SBTDC ECSU

04/27/2026

🎟️ We are less than 2 WEEKS away from Small Business Day 2026!

Join business owners, advisors, and partners from across North Carolina as part of for a day dedicated to the impact and strength of small businesses statewide.

🗓️ May 6, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Durham, NC

Small Business Day will feature:

– Expert insights on financial health and workplace culture
– Networking with small business owners from across North Carolina
– Overview of Carolina Healthworks
– Recognition of an outstanding NC Small Business Advocate
– Key resources to support small business growth

🍴 Lunch will be provided

Register now before it's too late 🔗 sbtdc.org/SBD

04/22/2026

At Small Business Day 2026, two featured panels will dive into the topics that impact business owners every day:

💰 Building a Healthy Financial Foundation
Moderated by Gene Holland, SBTDC Capital Center Director

🦺 Enhancing Healthy Culture and Workforce
Moderated by Joseph James, SBTDC Western District Director

Hear directly from fellow small business owners as they share their experiences, challenges, and perspectives on what it takes to build and sustain a strong business.

Join us for honest insights, practical takeaways, and meaningful discussion you can apply to your own business.

🗓 May 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Sheraton Imperial Hotel | Durham, NC

Register here 🔗 sbtdc.orgh/sbd

04/21/2026

🎟️ Registration is OPEN for Small Business Day 2026!

Join business owners, advisors, and partners from across North Carolina as part of for a day dedicated to the impact and strength of small businesses statewide.

🗓️ May 6, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Durham, NC

Small Business Day will feature:

– Expert insights on financial health and workplace culture
– Networking with small business owners from across North Carolina
– Overview of Carolina Healthworks
– Recognition of an outstanding NC Small Business Advocate
– Key resources to support small business growth

🍴 Lunch will be provided

Register now 🔗 sbtdc.org/SBD

03/30/2026

03/17/2026

We are proud to be a sponsor again this year of the NC Aquaculture Development Conference!

🎣 Join us for North Carolina’s leading event in connecting the aquaculture community and advancing industry best practices.

Attendees will gain insights through keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and expert-led discussions across a wide range of aquaculture species and production systems.

The event includes a trade show showcasing the latest equipment, technologies, and products, plus the Got to Be NC Seafood Expo, putting North Carolina’s seafood industry in the spotlight.

📅 March 25 – 27, 2026
📍 Morehead City, NC

Register now 🔗 https://sbtdc.org/events/2026-nc-aquaculture-development-conference

03/12/2026

Check out these upcoming SSBCI events!

Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, these sessions are designed to help small business owners like you boost your business knowledge and make smarter financial decisions.

➡️ Your Business, Your IP – March 18

➡️ Mastering Credit Strategies – March 25

Register and learn more 🔗 https://ow.ly/iIVC50Yl3EN

03/05/2026

🎟️ Registration is NOW OPEN for Small Business Day 2026!

Join business owners, advisors, and partners from across North Carolina as part of for a day dedicated to the impact and strength of small businesses statewide.

🗓️ May 6, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Durham, NC

Small Business Day will feature:

– Expert insights on financial health and workplace culture
– Networking with small business owners from across North Carolina
– Overview of Carolina Healthworks
– Recognition of an outstanding NC Small Business Advocate
– Key resources to support small business growth

🍴 Lunch will be provided

Register now 🔗 sbtdc.org/SBD

03/04/2026

Join us for a FREE hands-on class at the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce ✨

This class is perfect for entrepreneurs who want skills they can immediately apply to their business operations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work smarter, not harder! 👏

Register Here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=150460050

02/26/2026

The SBTDC at Elizabeth City State University was proud to participate in the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Career Tech Expo at the new COA campus in Manteo!

Connecting with students, answering questions, and sharing the work that the SBTDC does with small businesses in our community.

Thank you to the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce for having such a meaningful event and investing in our future workforce!