VGCC Upcoming Small Business Seminars – Energy Savings & Networking


The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College will be offering the following free small business seminars the week of August 25th:

 

 

SEMINAR TITLE

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Small Business Energy Saver Program

Through the new Small Business Energy Saver Program, your business could be eligible to receive substantial savings on energy-efficiency improvements. Duke Energy Progress will pay up to 80 percent of select energy efficiency improvements. Best of all, Duke Energy Progress pays your part upfront, so you don’t have to make a big investment or wait for a rebate.  Instructor:  Michael Matthews.  Feel free to bring your lunch. 

 

 

WARREN CAMPUS, BLDG 4, ROOM W432

 

 

 

W

 

 

 

12 -1 PM

 

 

 

8/27/14

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Networking Tips That Can Grow Your Small Business

This seminar will teach participants networking strategies that can help grow your small business. You will learn how to make a good first impression with a winning “elevator pitch”, techniques and communication skills to apply in your daily business. You will learn why networking is important for small business; how to strategically network and grow your business; where to effectively network; and how to develop a winning “elevator pitch”.  Instructor:  Anita Hicks

 

 

 

MAIN CAMPUS, BLDG 7, ROOM 7107

 

 

 

TH

 

 

 

6 -9PM

 

 

 

8/28/14

 

Upcoming seminars are: 

  • Nonprofit Claim for Refund – September 9 from 2-4 PM, VGCC’s South Campus
  • Time Management in a Bottle for the Small Business Owner, September 16, 12-1 PM, Warren Campus
  • 10 Steps to Starting a Business – September 16, 6-9 PM, Main Campus
  • Financing Your Business the SBA Way – September 17, 6-8 PM; Franklin Campus

 

For a full listing of our seminars and registration, click here.