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Mayland Community College Small Business Center, 67 Hotel Place, Spruce Pine, NC (2026)

08/20/2026

📣 Have a business idea? Growing a business? Facing a challenge and not sure what your next step should be? Mayland is here to help.

Mayland Community College is excited to welcome Elizabeth Pratt as our new Director of the Small Business Center, serving entrepreneurs and small-business owners throughout Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties.

Whether you're exploring your first business idea or have been in business for years, the Small Business Center offers FREE, confidential one-on-one business counseling tailored to what you need — from business planning, marketing and finances to staffing, operations, growth strategies and problem-solving.

And this resource isn't just for startups. Established business owners are encouraged to take advantage of it, too.

“Success looks different for every business owner, so the support we provide should too. I want to get to know the people we serve, understand their goals and challenges, and make sure they have practical guidance and resources that can make a meaningful difference in their business.” — Elizabeth Ashley

One of Elizabeth's first priorities is listening to our local business community. What workshops, programs or business topics would be most helpful to you? Tell us in the comments — we want to hear from you.

Know a business owner or someone with a great business idea?

Tag them or share this post with them. Help us spread the word that this valuable resource is available right here in our community.

📞 828.766.1295
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mayland.edu/small-business-center

Ready to talk about your business? Reach out to Elizabeth and schedule a free, confidential one-on-one session.

Yancey County Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell County Chamber/EDC
Avery County Board of Commissioners Chamber

04/27/2026

Bittersweet does not even begin to cover it…

After 4 of the most incredible years, I will be stepping away from my role as Director of the Mayland Small Business Center.

To our communities across Mitchell, Yancey, Avery—and beyond—THANK YOU! Truly. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to walk alongside so many of you as you took risks, chased ideas, followed dreams, and built something of your own. I am so humbled to be a part of your journey.

I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners—watching dreams move from “just an idea” to real, thriving businesses. There’s nothing quite like seeing someone bet on themselves and win. Being even a small part of that journey is something I’ll carry with me forever.

This work has never just been a job to me. It’s been people, relationships, late-night ideas, early-morning workshops, and a shared belief that small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities!

As I step into my next chapter, I’m cheering every single one of you on. Keep going. Keep building. Keep believing in what you’re creating. You can do anything you set your mind to!

During this transition, the Mayland Small Business Center will be temporarily closed. However, resources and support are still available through our statewide network at www.ncsbc.net.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for trusting me, for allowing me to serve, and for letting me be part of your journey.

Here’s to your continued success. 💛

Morgan Buchanan
Mayland Small Business Center

04/22/2026

Don’t miss this tomorrow!

AI isn’t the future—it’s happening right now, and small business owners are already using it to save time and work smarter.

Join us for Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Your Small Business and walk away with simple, practical tools you can start using immediately—no tech background required.

Our guest presenter, Steve Buchanan, has a wealth of information to share and is ready to answer your burning AI questions!

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 AM
📍 Mitchell County Chamber/EDC
208 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

👉 Save your seat now: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=310460036

04/21/2026

We are excited to have TWO small businesses visit our main campus at 200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine :

The Red Barn General Store & Coffee shop will be there today, 04/21/2026, until 12:00 pm

Blue Bear Ice Cream will join us tomorrow, 04/22/2026, from 12:15 pm- 3:15 pm.

There’s no better way to take a break, catch up with friends, and support some amazing small businesses right here in our community ❤️

04/15/2026

Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Your Small Business

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big companies anymore—and it’s not as complicated as you might think.

If you’ve been curious about AI but unsure where to start, this session is for you.

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly workshop where we’ll break down how small business owners can start using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to:

✔ Create marketing content faster
✔ Improve customer communication
✔ Streamline daily operations
✔ Make smarter business decisions

No tech background needed. Just real-world examples, simple tools, and strategies you can start using immediately.

We’re excited to have Steve Buchanan, CIO/Director of Information Technology at Mayland Community College, leading this session and sharing practical insights you won’t want to miss.

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 AM
📍 Mitchell County Chamber Office – Spruce Pine
💲 FREE for Chamber Members

👉 Secure your spot: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=310460036

Address

67 Hotel Place
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+18287661295

Website

http://www.ncsbc.net/

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