Celebrate

Black History

Month

Seminar Series

Social Media Power Hour Series

In this 4-part series, you’ll leave with ideas and strategies to leverage four of the top social media platforms that will help you get your business online.

The Science of Facebook: REGISTER

Wednesday, Feb. 2nd; 12:00-1:30

Online

All About Instagram: REGISTER

Wednesday, Feb. 9th; 12:00-1:30

Online

Learn to Love LinkedIn: REGISTER

Wednesday, Feb. 16th; 12:00-1:30

Online

The Power of Pinterest: REGISTER

Wednesday, Feb. 23rd; 12:00-1:30

Online

Creating and Using a YouTube for Your Small Business

Part #1 Create A YouTube Account for Small Business: REGISTER

Thursday, Feb. 10th; 5:00-7:00

Online

Part #2 How to Market Your Business with YouTube: REGISTER

Thursday, Feb. 17th; 5:00-7:00

Online

February Webinars

Identifying Your Target Market: REGISTER

Tuesday, Feb. 1st; 5:00-6:30

Online

Basics of Bookkeeping Using Excel: REGISTER

Tuesday, Feb. 8th; 5:00-6:30

Online

Business Tax Essentials: REGISTER

Tuesday, Feb. 15th; 5:00-7:00

Online

NC Labor Law Compliance: R EGISTER

Tuesday, Feb. 22nd; 5:00-7:00

Online

Small Business Spotlight of the Month

Please help me in welcoming Tracy Green, owner of Hand Crafted Massage and Crafts to Brunswick County. Tracy works with her clients to customize a personal massage session in her shop or at your home. What sets Tracy apart? She can be mobile and set up a massage table or chair at the beach, in your home, office or backyard. Hand Crafted Massage and Crafts is located at 1102 N. Howe St. Southport. You can book your appointment today here or follow her on Facebook.

WIN Visitors Day

Curious about WIN and what it's all about? Our upcoming Visitors' Day could be for you.

Women In Networking (WIN) empowers professional women and female entrepreneurs to exchange customer referrals, leads, share knowledge and offer support for professional growth and prosperity. Attending our Visitors' Day is a great way for you to see how your business can experience growth by maximizing marketing efforts through word of mouth.

The Leland chapter invites fellow businesswomen to join us from

February 7th at Brunswick Community College Leland Center (2045 Enterprise Blvd. Leland) or via Zoom, 9:00-10:00AM. If joining via Zoom, please request the link from our President, Tinisha Green by email tinisha@crownhoteltm.com.

Chamber of Commerce Corner

The Coastal Consumer Showcase has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 4-7 p.m. at St. James Community Center. Admission is FREE to the public.

This popular event provides Brunswick County residents a one-stop-shop to see products and services that local businesses in the community offer. Over 50 businesses from retail, service, professional, healthcare and home improvements will be on hand to answer questions and provide free samples, giveaways and demonstrations.

For more information about the Coastal Consumer Showcase please contact the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at (910)457-6964, email events@southport-oakisland.com or visit the website at www.coastalconsumershow.com.

North Brunswick Business Expo 2022

Feb. 26th; 10:00-2:00

112 Magnolia Village Way Leland, NC

Whether you are a business owner, employee, potential customer – or just want to check out what is happening in our region – The Chamber’s Business Expo is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to network with hundreds of others and discover what our region has to offer! Over 45 booths will be filled with everything – educational, healthcare, pets, professional services, computer & technical needs, recreation, relocation, home and garden, and so much more! Admission is FREE!

For additional information or questions, please contact the North Brunswick Chamber at (910) 383-0883.

New Small Business Grant Funds Available for NC Technology Companies

Applications are now being accepted for a new round of grantmaking from the One North Carolina Small Business Program, a key source of capital for North Carolina’s emerging technology companies.

Applications to the One North Carolina Small Business Program can be accepted until June 30, 2022, or until funds have been exhausted for the program’s 2021-2022 fiscal year funding cycle.

Details on how to apply for either the Incentive or Matching grant solicitations, as well as additional program information and application instructions, are posted at: nccommerce.com/grants-incentives/technology-funds/one-north-carolina-small-business-program.

Are you working from home but desire a dedicated space to work everyday? Brunswick Community College's co-working space may be your answer at $40 a month. For a tour or questions on how you can become a member, contact April Scott Small Business Center Director at (910) 755-7306. You can find the application here to become a member today.

Small Business Spotlight Nomination

Is there a small business (10 or less employees) in Brunswick County that you would like to shine the light on? You can nominate your own small business or another and we'll shine the light on one business a month. To do so, send the following information:

· Photo (3-5)

· Brief description of the business

· Business Name

· Website & Social Media Links

Please email information to April Scott no later than the 3rd Monday of the month with "Small Business Spotlight" in the subject line.

"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." - Rosa Parks