Congratulations to our latest BOOST (Building Opportunities On Saving and Training) grant recipient Chef OB’s Cafe and Catering!
The BOOST grant is offered through the Small Business Center for existing and startup businesses in Person and Caswell counties thanks to funding from Roxboro Savings Bank . Contact us for more information on the BOOST grant.
Are you considering a new business venture or expansion? Do you need help making your existing business more profitable? Could you or your employees benefit from additional training? If you answered yes to any of these questions, PCC’s Small Business Team can help!
No-Cost Seminars
- September 3: How and Where to Find Grants (Webinar)
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Althea Lewis
- September 9: Google Business: Managing Your Business’ Online Presence (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Kristen Taber
- September 11: Harvesting Resilience (Webinar)
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Mandy Pierce, Funding for Good
- September 12: How to Increase Your Credit Score (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Moore
- September 17: Creating a Digital Marketing Blueprint (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Melanie Diehl
- September 17: How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (Webinar)
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Althea Lewis
- September 18: Harnessing the FB Algorithm (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Mackowski, Open Aperture Photography
- September 23: Navigating Food Entrepreneurship (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Dani Black
- September 24: Training Your Inner Salesperson (Webinar)
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Lars Farabee
- September 25: Growing Together: Planning your Farm’s Future (In Person)
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm, BDEC Uptown Roxboro; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Granit Training Group
- September 25: Finding Funds for your Small Business (Webinar)
- 2:00-3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Mike Collins
- September 25: Access Capital for your Agriculture Business (In Person)
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm, BDEC Uptown Roxboro; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Granit Training Group
- September 26: Launching Your AirBnB Biz: A Beginner’s Masterclass (Webinar)
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Ashely Patterson
- September 30: Identifying your Target Market (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Melanie Diehl
- October 2: Creating a Winning Business Plan (Webinar)
- 2:00-3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Mike Collins
- October 2: Wix Web Design: Part 1 (In Person)
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm, BDEC Uptown Roxboro; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Benton Bogle
- October 3: Grant Writing Fundamentals for Nonprofits (Webinar)
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Althea Lewis
- October 8: Penny Ballgame (Webinar)
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Dani Black
- October 9: How to Create and Implement a Social Media Framework (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Kristen Taber
- October 9: Wix Web Design: Part 2 (In Person)
- 4:00 – 7:00 pm, BDEC Uptown Roxboro; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Benton Bogle
- October 10: How to Prepare for Lending (Webinar)
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Madison Potter
- October 15: Photography: How to Use It (Webinar)
- 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Mackowski, Open Aperture Photography
- October 16: So you Think you Want to Start a Business (In Person)
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm, BDEC Uptown Roxboro; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Moore
- October 22: Email Marketing for your Small Business (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Melanie Diehl
- October 23: Turning your Talent/Hobby Into a Business (Webinar)
- 2:00-3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Mike Collins
- October 24: Deep Dive: Financials (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Madison Potter
- October 29: DIY Food and Product Photography (Webinar)
- 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Mackowski, Open Aperture Photography
- October 29: Be The Boss You Want to Be (Webinar)
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Lars Farabee
- October 30: Social Media Marketing for your Small Business (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Melanie Diehl
- November 6: What is a CDFI & How Can They Help Your Business (Webinar)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Madison Potter
- November 12: Put Yourself in Your Marketing (Webinar)
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Mackowski, Open Aperture Photography
- November 12: Identifying and Avoiding Threats to your Business (Webinar)
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Bob Moore
- November 12: Lending Board Practices (Webinar)
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Online; Click here to register or for more information
- Speaker: Althea Lewis
See ALL of our upcoming webinars by clicking HERE
Small Business Counseling
Our experienced business counselor provides free, confidential counseling services for new and existing businesses. Our counselor is available to provide you with advice on starting or operating your business, finding funding, or just about any business concern you have. No question is too simple or too complicated. We will be able to provide you with the answers you need or refer you to someone who can!
Business Resource Library
Over 150 business books and publications, an Internet connection and audiovisual materials are available for your use to help with small business research and problem solving. The resource library is located at our Roxboro office.
About Us
The Small Business Center exists to assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing businesses. We are located in Uptown Roxboro at PCC’s Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center and serve Person and Caswell Counties in North Carolina. The SBC is a community-based provider of business counseling, training, and resource development.
As a member of the NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN), our services are provided at no cost to the local community. Visit the SBCN website at www.ncsbc.net for state-wide training schedules, business plan templates, referrals to partner organizations, and other free resources.
To register for small business counseling, please click HERE
We are here to help your small business succeed!
For an appointment, contact:
Keavy Isaacs, Director, Small Business Center: (336) 322-2484, keavy.isaacs@piedmontcc.edu
Anne Rivera, Program Assistant: (336) 322-2485, anne.rivera@piedmontcc.edu