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A-B Tech National Entrepreneurship Week Events
February 20-24th, 2012

The A-B Tech Small Business Center and Entrepreneurial Institute will be presenting a variety of entrepreneurial focused events for A-B Tech students, faculty, staff, as well as open to the community.

Scheduled Events:

February 20th, Monday:

Small Business Center Incubator Tour, Enka Site 11-12pm

Biztalk: Harness the Power of Understanding Your Competition 11:30-1pm
Hosted at Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC. Contact Pam Lewis, plewis@ashevillechamber.org to register. Reservation is required and attendees are encouraged to bring lunch.

How to Market and Sell Your Art Seminar, Coman 123, Asheville Campus 12:15-1:15

International Business Etiquette, Simpson Lecture Hall, Asheville Campus 11-12pm

February 21st, Tuesday:

NC REAL Early College Activities, Birch, Asheville Campus

Creative and Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Global Environment, Simpson Lecture Hall,
Asheville Campus, 11-12pm

Ignite Asheville, The Grey Eagle, Presented by Asheville NC Area Chamber of Commerce www.igniteavl.org

February 22nd, Wednesday:

PBL Business Expo, Asheville Campus, Ferguson Lobby 9am-4pm
PBL Business Expo Application Form: Applications Due Feb. 10th, 2012

Small Business Center Overview Seminar, Ferguson Auditorium, 12-1pm

Community Resources for Minority Businesses Seminar, Ferguson Auditorium, 2-3pm

February 23rd, Thursday:

SGA Etiquette Dinner, Magnolia, Asheville Campus, 5:30pm
To Register: Contact Michelle Hathcock, 254-1921 ext. 203, MHathcock@abtech.edu

February 24th, Friday:

Biztalk: Apps for Business and Productivity 11:30-1pm
Hosted at Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC. Contact Pam Lewis, plewis@ashevillechamber.org to register. Reservation is required and attendees are encouraged to bring lunch.

During the week, there will also be an exhibit from the Center for Diveristy Education on
"WNC Goes Global" Holly Library, Asheville Campus

Counseling, Services, Resources, and Incubation

The Small Business Center provides free one-to-one counseling for business owners or prospective owners to assist them in getting started or with a specific area of concern. Counseling can cover a variety of topics ranging from licensing and marketing to patents and trademarks. We also offer a variety of resources and services to help businesses start and grow, including business incubation.

Small Business Resources and Business Plan Assistance

The Small Business Center provides a physical resource center located onsite with access to books, videos, and business planning assistance. Additional resources can be found at the following: 

Small Business Center Network: click here

Business Link NC: www.blnc.gov

NC Department of Commerce 800 #: 1-800-228-8443

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Workshops, Seminars, Expos and Camps

Workshops, seminars, expos and camps are sponsored by the Center to assist the business entrepreneur with continuing education in the areas of management and supervision, communications, taxes and the "how tos" of operating a business, as well as other topics.

Minority Enterprise Development Week

Every year, a week long series of events is held in Western North Carolina in honor of Minority Enterprise Development Week. The mission is to provide the best leadership and direction for the promotion, establishment and development of minority businesses in Western North Carolina through education, communication and advocacy.

Visit the MED Week website for more information.

Follow MED Week on Facebook for schedule updates.

Young Entrepreneurial Scholars (YES!) Camps

A week long summer day camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors as well as a new middle school academy is being offered this summer at our A-B Tech Enka Site. Visit link for program dates.

More info on YES! Camps

Small Business Jump Start Day

The 2011 Small Business Jump Start Day happened on April 26 and was a great success. It is a free annual event in which current and potential business owners can learn more about the many resources available to small businesses in our community. We look forward to seeing you next year! The event
will be held April 26, 2012.

More info on Jump Start Day

Other exciting workshops:

Start-up Businesses | Existing Businesses | Non-Profits | Natural Product Businesses