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Free Seminars/Webinars

Chatham

Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.

Call 919-718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham seminars.

Smart Content Marketing, Build a Landing Page & Capture Leads with a Simple Page

Jul

15
- Start • End Date: 07/15/2026 • 07/15/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: SCMC (Siler City Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Next Level (10 Part Series)

Aug

25
A 10-week program for small business owners who are ready to grow and want a real plan to do it. Running a small business in Chatham County isn’t easy. This program is for owners who are ready for what comes next. Next Level is a hands-on, 10-week course for business owners in Chatham County who are ready for what comes next, whether that’s opening a storefront, reaching new customers, or figuring out how to make more money doing what you already do. Each week, you’ll work through a specific piece of your growth plan with expert guidance, feedback from other local business owners, and tools you can use right away. By the end, you won’t just have ideas. You’ll have a clear, written plan and the confidence to follow through on it. Is this for you? You run a business from home and are thinking about getting a storefront or just want to grow where you are You have a shop, studio, or service business and want more customers You want to sell more online but don’t know where to start You’re ready to grow but feel stuck and want a clear path forward What you’ll walk away with: A real growth plan: Not a template, your actual plan, built week by week around your business. A sharper pitch: Know how to talk about what you do so customers, lenders, and partners say yes. More customers: Learn what drives people to buy and how to reach the ones you haven’t yet. Less guesswork: Understand your numbers, your risks, and how to grow without betting everything. August 25, 2026 Where do you want to take your business? (Next Level Part 1) Set your growth goals and take an honest look at where your business stands today.
- Start • End Date: 08/25/2026 • 08/25/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Is Your Business Ready to Grow and What's in the Way? (Next Level Part 2)

Sep

01
Identify what’s working, what needs attention, and whether your finances and operations can handle growth right now.
- Start • End Date: 09/01/2026 • 09/01/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Finding Your Next Customers and Revenue Streams (Next Level Part 3)

Sep

15
Look at your market with fresh eyes. Spot where the opportunities are and which ones are actually worth chasing.
- Start • End Date: 09/15/2026 • 09/15/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Why People Buy and How to Use that Information (Next Level Part 4)

Sep

22
Learn what actually drives customers to say yes, and how to use that in your sales and marketing, no psychology degree required.
- Start • End Date: 09/22/2026 • 09/22/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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How to Talk About Your Business so People Say Yes (Next Level Part 5)

Sep

29
Build and practice a clear, confident pitch, whether you’re talking to a customer, a bank, or someone who could send you business.
- Start • End Date: 09/29/2026 • 09/29/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Mr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Get Found Online and Turn Clicks Into Customers (Next Level Part 6)

Oct

06
Make your website and social media actually work for you. Learn the basics of getting in front of more people, without wasting money.
- Start • End Date: 10/06/2026 • 10/06/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Thinking About a Physical Location? Here's What to Know First (Next Level Part 7)

Oct

13
- Start • End Date: 10/13/2026 • 10/13/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Reaching Customers You Haven't Connected With Yet (Next Level Part 8)

Oct

20
Build a marketing plan for a new audience, whether that’s a different part of Chatham County or a completely new type of customer.
- Start • End Date: 10/20/2026 • 10/20/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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The YouTube Academy for Small Business Owners

Oct

21
- Start • End Date: 10/21/2026 • 10/21/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (4 Pt. Series)

Oct

26
You didn’t start your business to spend your life in an inbox. Master the new Google Workspace "Studio" tools to automate your daily tasks and grow your business. Whether you’re running a bakery, a quilt shop, or a professional service, the "paperwork" shouldn't be your second full-time job. Join us for a practical, "plain-English" workshop series where we will roll up our sleeves and actually build the systems that will give you your time back. October 26, 2026 Stop the Busy Work: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 1) The Digital Front Desk: Stop the inbox shuffle. We’ll set up a system that automatically "reads" your mail and separates your urgent customer questions from the junk.
- Start • End Date: 10/26/2026 • 10/26/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Growing Without Betting Everything (Next Level Part 9)

Oct

27
Understand the real financial picture of your growth plan. Project your costs, manage your risk, and make sure growth doesn’t break what you’ve already built.
- Start • End Date: 10/27/2026 • 10/27/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 2)

Nov

02
The Hands-Free Filing Cabinet: Never lose a receipt again. We’ll show you how to make your Google Drive folders organize themselves, so your "Tax 2026" folder stays updated without you lifting a finger.
- Start • End Date: 11/02/2026 • 11/02/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Share Your Plan and Leave Ready to move (Next Level Part 10

Nov

03
Present your business growth plan to the group. Get honest feedback from your peers and instructors. Walk out the door knowing exactly what to do next.
- Start • End Date: 11/03/2026 • 11/03/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 3)

Nov

09
- Start • End Date: 11/09/2026 • 11/09/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 4)

Nov

16
The Growth Machine: Follow up while you sleep. Build a "Welcome Kit" that automatically sends itself to new clients the second they sign up or inquire about your services.
- Start • End Date: 11/16/2026 • 11/16/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location:
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Free Seminars/Webinars

Chatham

Smart Content Marketing, Build a Landing Page & Capture Leads with a Simple Page

Next Level (10 Part Series)

Is Your Business Ready to Grow and What's in the Way? (Next Level Part 2)

Finding Your Next Customers and Revenue Streams (Next Level Part 3)

Why People Buy and How to Use that Information (Next Level Part 4)

How to Talk About Your Business so People Say Yes (Next Level Part 5)

Get Found Online and Turn Clicks Into Customers (Next Level Part 6)

Thinking About a Physical Location? Here's What to Know First (Next Level Part 7)

Reaching Customers You Haven't Connected With Yet (Next Level Part 8)

The YouTube Academy for Small Business Owners

Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (4 Pt. Series)

Growing Without Betting Everything (Next Level Part 9)

Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 2)

Share Your Plan and Leave Ready to move (Next Level Part 10

Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 3)

Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 4)