to grow your list. You’ll learn proper email etiquette and how to avoid being seen as a spammer. In addition, you’ll be taken step-by-step through an active email monetization funnel so you can use email to bring in more sales every month.

Don't leave money on the table—reserve your spot today!

Join us tomorrow at 4:00 pm for a FREE in-person business seminar "Finding Your Small Business Customers Through Market ...
09/01/2026

Join us tomorrow at 4:00 pm for a FREE in-person business seminar "Finding Your Small Business Customers Through Market Research"

Ed McDonough of ECE Marketing Services will be the speaker and will guide you into learning practical ways to identify your ideal customers, research your market and competitors, use market research to make smarter business decisions, and turn what you learn into actionable marketing strategies.

Whether you’re launching a new business or looking to grow an existing one, this seminar will give you tools you can put to work right away.

Reserve your spot today!

Here are some of the upcoming Small Business Center seminars. Reserve your seat today!
08/31/2026

Here are some of the upcoming Small Business Center seminars. Reserve your seat today!

Do you have a vision for making a difference in the community but aren’t sure how to turn that vision into a nonprofit s...
08/31/2026

Do you have a vision for making a difference in the community but aren’t sure how to turn that vision into a nonprofit small business?

Join us tomorrow at 12:00 noon for an inspiring and informative seminar "Launching Your Vision: How to Start a Nonprofit Small Business" designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and community leaders take the next step!

Come and learn as Ms. Tharesa Lee of Intentional Excellence Consulting presents on the essential steps, resources, and strategies for turning your idea into an organization that creates meaningful impact. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your vision. Let’s build stronger communities by turning great ideas into action.

Don’t just dream it—launch it!

Do you have a mission-driven idea you’re ready to bring to life? Join us at 12:00 noon on Tuesday September 1st for a FR...
08/26/2026

Do you have a mission-driven idea you’re ready to bring to life? Join us at 12:00 noon on Tuesday September 1st for a FREE seminar "Launching Your Vision: How to Start a Nonprofit Small Business" designed for aspiring nonprofit leaders and members of the small business community!

Come and learn as Tharesa Lee (Intentional Excellence Consulting) imparts practical tools to starting a nonprofit including key steps, considerations, and resources to help turn your vision into action.

Whether you’re just getting started or exploring how to turn your passion into purpose, this seminar is for you.

Reserve your seat today!

Ready to put AI to work in your small business?Join us at 12:00 noon on this Thursday August 27th in Havelock for our up...
08/24/2026

Ready to put AI to work in your small business?

Join us at 12:00 noon on this Thursday August 27th in Havelock for our upcoming FREE seminar: “Practical AI Workflow for Your Small Business.”

Come out and and learn as Jeremy LeRay of New Bern Web Design presents on practical ways to use AI to streamline everyday tasks, save time, improve productivity, and build smarter workflows without needing to be a tech expert.

Bring your questions and leave with practical ideas you can start using right away. Reserve your spot today!

Local business owners: Want more customers and stronger sales?Join us this afternoon at 4:00 pm for our FREE upcoming se...
08/20/2026

Local business owners: Want more customers and stronger sales?

Join us this afternoon at 4:00 pm for our FREE upcoming seminar designed to give small businesses practical tools they can put to work right away. Wanda Bennett will be presenting on "Sales Training Techniques For Your Small Business". Discover practical sales strategies and techniques to help you connect with customers and close more business.

Bring your questions, your challenges, and your desire to grow.

Reserve your spot now and share this with a local business owner who could benefit.

Local business owners: Want more customers and stronger sales?Join us this for our FREE upcoming seminars designed to gi...
08/17/2026

Local business owners: Want more customers and stronger sales?
Join us this for our FREE upcoming seminars designed to give small businesses practical tools they can put to work right away.

On Wednesday at 12 noon Bob Mackowski will be presenting on Content Marketing For Your Small Business: What's Working Now. From this seminar you will learn what’s getting attention, building trust, and turning content into real business opportunities.

On Thursday at 4:00 pm Wanda Bennett will be presenting on Sales Training Techniques For Your Small Business. Discover practical sales strategies and techniques to help you connect with customers and close more business.

Bring your questions, your challenges, and your desire to grow. Reserve your spot today and share this with a local business owner who could benefit.

Address

205 First Street, Bldg. 209
New Bern, NC
28562

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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+12526381166

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