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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 Lee seminars.

  • Marketing for Landcape Contractors

    Jan
    09

    Marketing for the 21st Century small business is more dynamic and challenging than ever. Discover how to most effectively and efficiently use the many marketing tools available. Gain insights to understand and reach your customer, analyze your industry and business environment and differentiate between branding, advertising, and grassroots marketing techniques. Explore the components of an effective marketing plan in this comprehensive seminar.

    • Start • End Date: 01/09/2024 • 01/09/2024
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
    • Location Code: LMC (Lee Main Campus)
    • Building Location: Lee Co. Coop Extension Office

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  • Basics of Bookkeeping for Landscape Contractors

    Jan
    11

    NC Cooperative Extension - Lee County Topic: Business Accounting and Budget Description: Gain a workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your business. Discover the three most important financial reports and how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. If you’re a new business owner or need a refresher on the basics of accounting, this seminar is designed for you.

    • Start • End Date: 01/11/2024 • 01/11/2024
    • Day: Th
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Crystal Wambeke
    • Location Code: LMC (Lee Main Campus)
    • Building Location: Lee Co. Coop Extension Office

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  • Women's Business Summit

    Jan
    16

    Topic: Business Basics Women's Empowerment in Business" is a transformative event designed to inspire and equip aspiring female entrepreneurs and professionals with the tools and insights they need to thrive in the competitive world of business. This event offers an enriching platform where you can learn from the experiences of successful women leaders, who will share their journey, challenges, and strategies that propelled them to the top of their fields. The sessions will cover a range of topics, including leadership, negotiation skills, personal branding, and balancing professional and personal life. This event promises interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and panel discussions, creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and empowerment. Attendees will have the chance to engage directly with seasoned businesswomen, gaining practical advice and motivational insights. It is not just a learning experience, but a celebration of women's achievements in business, aiming to create a supportive community that encourages and supports the next generation of female leaders. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a corporate professional, or a student aspiring to break into the business world, this event will provide valuable perspectives and skills to help you on your journey. You will learn to enhance your leadership qualities, understand how to effectively manage teams, inspire confidence, and make impactful decisions. You will gain insights into advanced negotiation strategies and effective communication skills as well as develop and promote a strong personal brand, and effectively network in professional settings. Panel discussions will also include financing options as well as resources available to help you grow and develop a business. Speaker(s): Dr. Timogi Jackson, Small Business Administration (SBA), Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Carolina Community Impact/Kiva, Thread Capital, Clicksuasion/Alexis Taylor, NC IDEA PLEASE NOTE: Lunch will be provided. Fee: $ 20.00 Payment required to complete registration for this event

    • Start • End Date: 01/16/2024 • 01/16/2024
    • Day: Tu
    • Time: 8:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor: Multiple Speakers See description for list of speakers
    • Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
    • Building Location:

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  • RISE (Real Investment in Sanford Entrepreneurs)

    Feb
    26

    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 Sanford 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. All attendees must apply online. Classes are free, but participants must be pre-registered and approved to be guaranteed a space. Class size is limited to twelve individuals. The RISE Program is an entrepreneur-development program presented by the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, Downtown Sanford Inc., and the Sanford Area Growth Alliance - Chamber of Commerce

    • Start • End Date: 02/26/2024 • 03/27/2024
    • Day: M, W
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
    • Instructor:
    • Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
    • Building Location:

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