Small Business Center

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The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) provides high quality, readily accessible assistance to support the development of new businesses and growth of existing businesses leading to job creation and retention. As a community-based provider of programs and services, we provide:

Education and Training through seminars and short courses
Confidential One-on-One Business Counseling
Referrals to appropriate local, State and Federal agencies
Resources for use in starting or sustaining your business.

We also assist by addressing the continuing need for current and relevant information, business plan development, refinement of management skills and access to capital resources. With knowledge of the unique nature and economic climate of each of our counties, we are uniquely positioned to assist you in starting your business in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren Counties.

Our Small Business Center is a part of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and as such, our services are offered at minimal or NO COST to those in our 4-county service area. As a whole, the Small Business Center Network has impacted the NC economy over the past year by assisting with 682 business starts and 3,919 jobs created and retained.

The Small Business Center of VGCC has meeting space available at each of our 4 campuses and a Small Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center located at our South Campus at 1547 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor. The center is available for use by new and existing small business clients Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

To register for one of our upcoming training sessions, scroll to our class schedule below or to schedule an appointment for confidential one-on-one counseling, use the “Register Now” link below.

Upcoming Events

Event Poster: How to Start A Business Brunch hosted by June and Ayana Lewis on Saturday October 14, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Location: 205 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC 27536. Registration is $25. Speakers include Carolyn Perry, Tracy Mosley, Heather Kenny, and Sarah jeffries. Panelists include Sherenia Branche and Jessica Rice Hawkins. For More Information, contact Ayana Lewis @ 252-430-9913.

Download the How to Start A Business Brunch Flyer or Register for the Event

For more information on small business opportunities in North Carolina, try these clickable links:

For more information:

Carolyn Perry
Director – Small Business Center
perryc@vgcc.edu
Main Campus – Building 7 – Room 7101-L
South Campus – Building 1 – Office G1114
Small Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center South Campus – Building 1, G1108

Class Schedules

Register for Small Business Counseling using the “Register Now” button.

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Holiday Themed for Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/16/2023 – 11/16/2023	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.:	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Artificial Intelligence (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/02/2023 – 10/02/2023	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: G1104	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing your Small Business with a Newsletter (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/23/2023 – 10/23/2023	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: G1104	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Create Your Marketing Plan for 2024 (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 12/12/2023 – 12/12/2023	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: G1104	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Marketing Your Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2.0	Course Dates: 03/13/2023 – 03/13/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: online	Instructor: T Snider	Fee: $0
Course Title: Financing Your Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 08/16/2023 – 08/16/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11am-1pm	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Use a QR Code for Your Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 08/24/2023 – 08/24/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing: How to Create Your Social Media Framework (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 08/29/2023 – 08/29/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11am-1pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing Your Small Business During the Holidays (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 09/12/2023 – 09/12/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing Your Small Business During the Holidays (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 09/14/2023 – 09/14/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Write a Business Plan (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 09/21/2023 – 09/21/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Start a Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 09/26/2023 – 09/26/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Write a Business Plan (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/10/2023 – 10/10/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: Creating with Canva for Your Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/12/2023 – 10/12/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Set Up E-Commerce for Your Business Using Squarespace (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/17/2023 – 10/17/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Market & Market Research (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/24/2023 – 10/24/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: Creating with Canva for Your Business this Holiday Season (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/25/2023 – 10/25/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing Research: Social Media for Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 10/26/2023 – 10/26/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Financing Your Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/06/2023 – 11/06/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11am-1pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Write a Business Plan (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/08/2023 – 11/08/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Use Squarespace for Your Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/14/2023 – 11/14/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing Your Small Business During the Holidays Using Canva (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/15/2023 – 11/15/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11am-1pm	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Creating with Canva for Your Business this Holiday Season (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/20/2023 – 11/20/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 6pm-8pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing Your Small Business During the Holidays (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/21/2023 – 11/21/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: How to Use Squarespace for Your Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 11/28/2023 – 11/28/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12:00pm – 2:00 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Holiday Themed for Small Business (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 12/05/2023 – 12/05/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing: How to Use Canva (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 12/06/2023 – 12/06/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12pm-2pm	Meeting Days: Monday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0
Course Title: Marketing: How to Create Your Social Media Framework (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 12/07/2023 – 12/07/2023	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5pm-7pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: $0

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Series (Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours:	Course Dates: 10/04/2023 – 11/08/2023	Location: Vance County	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm	Meeting Days: Wednesdays	Room No.: NCWorks Career Center 826 S Garnett St. Henderson, NC 27536	Instructor:	Fee: $0

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