New Grant Opportunities

Wishing you sunshine, good times and a very happy Easter.

LLC Annual Report Reminder

Your 2022 Annual Report is due on or before April 18, 2022.

Enter the company name in the "Search For" box, then click "Search".
Click "Annual Report" in the right column next to the company's name.
The online filing process will begin after clicking on the "File Most Recent Annual Report".

Privilege License (Learn the purpose of a privilege license, who must obtain a license and how to apply) : REGISTER

Tuesday, April 5th; 1:00-2:00

Online

Online Seller (This webinar will include a workbook to help participants get started with building their first online store or web presence specifically to sell products.): REGISTER

Wednesday, April 6th; 2:00-4:00

Online

How to Complete Form E-585 (This webinar will help qualifying nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund): REGISTER

Wednesday, April 13th; 5:00-6:30

Online

Estate Planning Strategies for Small Businesses: REGISTER

Thursday, April 21st; 12:00-1:30

Online

Keeping Score: Understanding and Improving Your Credit: REGISTER

Wednesday, April 27th; 12:00-1:30

Leland Center (2045 Enterprise Blvd)

Room 102

**See description for each webinar

Grant Resources

Carolina Farm Credit Community Support Grant: Each year, Carolina Farm Credit supports organizations with grants of up to $5,000 to help in their endeavors and to further the future of agriculture through their Corporate Mission Fund. To learn more and apply, please visit Carolina Farm Credit's website. Please note, the deadline for 2023 project applications is June 30, 2022.

Dream Big Awards: Big dreams deserve big rewards, and CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the very best in American small business. The annual awards recognize small businesses that exemplify innovation, entrepreneurship and individual initiative.

Small businesses may apply for up to TWO Business Achievement Awards, and every business entered will be considered for the 2022 Small Business of the Year Award, a $25,000 cash prize! Application deadline is July 8, 2022. Learn more about the categories and begin your application here.

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau will award $165,000 to ten businesses. Learn more and apply today. Please note, the application will closes on April 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce Corner

Join Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce for their 2022 Business Expo. Over 50 area businesses will be on hand to share information about their products and services. Admission is free to the public.

For additional information contact Maachah Wheeler.

Date: April 2, 2022

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

Location: 101 Stone Chimney Rd. Supply

Oak Island, NC – The second annual Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase will be Saturday, May 14 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Middleton Park Ext., 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. This outdoor show will highlight businesses that specialize in home maintenance and repair, outdoor living and supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Businesses that would like to participate in the showcase are encouraged to complete the online application at Coastal Home & Lifestyle by April 8, 2022.

The Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase is an event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the showcase please call 910-457-6964 or email events@southport-oakisland.com.

Are you looking to make new connections and market you business? Happy Hour Highlight is a great opportunity to network, make new connections and relationships. This is a free event hosted by North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.

Date: April 28, 2022

Time: 5:30-7:30

Location: The Joyce (Brunswick Forest) 1174 Turlington Ave. Suite 101 Leland

*Don't forget your business cards

Presented By

North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Kids Expo gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers. This event will take place on May 7, 2022,10:00-1:00 at Brunswick Riverwalk Park, 580 Rive Rd. Belville.

Please join us as children ages 7 – 17 launch and run their very own businesses. Each age group will receive awards!

Kids will develop a brand, create a product or service, build marketing strategy and then open for business. They'll experience young minds marketing, selling, counting money and feeling accomplished! For more information, application guidelines and other information visit North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce website.

Brunswick Community College Business & Industry

We have a vacancy! If you are an entrepreneur in the manufacturing industry who is looking for an amazing workspace that comes with a wide array of support and resources designed to help your business thrive, we want to hear from you! Brunswick Community College's Business and Industry Incubator is accepting applications for an immediate (April 2022) opening for our 1100sqft unit.

Apply today or contact April Scott at (910) 755-7306 for additional information and questions.