Seminars on doing business in the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay and French Broad watershed hosted by SBTDC and AB Tech Small Business

As part of RiverLink's mission to stimulate the economic well-being of the French Broad River watershed through arts and crafts, recreation, and health and wellness (as outlined in the popular Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan), RiverLink, the A-B Tech Small Business Center, and the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are pleased to announce two upcoming sessions focused on encouraging entrepreneurship and teaching the nuts and bolts of starting a small business.  "Starting a Better Business" sessions will be held on Thursday, July 17th and Tuesday, September 16th both from 10:00-12:00, at RiverLink's Warehouse Studios at 170 Lyman Street in the heart of the River Arts District. 

These collaborative events are aimed at preparing small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creative minded individuals for business planning.  Find out how to assess your business ownership skills and the feasibility of your idea.  Participants will also learn what type of information is needed in order to produce a viable and successful business plan. 

Session handouts will include the SBTDC Business Startup and Resource Guide, a business plan outline, additional planning documents, and helpful resources to guide the planning process. There will be an opportunity for discussion and to ask questions about specific aspects of business. This session is FREE and open to anyone interested in starting a business, but registration is required in order to secure seating.  To register, please visit the following link: 

https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75020

For questions about these sessions or how to register, please contact Valerie Bennett at 828-398-7950.