Martin Community College-Williamston Campus

Williamston, NC

SBA will provide information and resources for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a small business. SBA is a platform agency that also supports over 120 lenders in North Carolina that fund start-ups and existing businesses. SBA also funds the largest mentoring network in the country to help individuals starting a business, create a business plans, funding, marketing, social media, and franchising such as SCORE, Small Business and Technology Development Center Network, and The Women’s Business Center of NC.

Speaker: Patrick Rodriquez

Connecting Talent to Jobs. The focus is on one goal: connecting North Carolina jobs with North Carolina people through the efficient use of resources, streamlined customer service for citizens and businesses, alignment of programs and a consistent, cohesive strategy all under one name NCWorks. NCWorks helps companies find and develop a strong workforce, by better aligning state and local services and resources to meet that goal. Employers can post jobs; Advertise jobs to thousands of qualified candidates at no cost to you; Recruit Talent - automatically match your job postings and skill requirements with these candidates. This seminar will connect employers to NCWorks!

Speaker: Lois Ward

The NC Department of Revenue will host a sale and use tax workshop for small business owners. The workshop will discuss the basics of sales and use taxes including registering for a sale and use tax account, learning about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and preparing and filing a sales and use tax return.

Speaker: Rhonda High

This seminar is appropriate for any board that seeks greater clarity or understanding about its roles and responsibilities and expectations for board engagement, including the balance and partnership between board and staff. Attendees will learn the role and function of board members; the traits of an effective board; the importance of having diversity on a board; and how to conduct effective board meetings.

Speaker: Callie Northern-Herring

Learn the steps necessary in completing an application for a business loan package. Each of the forms and requirements are explained and included. Find out what lenders are looking for when they consider you for a business loan. Gain a clear understanding of the personal and business documents needed for a business loan and how to properly complete them.

Speaker: Larry Biggs

Whether you are already in business or just starting a business, business owners are always seeking new ways to grow their business and improve their bottom line. This seminar will look at a variety of state & federal programs that can provide support to small businesses. Attendees will learn how employers can connect with the Region Q Workforce Development Board, NC Vocational Rehabilitation, Telamon Corporation, NC Division of Workforce Solutions, & other agencies to learn about Internships, Work Experience, On-the-Job Training, Federal Bonding Program, Tax Incentives, etc., that can provide much needed assistance!

Speaker: Lou Stout, Wayne Bray, Victor Hinnant

Health insurance is one of the most desirable benefits you can offer employees. If you have a small business (1-50 employees), you're not required to offer your employees health insurance, but if you do, you might qualify for tax credits. Many small-business owners mistakenly believe they cannot afford to offer benefits. But while going without benefits may boost your bottom line in the short run, it could hinder your opportunity for long-term prosperity. This seminar will provide options for health, dental and vision care for small business owners.

Speaker: Ann Ritter