The Nash Community College Small Business Center (SBC) provides free, confidential counseling services for new and existing businesses. Available on an as-needed basis, our services act as a sounding board for ideas and concerns that clients may have about thier business. Our staff can meet with clients on-campus or at their place of business if requested.

Small Business Center Development Series

The SBC offers a variety of workshops and courses to help small businesses be successful. Check the event list on the right for dates and times of upcoming seminars and workshops. We also offer the Small Business Development Series which includes the following seminars:

• How to Start A Business
• How to Write a Business Plan
• Financing a Business
• Marketing
• Bookkeeping and Taxes

These seminars are free and are offered from 6-9pm so people can attend after work.

Chamber of Commerce Partnership

The SBC also co-sponsors programs with the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce such as Lunch N Learn seminars and more in-depth seminars address topics of interest to area businesses and their employees. These seminars are available to all persons and incur a nominal fee for materials.

The SBC also works with the Chamber on the Business Expo and Small Business Appreciation Month/ Awards Banquet.

Business & Industry Training

We offer certification training for small businesses to assist in meeting regulatory requirements. They are ServSafe, Vehicle Safety Inspection, OBD Emissions Inspection, Notary Public.

Utilizing the combined resources within the NCC Continuing Education Department, almost any business or industry training need can be met.

Complimentary Resource Center

The SBC resource center is free and open to the public. The library of professional resources includes books, pamphlets, video and a computer equipped with internet access.

For more information on the Nash Community College Small Business Center, please contact Director Fred Brooks at (252)451-8233 or .