Topics Related to SBED

October 22, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Estimating Fundamentals: Building Accurate & Competitive Estimates

Join us for Estimating Fundamentals, a multi-session workshop series presented in partnership with Barr & Barr and designed to help small business owners strengthen their estimating skills and better prepare for successful projects. Each session will build on the previous one, providing practical guidance and hands-on learning throughout the series.

Workshop Series Schedule:

September 24, 2026, 11am - 12pm
SBE Certification Workshop

Hosted by Guilford County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department (SBED)

September 10, 2026, 12pm - 1pm
Financial Forecasting for Success

Are you prepared for where your business is headed financially?

Cash flow is essential to running a successful small business. Join us for Financial Forecasting for Success, presented in partnership with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) and led by Madison Potter, Business Solutions Officer. You'll learn how to create realistic financial projections and use them to better plan for the future, manage cash flow, and make informed business decisions.

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.