FTCC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

11/05/2026

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Discount Card Fundraiser

Support our National Technical Honor Society students while saving money all year long! Can purchase online http://xtramanteam.com/FTCCNTHS.aspx and download the app if out of area, we will mail cards.

For just $20, you will receive a discount card that provides savings at participating local restaurants and businesses, as well as access to a nationwide discount program valid through November 2027.

Your $20 Card Includes:

✅ Local Discounts

Savings at participating local restaurants and businesses.
Discounts can be used multiple times throughout the year.

✅ Nationwide Online Discount Database

Access to more than 700,000 local and national discounts across the country.
Discounts on restaurants, hotels, car rentals, entertainment venues, shopping, and more.
Available through an online portal or mobile app.
Search discounts by ZIP code and redeem offers by printing coupons, ordering online, or showing discounts directly from your smartphone.

✅ Bonus Restaurant Savings Certificate

Includes a FREE $25 Restaurant Savings Certificate through Restaurant.com.
Valid at thousands of participating restaurants nationwide (minimum purchase requirements may apply).
Why Purchase a Card?

Every card sold helps support the National Technical Honor Society and contributes toward endowing scholarships for NTHS members. Your purchase not only provides valuable savings for you and your family, but also helps recognize and support student achievement.

Thank you for supporting our students and investing in their future. If you would like to purchase a card or need additional information, please contact an advisor-Audra Harris, LaShonda Lewis, Lori Register, Marjorie Parker, Scottie Locklear, Brandy Strickland, and Kiara Skeeter.

We proudly take cash, cash app, and tap to pay.

10/31/2026

Come join us!

10/24/2026

FTCC is pleased to welcome Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez as director of the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business.

In his new role, Hernandez will lead FTCC’s efforts to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the region. He brings experience in startup planning, financial structuring, strategic planning and business leadership.

Hernandez joins FTCC from the North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), where he served as a business counselor working with pre-venture and small-business clients across the nine-county Cape Fear region.

“We are excited to welcome Rudy to FTCC and look forward to the experience and energy he will bring to the center and our entrepreneurial community,” said Kelly Gold, dean of business programs at FTCC.

09/14/2026

A healthy, engaged board is essential to protecting your mission and building a sustainable nonprofit.

👉 [Register for Build a Healthy Board for Nonprofits](https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=200460039&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

This workshop will help nonprofit leaders strengthen board governance and develop practices that support long-term organizational success. Participants will learn how to:

✅ Understand the purpose and legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards
✅ Choose a board structure that fits their organization
✅ Define clear roles for board members and staff
✅ Improve board recruitment, orientation, and succession planning
✅ Create productive, governance-focused board meetings
✅ Build a culture of accountability and engagement

08/16/2026

I’m proud to support Brittany and the incredible work she’s doing with FBLA! If you’re interested in sharing your professional experience and helping prepare the next generation of business leaders, please reach out to Brittany or feel free to contact us and we will get you connected.

07/30/2026

Join our Chef team and the Cumberland County Department of Public & Environmental Health. It’s FREE, but registration is required.
📧 Reserve your spot today by emailing [email protected].

🌪️ Storms can create serious food safety risks—but being prepared makes all the difference.

Join Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health – Environmental Health Division for the 8th Annual Food Safety Forum, where food service professionals, business owners, and community members will learn best practices for ensuring food safety before, during, and after severe weather events.

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 FTCC Culinary Dining Room, Horace Sisk Building
2200 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC

✅ Free to attend
⚠️ Limited seating – Registration is required.

📧 Reserve your spot today by emailing [email protected].

Together, let's strengthen our community's readiness and protect public health through safe food handling practices after storms.

05/22/2026

05/01/2026

🚀 Reach Customers Online with Google 🌐

Want more customers to find your business online? Join us for this informative webinar and learn how to boost your visibility using Google tools!

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Online

👉 Register now: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=200460017

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔ How customers find your business online
✔ Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
✔ How to promote your business using Google Ads Smart Campaigns

🎯 Hosted by the Fayetteville Technical Community College Small Business Center, this session is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to grow their online presence and attract more customers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your digital marketing to the next level! 📈

04/30/2026

🌐 Get Your Business Online with Google

Ready to help customers find your business online? Join us for this hands-on webinar and learn how to use Google My Business to connect with customers on Search and Maps! Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business digital and stand out online!

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Register Online: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=200460016

👩‍🏫 Speaker: Alicia Herrin

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to create or update your Google Business Profile
✔ Ways to increase your visibility on Google Search & Maps
✔ Tips to build a simple website for your business

👉 Perfect for small business owners looking to grow their online presence and attract more customers!

04/29/2026

This was a fantastic event for our local, small business owners! It is exciting to see and hear how we are able to support the community through the work we do at Fayetteville Technical Community College, the FTCC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the FTCC Small Business Center.