Virtual Small Business Summit (Online)

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Small Business Summit Goes Virtual with New Theme: "Freedom to Do Business"

The Alamance Community College Small Business Center, in partnership with Give It To The People and the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (NCSBC), is proud to present the upcoming Small Business Summit on Thursday, June 19, 2025. In celebration of Juneteenth, this dynamic event will now be held virtually, making it accessible to entrepreneurs across the state under the empowering theme: Freedom to Do Business.

This one-day summit is designed to provide practical tools, inspiration, and meaningful resources to help business owners overcome challenges, streamline operations, and build sustainable success, while also focusing on Mental Wealth and community connection.

“We’re creating a space for entrepreneurs to tap into knowledge, feel supported, and gain the freedom to build the businesses they dream of,” says Chisa Pennix-Brown, Chief Experience Cultivator at Give It To The People.

Summit Agenda Highlights:

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Welcome & Freedom to Do Business

A powerful opening session featuring Chisa Pennix-Brown, Phydesia Lewis, and LaShon Harley

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Concurrent Workshops

Sharon Walker – How to Start a Business the Right Way in NC

LaTasha Best-Gaddy – Boost Your Bottom Line

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Virtual Networking Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Concurrent Workshops

Lechelle Yates – Build Trust, Get Business

Enovia Bedford – Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM:

Chisa Pennix-Brown – Make AI Your Business Bestie

Registration:

General Public: [https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450043] This free and public summit welcomes entrepreneurs at all stages, especially those who are underserved, judicially involved, or seeking tools to create more independence and impact through business.

Join us and experience the freedom to learn, grow, and do business, on your own terms.

About the Alamance Community College Small Business Center The Alamance SBC provides free, confidential counseling and workshops to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Alamance County and beyond.

About Give It To The People Give It To The People curates impactful professional development experiences that focus on business growth, equity, and entrepreneurship, helping entrepreneurs thrive with expert-led training, events, and resources.