SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register The Franchising Marketplace: Beyond the Burger PART 1 of a 3 PART SERIES Understanding the 4 quadrants of franchising: We will outline the 4 quadrants that make up all franchise business models and discuss the owner’s role, capital requirements and growth strategies How much money do I need? We will discuss how territories are defined in franchising We will evaluate Single Unit vs. Multi-Unit Growth strategies in …
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Granville County to Get 40 New Jobs With Expansion of Shalag US
The One North Carolina Fund helps Shalag US, Inc. expand its production facility in Granville County. The expansion will create 40 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to invest $16 million in Oxford. “Manufacturing is one of North Carolina’s traditional industries that has helped build our economy,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “It’s always great to see companies such as Shalag US expand manufacturing operations and create additional jobs right here at home.” Shalag US is the …
More Than 490 New Jobs Announced with Latest Rural Grants
North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell announced February 19 that the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grants or loans totaling more than $5 million with the commitment of 491 new jobs. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loan: The City of Raeford (Hoke County): $1,000,000 to support the construction of a new belt press facility. This infrastructure will enable the city to accommodate the projected wastewater discharge requirements …
North Carolina Climbs to No. 4 Ranking in Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup
Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina jumped to fourth place among all states in Site Selection magazine’s 2014 Governor’s Cup, a closely-watched ranking of economic development success. North Carolina moved up three spots as compared to last year’s ranking. The Governor’s Cup is awarded annually based on the number of new and expanded corporate facilities as tracked by Conway Data Inc.’s New Plant Database. North Carolina ranked number one in the South Atlantic region. “National rankings draw attention to …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo became a member of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce to support the advancement of the local community and promote economic prosperity. Wells Fargo joins more than 350 local businesses as Chamber members and recently marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, January 27th at 10AM in the Chamber office. Senior Business Relationship Manager Carolyn Rogers, Business Development Officer Phillip Frye and Private Banker Kathy Demase attended the ceremony on behalf of Wells Fargo along with …
North Carolina Exports Grow By 7% in 2014
North Carolina exported a record $31 billion in merchandise to international markets in 2014, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The exports mark an increase of 7 percent from 2013 and North Carolina’s export growth rate more than doubles the national average growth of 2.8 percent. “North Carolina’s continued export growth shows the international demand for the quality products made in our state,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “The global economy offers increasing export opportunities, and …
VGCC Upcoming Free Small Business Center Seminars
SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Credit for the Entrepreneur This seminar focuses on how the small business owner should manage good credit for himself/herself personally; also covers the business credit report. Speaker: Alyssa Mako Warren Campus, Room W4103 T 2-4 PM 2/17/15 Register Inexpensive & Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business Would you rather eat live insects than market your small business? Come learn …
Miss Jenny’s Pickles named 2015 Exporter of the Year
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services named Miss Jenny’s Pickles as the 2015 N.C. Exporter of the Year. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized the Kernersville-based company for its achievements in exporting during the Ag Development Forum at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. “In less than five years, Miss Jenny’s Pickles has grown from a backyard operation into an international success story,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The company’s gourmet pickles can be found in retail stores in …
Marketing, Customer Service subjects of business seminars at VGCC Warren Campus
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Thursday, Feb. 19, at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Both are presented by Emily Ballance, a professional speaker and entrepreneur who has owned, operated and marketed two small businesses for over 25 years. The first seminar, “Inexpensive and Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, while “Secrets of Great Customer Service” will follow from 1 …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting Seven Springs Delight Restaurant & Bar
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, January 29th at 5:30PM for Seven Springs Delight Restaurant & Bar to celebrate their membership with the Chamber and showcase their business at 197 Parham Road in Henderson. Owner Joe Swartz and staff treated member business owners to tasty food samplings of baked spaghetti, chicken wings with both a hot and signature sauce, shrimp and vegetable egg rolls with dipping sauce, salad, onion rings, and the saucy, fall-apart tender taste of their …
Health insurance workshop for Small Businesses to be held at VGCC
The Raleigh office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Leder Firm, will soon present a free workshop on health care enrollment. The event, which is open to any member of the community, is set for Wednesday, February 11, from 9 a.m. until noon, in room 7107 (Building 7) on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Welcoming remarks and a presentation are scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m., but …
VGCC Main Campus hosts two Small Business Seminars
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Thursday, Feb. 12, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Both are presented by Mike Collins, a motivational speaker and president of The Perfect Workday Company in Raleigh, who has led numerous seminars and workshops at VGCC in the past. The first seminar, “Getting It All Done: Time Management for Small Business Owners,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon in room 7107 …
Numerous Delays for Weather – Wednesday January 14th, 2015
As of the time of this writing, the follow delays have been reported. Please check with your institution directly for the most up to date information! Vance County Schools will have a two-hour delay for Wednesday, January 14, 2015, for all students and all school system employees due to the forecast for inclement weather in our area. — All campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Due to the projected inclement weather, …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – TEGARRIS Associates Realty, Inc.
A ribbon cutting and Business After Hours ceremony was held on Thursday, December 18th at 5:30 PM for Tegarris Associates Realty to celebrate their membership with the Chamber and to showcase their business and all that they have to offer. Tegarris Associates Realty is a trusted name in the North Carolina realty community. They have a history of providing quality and affordable realty since 1980. Their superior customer satisfaction has been the key to their sustainability and progress. Thirty …
Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program to be offered again at VGCC beginning February 3
The Small Business Center and the Project Skill-UP Departments of Vance-Granville Community College are pleased to announce another offering of the NC REAL AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. Date: Tuesdays, February 3 – March 17, 2015; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Instructor: Carrie Harvey Location: Oxford Recreational Complex Hix Gym Classroom Tuition: $70 Textbook – $25 Tuition scholarships available to those who qualify. Do not delay, register today. The program is limited to the first 20 students. You may register here. The …
Warrenton Downtown Revitalization Project Win Funding
The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced December 18 that the City of Shelby and the Town of Warrenton have been awarded up to $75,000 each from the Main Street Solutions Fund. “We are very excited about these two new projects,” said Liz Parham, director of the North Carolina Main Street Center. “The hope is to not only preserve each community’s historic character, but also revitalize their commercial districts.” The project in Warrenton relocates and expands an existing business in …
Downtown Henderson Christmas Decoration Contest Winners
The winners of the Downtown Henderson Christmas Decoration Contest 2014 has been announced! First Place – Emrose Art GallerySecond Place – Betty B’sThird Place – The Rosemyr CorporationFourth Place – Dataforge
VGCC Small Business Seminars
The Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College has many exciting seminars planned for 2015. We hope you will take advantage of these free seminars. You can find the complete list of seminars here. Our first seminar of the year is: Ten Steps to Starting a Business Register Tuesday, January 06, 2015 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM This seminar covers what you should know before you commit yourself and financial resources to starting your small business. The information discussed …
VGCC Franklin Campus hosts two Small Business Seminars
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the college’s Franklin County Campus (located on N.C. 56, just outside Louisburg). “Tax Requirements for Small Businesses” will be held from 1 until 4 p.m., while “Cash: The Lifeline of Your Business” will follow from 6 until 9 p.m. Leading both seminars will be Harry Ponder of Carolina Business Services in Weaverville, N.C. Ponder is the former director of the …