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September 16, 2026, 6pm - 7pm
Why Branding Matters

Your brand speaks long before you do. Does it reflect your vision, values, and impact?

Join us for Why Branding Matters, presented in partnership with MS Consultant Solutions and facilitated by Coach Meyakka 'Meme' Sturdivant. This workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and organizations understand how intentional branding can build trust, attract the right audience, and create lasting impressions.

During this workshop, you'll learn how to:

August 27, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Ready to take your AI-powered marketing skills to the next level?

Join us for Marketing Using AI #2, presented in partnership with SCORE Mentors NC Piedmont Triad and the Truist Foundation! Building on the first session, this workshop will help you explore additional ways to incorporate AI into your marketing strategy, streamline your workflow, and create content that connects with your audience.

August 26, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Ready to discover how AI can make your marketing easier and more effective?

Join us for Marketing Using AI #1, presented in partnership with SCORE Mentors NC Piedmont Triad and the Truist Foundation! In this first session of the two-part workshop series, you'll explore practical ways to use AI to support your business marketing, save time, and create more effective content.

August 20, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Are you pricing your products or services for profit?

Join us for the Pricing for Profit Workshop, presented in partnership with SCORE Mentors NC Piedmont Triad and the Truist Foundation! This workshop will help you move beyond guesswork and take a more strategic approach to pricing your products and services.

August 19, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Ready to turn your business idea into a plan for success?

Whether you're dreaming of starting a business or looking to strengthen your entrepreneurial foundation, the Business Concepts Workshop is a great place to start!

June 25, 2026, 10:30am - 1pm
Directors & Donuts: Meet the Leaders Behind the Work

Join Guilford County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development (SBED) for Directors & Donuts, an engaging networking and panel discussion event designed to connect small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners with local government leaders.

June 21, 2026, 1pm - 6pm

Celebrate Freedom, Culture, and Community at the Juneteenth Celebration!

Join the Carl Chavis YMCA and the City of High Point for an exciting afternoon honoring Juneteenth with live entertainment, local vendors, delicious food, arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun.

June 23, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Securing the right funding is one of the biggest challenges new business owners face, and this workshop will help you understand the full landscape of options available. In Simple Steps #5 – Funding Options, you’ll learn how lenders evaluate small businesses, what documents and financials you need to prepare, and how to determine the amount of funding your business truly requires. Whether you’re exploring loans, grants, investors, or bootstrapping, this session will give you a clear roadmap for choosing the best path forward.

June 18, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

Understanding your financial statements is one of the most important skills you can develop as a business owner, and this workshop will show you exactly how to do it with confidence. In this session, you’ll learn how to read and interpret the three core financial statements every business relies on: the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Whether you’re planning a startup or already running a business, this workshop will help you understand what your numbers are really telling you—and how to use them to make smarter decisions.

June 16, 2026, 6pm - 7pm

A strong business plan is one of the most important tools an entrepreneur can have — it clarifies your mission, defines your market, and lays out the path from idea to execution. This workshop will walk you through the essential elements of a well-structured plan, including your company overview, products and services, competitive landscape, marketing approach, operations, and financial outlook. You’ll also learn why proper planning dramatically increases your chances of long-term success.