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Edgecombe Community College’s Small Business Center develops long-term strategic partnerships with business and industry leaders and assists in small business start-ups and expansions.
As a member of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN), our services are provided at a low or NO cost to the local community. Visit the SBCN website for business plan templates, up-to-date tax information from the NC Dept. of Revenue, entrepreneurial self-assessments, and much more!
Confidential Counseling
Request free, confidential counseling to assist you with starting or growing a business. We offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions to accommodate your schedule and flexibility. Areas for discussion include: licensing, permits, general tax requirements, financial analysis reviews, and marketing strategies.
Follow these easy steps to request your initial counseling session:
- Register for free, confidential counseling with ECC SBC through the SBCN website
- Book your appointment using our free, virtual booking system
- Fill out our pre-counseling form prior to your initial counseling session
Already a client and need to schedule a follow up counseling session? Visit our virtual booking site to schedule your follow-up appointment today!
Business Webinars & Workshops
Free or low cost webinars and workshops to help you on starting a business and managing a small business. Topics often include: how to start your own small business, writing a business plan, financing a business, bookkeeping, tax education, marketing, and numerous specialty topics. Webinars/Seminars are held at a variety of times to fit your busy schedule.
Register for free webinars and workshops
Networking, Resources and Referrals
The Small Business Center (SBC) is part of a statewide network designed to support the development and growth of small businesses. Our mission is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in Edgecombe county by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners. Our services are available for free or very low cost.
Literature regarding business concerns, such as business plans, cash flow/record keeping, marketing and sources of funding is available in the Small Business Resource Center along with a computer for business research. We have an extensive referral network with partnering agencies such as the North Carolina Small Business Technology Development Center, the Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce, the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, and local and state government agencies. Our resource centers are located in the library on the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses.
Ready to Start?
Contact
Laura Brown Evans
Director – Small Business Center
evanslb@edgecombe.edu
Office 125, Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation, Tarboro Campus
(252) 618-6655
Araminta Burns
Administrative Assistant – Small Business Center
burnsa@edgecombe.edu
Reception, Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation, Tarboro Campus
