Building a Bulletproof Business: Cutting Costs, Reducing Risk & Staying Open (Lunch & Learn)

Based on local ecosystem realities and recent discussions with the Small Business Center, this workshop focuses on business resilience as a survival strategy. It reframes sustainability as operational efficiency and profit protection, helping Wilmington-area businesses cut waste, manage risk, and remain viable through economic, environmental, and supply-chain disruptions. Rather than focusing on theory or compliance, the session emphasizes practical, immediately actionable steps that small business owners can implement with limited time and resources. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: - Identify 3–5 hidden cost drains in energy, waste, or labor that can be reduced within 30 days. - Build a basic continuity plan for weather events, supplier disruptions, or staffing shortages. - Improve business stability by aligning operational practices with company values and efficiency goals.

Speaker(s): Vicente (Vinny) Escriva, Strategic Management Consultant With 14+ years of experience advising organizations on operational efficiency, risk management, and sustainability, Vincente specializes in translating complex resilience concepts into practical, owner-friendly actions.

Co-Sponsor(s): The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

The Lunch and Learn Series is free to attend. A boxed lunch is available for purchase by emailing director@topsailchamber.org or by calling 910-329-4446 $10 for Chamber Member $15 for Non-Chamber Members

Fee: No Cost