Blue Ridge Community College - Small Business Center

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How to Create and Present a Winning Business Pitch
How to Create and Present a Winning Business Pitch
  • Entrepreneurs have many opportunities to increase their ''Top of Mind'' status to successfully promote their business. On a daily basi ...
  • Thursday May 14, 2026
HR Made Simple: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
HR Made Simple: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
  • Think HR is boring? Think again. This engaging, real?world workshop breaks down the HR basics you actually need — no jargon, no fluff. Learn how to hire well, s
  • Wednesday May 20, 2026
Smart Farm Finance & Brand Growth
Smart Farm Finance & Brand Growth
  • agricultural businesses in Western North Carolina seeking to strengthen their financial foundation and grow their brand. Participants will learn practical tool
  • Thursday May 28, 2026
So, You Think You Want to Start a Business
So, You Think You Want to Start a Business
  • This seminar has been created for those individuals who are thinking about starting and operating their own business; however, they do not know if they have the
  • Wednesday Jun 3, 2026
Why Successful Businesses ARE Successful
Why Successful Businesses ARE Successful
  • secrets of how to make their business better with greater sustainability. Ensure the success of your business and your personal success
  • Thursday Jun 4, 2026
Policy & Practice — Navigating Ag Economics
Policy & Practice — Navigating Ag Economics
  • This session helps Western North Carolina farm owners understand how current economic and government policies influence farm profitability, risk planning, and f
  • Thursday Jun 4, 2026
Risk Mitigation and Protecting Your Farm
Risk Mitigation and Protecting Your Farm
  • dentifying and managing the key risks that threaten farm stability, from weather events to market volatility. Participants will learn practical strategies to pr
  • Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Financial Planning and Understanding How $ Flows in NC for Farmers
Financial Planning and Understanding How $ Flows in NC for Farmers
  • farm operations and the broader agricultural economy in North Carolina. The workshop also explores funding sources, grant opportunities, and regional market dyn
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026

Rep/Contact Info

Kim Crocker
SBC Specialist
Heather Goede
SBC Administrative Support Specialist
Joy Poe
Small Business Center Specialist
Ben Smith
Small Business Center Director