Craven Community College Small Business Center

Thinking about applying for a Small Business Loan? Join us for our upcoming seminar on Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00 noon!

Join us for this informative seminar on The Small Business Loan Process where you with receive insight into the loan process with First Citizens Bank.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical insights, ask questions, and prepare your business for funding success.

Don't miss this chance to learn how to navigate the loan process with confidence and take the next step toward achieving your business goals.

Join us on next Tuesday June 9th at 4:00 pm for our upcoming Small Business Tax Essentials seminar. Whether you're a new business owner or have been operating for years, this seminar will provide practical information you can use right away. Topics to be discussed include: Business Registration, Employer ID numbers, Property Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Payroll and Payroll Taxes, Income Taxes, Annual Reports, Deductions, and New tax laws! Register now to attend!

The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Council is having a Professional Development Day on June 16th from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm at Craven Community College in Orringer Auditorium. This event is open to nonprofit leaders and community members seeking to learn more about how to fulfill the organizational mission and objectives of a nonprofit.

Calling All Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs!

Join us on Tuesday June 9th at 4:00 pm for our upcoming Small Business Tax Essentials seminar and gain the knowledge you need to confidently navigate business taxes, maximize deductions, and stay compliant year-round.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this seminar is designed to help your business succeed.

Craven CC will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day 🇺🇸

We invite you to join us tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, 2026, for part 3 of the 3-part seminar series for nonprofits. Whether you're a nonprofit founder, board member, volunteer coordinator, or emerging leader, this seminar will provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and tools you can apply immediately.
Together, we can build stronger organizations and create lasting impact in our communities. Register now to attend!

Thinking about starting a business? Start here. Join us in Havelock for our upcoming seminar "How to Start a Small Business" on Tuesday May 19th at 12:00 noon. Dan Spangler will go over steps ranging from the legalities of starting a small business to the steps that worked for him. Register now to attend!

There's still time to register to attend tomorrow's seminar "Compliance Unlocked: Mastering Reports, Audits, and Accountability for Small Nonprofit Businesses". If you are a member of a nonprofit or are looking to start a nonprofit, this seminar is for you!

Join us on next Wednesday May 13th at 12:00 noon for our upcoming seminar, "Compliance Unlocked: Mastering Reports, Audits, and Accountability for Small Nonprofit Businesses. Tharesa Lee of Intentional Excellence Consulting will be the speaker for seminar which is part 2 of this 3 part series designed to support new and aspiring leaders of nonprofit small businesses. Whether you’re just getting started or need a refresher, these sessions will help you build a strong foundation, stay compliant, and lead with purpose. Register now to attend! We hope to see you there!

We invite you to join us on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon for our upcoming seminar on Launching Your Vision: How to Start a Nonprofit. Tharesa Lee, of Intentional Excellence Consulting, will be the presenter of this seminar which is part 1 of a 3-part series designed to help you to build a foundation, stay compliant, and lead with purpose.