Small Business Center

What We Offer

The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) provides high quality, readily accessible assistance to support the development of new businesses and growth of existing businesses leading to job creation and retention. As a community-based provider of programs and services, we provide:

Education and Training through seminars and short courses
Confidential One-on-One Business Counseling
Referrals to appropriate local, State and Federal agencies
Resources for use in starting or sustaining your business.

We also assist by addressing the continuing need for current and relevant information, business plan development, refinement of management skills and access to capital resources. With knowledge of the unique nature and economic climate of each of our counties, we are uniquely positioned to assist you in starting your business in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren Counties.

Our Small Business Center is a part of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and as such, our services are offered at minimal or NO COST to those in our 4-county service area. As a whole, the Small Business Center Network has impacted the NC economy over the past year by assisting with 682 business starts and 3,919 jobs created and retained.

The Small Business Center of VGCC has meeting space available at each of our 4 campuses and a Small Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center located at our South Campus at 1547 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor. The center is available for use by new and existing small business clients Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

To register for one of our upcoming training sessions, scroll to our class schedule below or to schedule an appointment for confidential one-on-one counseling, use the “Register Now” link below.

More Opportunities in NC

Resource Links

NC Community Colleges - Creating Success

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NC Department of Revenue Online Classes

Tax Planning Classes (NC Small Business Center Network)

Notable Classes in January 2025:

Additional SBCN Events

Class Schedule

Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: "How to Create a Social Media Framework(Read More & Register)	Section: In Person	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 04/23/2024 - 04/23/2024	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12-2 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: 1104	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: 0

South Campus – Creedmoor

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: 10 Keys to Success(Read More & Register)	Section: In Person	Total Hours: 6	Course Dates: 05/06/2025 - 07/01/2025	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 6pm - 8pm	Meeting Days: Multi	Room No.: 1104	Instructor: Dr. Rita L. Matthews	Fee: 0

Online

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Building a Strong Business Foundation House(Read More & Register)	Section:	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 04/22/2025 - 04/22/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.:	Instructor: LaTasha Best-Gaddy	Fee:
Course Title: Starting Your Business the Right Way(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 04/23/2025 - 04/23/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Tasha Fritz	Fee: 0
Course Title: Funding Your Business(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 04/24/2025 - 04/24/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Isaac Blount	Fee: 0
Course Title: Using AI Tools To Be More Effective on Social Media(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 04/30/2025 - 04/30/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 12pm - 2pm	Meeting Days:	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee:
Course Title: Introduction to Dropbox and File Management(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 05/06/2025 - 05/06/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: 0
Course Title: Using AI Tools To Be More Effective on Social Media(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 05/07/2025 - 05/07/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 12pm - 2pm	Meeting Days:	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee:
Course Title: Google Business: Managing Your Business' Online Presence(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 05/08/2025 - 05/08/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: 0
Course Title: Marketing Your Small Business for Main Street Businesses(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 05/15/2025 - 05/15/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Karriem Kanston	Fee: 0
Course Title: Starting an Online Store(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 05/20/2025 - 05/20/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Tasha Fritz	Fee: 0
Course Title: Marketing and Market Research(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 05/22/2025 - 05/22/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: 0
Course Title: Building a Budget-Friendly Website with Squarespace(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 06/03/2025 - 06/03/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Kristen Taber	Fee: 0
Course Title: How Entrepreneurs Can Use Artificial Intelligence(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 06/12/2025 - 06/12/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: 0
Course Title: Finding the Right Team for Your Business(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 06/17/2025 - 06/17/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Karriem Kanston	Fee: 0
Course Title: AI for Your Business(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 06/24/2025 - 06/24/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Tasha Fritz	Fee: 0
Course Title: How to Create Good Jobs(Read More & Register)	Section: Online	Total Hours: 1.5	Course Dates: 06/26/2025 - 06/26/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: Online	Instructor: Katie Gailes	Fee: 0

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CAROLYN

PERRY

Director, Small Business Center

SOUTH CAMPUS - Creedmoor

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(252) 738-3240

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