Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center

06/10/2025

Read the Bi-Weekly Newsletter! Stay up to date on small business news and resources.

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05/27/2025

Our SBC Business Training Classes are wrapping up for the summer, but we have a variety of free business webinars available before the next session begins in August. Additionally, the Historic Preservation Fund is offering emergency relief for owners of historic properties. Eligible properties can receive awards from $75,000 to $15 million. Applications are due by July 15, 2025. Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities!

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05/05/2025

The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is offering 100 grants of $10,000 each to support small businesses impacted by FEMA-declared disasters occurring on or after January 1, 2024. Eligible businesses must be locally significant, in operation before January 1, 2024, and meet specific criteria. Applications open on May 7, 2025. Join our informational webinar on April 14 to learn more.

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04/16/2025

Attention agricultural producers: The Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program offers one-time assistance for those affected by declared agricultural disasters in 2024. Applications are due by May 4, 2025. Additionally, business owners and nonprofits can join our Mission Acceleration Program with limited spots available. Our focused retreats on April 30 and May 14 will help you evaluate your business model and create a strategic action plan for sustainable growth. Register now for just $75.

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04/14/2025

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04/01/2025

News and Events for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

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Email from Blue Ridge Community College Business Training, and more!   Bi-Weekly Newsletter April 1, 2025 Free Business Training! Click titles for more info! Spring Classes April Apr 2: Cybersecurity

03/17/2025

News and Resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
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Email from Blue Ridge Community College Business Training, and more!   Bi-Weekly Newsletter March 17, 2025 Free Business Training! Click titles for more info! Winter Classes March Mar 20: Your Small

03/10/2025

Attention Transylvania Co Artists and Makers!

03/04/2025

News and Events for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs!
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02/28/2025

Exit Planning & Succession Through Employee Ownership
Monday, March 3rd from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us to learn how employee ownership can be a strategic path for your business!
Register Here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=50450058
No cost due to sponsor support!

Are you a business owner thinking about retirement or transitioning out of your company? Do you want to explore succession strategies that protect your legacy, employees, and community? This workshop will introduce you to employee ownership and worker cooperatives as powerful exit planning solutions.

In this session we will cover:
-The fundamentals of employee ownership and worker cooperatives
-How these models compare to traditional succession options
-The benefits of selling to employees, including business continuity, preserving company culture, and employee retention
-Key steps in transitioning your business, from valuation to financing and governance

This workshop is designed for:
-Business owners exploring succession planning and exit strategies
-Business owners who want to restructure for growth, learning how to share in responsibility, and reward.
-People interested in learning more about employee ownership and worker cooperatives
-Advisors, lenders, and community leaders supporting business transitions

02/27/2025

There's still time register for Getting Started with Email Marketing: Live Demo! Join the free webinar today from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register Here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=50450009

Kickstarting your email marketing strategy can be a daunting task. It takes all of the things that small businesses and non-profits don"t seem to have- time, effort and budget. That's why this focused workshop is designed to assist you with finally taking the email marketing leap that you've wanted to make.

In this session you'll learn directly from a Constant Contact expert. Aaron will walk you through, step-by-step, how to create highly effective email marketing in minutes!

During this LIVE DEMO we"ll cover:
• Creating a mobile friendly and mobile responsive template
• How to Brand-Match Your Email with colors and themes like a Pro
• Adding features only Constant Contact has!
• AI (artificial intelligence) content generator and assistant
• Adding images and how to get the most from them
• Adding links, tables, videos, surveys, and other impactful content
• How to sell in an email (it's not what you think!)
• Why subject line is only the start, the secrets of pre-header text
• How to avoid the spam trap
• How to build your list both online and offline
• How to read simple reporting and analytics to measure your success
• How to get your emails opened right away
• Special SBC Bonuses
• LIVE Q&A