Message from the Director
The Small Business Center will be celebrating National Small Business Week May 2- 8th. During this time we will be executing a social media campaign to highlight resources that are available to help small businesses. We will provide highlights for over 20 organizations that support local businesses. This information will be made available on the Small Business Center's Facebook page. Please be sure to like, share and spread the word about these amazing resources.

Have questions about how your small business can utilize the services of a specific group or organization? Please do not hesitate to schedule your free business counseling session by visiting www.nashcc.edu/sbc and completing a request for counseling.

Although restrictions are easing and more people are becoming vaccinated, please remember to continue to STAY SAFE and be cautious in all your activities. Keep your hands washed, practice social distancing and WEAR A MASK to protect yourself and others.

Tierra Norwood
Director, SBC at Nash Community College
252-451-8233
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 National Small Business Week!
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 National Small Business Week!
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Series was a success!
The Small Business Center offered our first eight week bootcamp series from March 4- April 22, hosted by Small Shops Mall and TradeIt owner Fred George. The bootcamp was held on campus each Thursday from 6 pm - 8 pm. The bootcamp took students through the steps of how to think like a business owner, how to choose the right business, how to prepare to start, how to seek funding, write a business plan and the basics of how to form their business. Fred George was able to motivate students to get started NOW and gave them tips on how to remain focused on their goals in preparation of business start up. Students were not required to attend each week and could sign up for as many or as little as they found necessary. Some students came once or twice, however we had nine students to attend at least six of the eight classes!
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp will return this fall for another eight week series!
May Schedule
WEBINARS

May 4, 2021
Tue 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

May 13, 2021
Thu 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM



The Tri-County webinar series hosted by Bonnie Minor of Wordjack Media will continue this month. This series is being hosted by
Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Small Business Centers.


May 20, 2021
Thu 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

May 25, 2021
Tue 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Launch & Learn: Legal – Ask An Attorney Day – Legal Issues To Consider When Starting A Business
The SBTDC is offering a free webinar based on legal issues. Bring your questions and take notes! Click Here to Register
The Business of Childcare
The Small Business Center and Down East Partnership for Children, will be providing current childcare providers with presentations on the "Business of Childcare". Presentations will be held in person and virtually in the month of May. These sessions are only for childcare providers who are currently operational. We will not cover how to start a daycare, but yet discuss how to scale and grow your current operations.
Topics covered will include:
  • Resources available through the Small Business Center
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building through employment and internship opportunities
  • Marketing your daycare
  • Understanding Basic Bookkeeping with Q& A sessions with a CPA
  • Connections to local resources

To register to attend CLICK HERE
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund's application portal launches May 3,2021!
Information about the Application Portal.
Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) will begin Friday, April 30 at 9 a.m. EDT and the SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

For more information, read the press release here.

How to prepare.
In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Follow the steps below. 

For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants. 
The SBA is offering Bidspeed and Catalyst Training
NetQuarry’s unique Bidspeed Platform provides complete access to up-to-the-minute data on Federal opportunities, forecasts, recent awards, expiring and renewing contracts all combined with technical assistance and training that includes best-practice knowledge and processes.  Click Here to Register

The U.S. Small Business Administration is also offering free webinars brought to you by SBA’s Office of Business Development through the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program’s 7(j) provider, Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. Please view the table of training offerings by clicking here and note that registration is required.  
PPP Deadline Approaching!
The deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program is May 31, 2021.
For more information visit www.sba.gov/ppp
Helping Small Businesses to navigate COVID Reopening or Retooling while staying Resilient
Family Forward NC has a new program geared specifically toward small businesses. Since June 2020 their COVID-19 Rapid Response program has provided employers with HR experts, resources and support needed as they navigate returning to work or retooling their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For more information visit https://familyforwardnc.com/returntowork/ or contact Lisa Finaldi at [email protected].
Are you in need of free legal advice for your nonprofit or small business?
The NC Pro Bono Resource Center is offering a free remote clinic to help!
Interested business owners can complete the screening form at https://ncprobono.org/csbni/
If you need assistance or have questions email [email protected]
COVID Corner - Resources for Small Businesses
US COMMERCE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS