Wishing you good times, good cheer
and a memorable new year.
Small Business Bootcamp Series
1. Legal Considerations When Starting & Running a Small Business: REGISTER
Tuesday, Jan. 11th; 5:00-7:00
Online

2. How to Start a Business: REGISTER
Tuesday, Jan. 18th; 5:00-7:00
Online

3. Writing a Business Plan that Works: REGISTER
Tuesday, Jan. 25th; 5:00-7:00
Online
 
4. Identifying Your Target Market: REGISTER
Tuesday, Feb. 1st; 5:00-6:30
Online

5. Basics of Bookkeeping Using Excel: REGISTER
Tuesday, Feb. 8th; 5:00-6:30
Online

6. Business Tax Essentials: REGISTER
Tuesday, Feb. 15th; 5:00-7:00
Online

7. NC labor Law Compliance: REGISTER
Tuesday, Feb. 22nd; 5:00-7:00
Online

8. Website and Point of Sale Systems for your Business: REGISTER
Tuesday, March 1st; 5:00-6:30
Online
January 2022 Schedule


Protecting the Future of Small Businesses
Thursday; 12:00-1:30
Online

Sales and Use Tax Basics
Thursday; 11:00-1:00
Online

Keeping Score: Understanding and Improving Your Credit
Thursday; 12:00-1:30
Online
Chamber of Commerce Corner
One stop shop to see products and services that local business in the community offer. FREE admission, Jan. 13th; 4:00PM - 7:00 PM at St. James Community Center. Contact Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber for questions at (910) 457-6964.
Women of Achievement Awards
YWCA’s Women of Achievement Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions of women that live or work in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender Counties.

If you know a woman in the Lower Cape Fear area who exudes qualities that deserve recognition, consider nominating them today! Nominations are open until January 7, 2022.

Additional information and nomination form can be found here.
15th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival
Looking for an exciting FREE family day with music, arts, dancing and more? Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 9, 2022; 11:00 AM - 4:00PM at Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium. For more information visit www.bcifestival.org or call (910) 842-6566.
NCIDEA MICRO & SEED Spring 2022 Application open January 31, 2022. The MICRO grant awards to young companies looking to validate and advance their ideas. TSEED grant is for entrepreneurs in need of funds to advance their startup. For more grant & program information visit their website here.
Business Recovery Grant
Did your business suffer losses due to the pandemic? You may be eligible for a Business Recovery Grant. Here you can find links and details on how you can apply. Please note, the application period ends Monday, January 31, 2022.

Important Links
[Brunswick Community College Small Business Center]
[2045 Enterprise Blvd] | [(910) 755-7306] | [EMAIL]