SBTDC

➡️ Check out this upcoming Taking the Leap cohort!

Taking the Leap is our hands-on program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality. Don't miss out on making your business dreams come true!

🗓️ Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug 4 – 13
⏰ 6 pm - 8 pm
📍 Virtual (Charlotte Area)

Limited Seats | No Cost to Attend

Gain expert guidance, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and walk away with:
✔️ Business plan templates & financial tools
✔️ Digital marketing & customer discovery strategies
✔️ Industry insights & startup checklists

Apply now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/C5UB50Yevmp

Curious how AI can actually help your business?

America’s SBDC will host National AI Day on July 16, a free virtual event for small business owners, SBDC counselors, and resource partners to explore the practical use of artificial intelligence. The event will feature real stories from small business owners, Google, and SBDC resources from the national America’s SBDC network.

We hope you will join for this opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how AI is supporting small business success.

Registration & more information 🔗 https://americassbdc.org/aiday/

We're looking forward to joining FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration for this important discussion on business preparedness and resilience.

Members of the SBTDC team (Carol McLaurin & Bob Rogers) will be co-presenting as part of the webinar, sharing insights alongside partners from across the small business support ecosystem.

If you haven't registered yet, don't wait, this webinar takes place June 23 at 1 p.m. ET. We will see you there!

Join FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency & the U.S. Small Business Administration on June 23 at 1 p.m. ET for the next Small Business Disaster Prep Series Webinar.

This event highlights how Small Business Development Centers help businesses strengthen funding, planning, tech, and operations before, during, and after disasters. Register today: https://bit.ly/4xyDna1