It's Women's

History Month!

Women's History Month began as Women's History Week, in 1978. It wasn't until 1987 that the event grew into a month-long movement.

Hilary Meehan Art Products

Hilary is the owner of Hilary Meehan Art Products, a new line of lavish, eccentric, and earnest greeting cards. They were founded in 2020, with over 20 years of art and design experience. A sticker collector and avid penpal as a child, Hilary worked in architectural design while earning an MFA and practicing her art all along.

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Premier Catering

Chimere Allen is the Executive Chef and Owner of Premier Catering. She was born and raised in America’s Paradise, St. Thomas, USVI. Chimere says, her love of food started in her grandmother’s kitchen and led her to enroll at Johnson & Wales University to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts as well as, a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Nutrition.

Premier Catering offers gourmet meal prep, special events, private chef services including cooking classes and private dinner parties.

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The Basics and Documentation in Nonprofit: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 2nd; 5:00-6:30

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Nuts and Bolts of Grant Writing: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 9th; 5:00-6:30

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Grant Seeking to Grant Writing: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 16th; 5:30-7:30

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Non-Profit Sales & Use Tax Entities: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 23rd; 5:00-7:00

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30 Non-Profit Fund Raising Tips and Strategies from an Event Planning Pro!: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 30th; 5:00-7:00

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Fun Fact: 64% of new women-owned businesses were started by women of color in 2020

Website and Point of Sale Systems for your Business: REGISTER

Tuesday, March 1st; 5:00-6:30

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Withholding Tax: REGISTER

Wednesday, March 2nd; 12:00-2:00

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Defining Point: Understanding Balance Check: REGISTER

Thursday, March 17th; 12:00-1:30

Main Campus (50 College Rd. Bolivia)

Building B room 206

Grant Resources

More than 250 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded in four cycles. Applications for the second grant cycle, the Services that Back Us are not open. The application will close March 1, 2022 at 11:59pm. Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and the application process.

Fun Fact: March 8th is International Women's Day

Truist Foundation launches pitch competition for nonprofits helping small businesses.

Seven nonprofit finalists will join a capacity-building support program this spring. They will then pitch their project ideas for a chance at $250,000. Runners-up will also receive cash awards. Applications will be accepted through May 13, 2022. Visit Truist Foundation Inspire Awards for more information.

Spectrum Reach

Pay It Forward

This program offers complimentary advertising and marketing resources for businesses. To find out how your business can get free advertisement and more visit Spectrum Reach.

Coastal Entrepreneur Awards

Coastal Entrepreneur Awards recognizes up-and-coming ventures in our region as well as established companies that keep innovating.

If you are an entrepreneur with innovative and interesting ideas, have developed a unique product or service, or if you're a fast growing company or job-creating organization, then you should consider applying for these awards.

Visit CoastalEntrepreneur.com to nominate or apply. Applications close on March 7, 2022.

Fun Fact: March 29th is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

Out of the Box Learning

Tuesday, March 29th; 5:30 PM

Southport Tap and Cellar

827 N. Howe Street

Join Southport OakIsland Chamber of Commerce for a lively discussion of the webinar, The Demographic Drought, by Ron Hetrick, author and senior labor economist at Emsi Buring Glass. In this webinar Hetrick dives into the demographic crisis, inflation and worker shortages. Watch the webinar in advance at https://youtu.be/w05QgHwq8Ig.

Do you have ideas of starting a business but note sure where to start? The Small Business Center is here to help. Register today for free, private and confidential counseling.