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A Powerful Mindset Can Change Lives It could not be more appropriate than Labor Day weekend to share a remarkable and limited opportunity with you to build your future success. A group of hard working folks have come together to grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem right here in the Rocky Mount area. The great news is that NC IDEA, the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI), the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, Station Square, the Eastern NC Center of Business and Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan College and the Small Business Center at Nash Community College have pooled their efforts to bring you a life changing experience at no cost other than your investment of time and an open mind. Come and develop your creativity super powers, critical thinking and effective problem solving skills. These entrepreneurial skills will remain with you throughout life helping you to succeed no matter the path you've chosen. While you just might be inspired to start a business, the real value of this program is that it will unlock the power of entrepreneurial thinking. A life skill ~ a new way of viewing problems and discovering opportunities that have, and always will, improve our circumstances, environment, and world. This invitation is especially important for those with no income, low income, or that have faced employment challenges in the past whether it be a criminal offense or through a disability. Take the time to watch the video clip in the next section and learn about the Ice House: Entrepreneurial Mindset program. The details are within this newsletter. It is simply too much to capture here. The Small Business Center also provides no cost counseling. Schedule a meeting today and let's talk about your ideas and resources that can help you achieve your goals. It's easy; just click here to get started! Theresa Peaden 252.451.8233 trpeaden297@nashcc.edu Director, Small Business Center, Nash Community College Regional Director, North Central Region, Small Business Center Network THIS IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET FOR SUCCESS Overcome Obstacles ~ Achieve Extraordinary Things Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Inspired by the life story of Pulitzer nominee Clifton Taulbert and the life-changing influence of an unlikely entrepreneur, the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an experiential, problem-based learning program designed to empower learners by exposing them to entrepreneurial thinking while immersing them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop entrepreneurial skills. LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED, REAL WORLD ENTREPRENEURS Drawing from eight core concepts, the program enables participants to learn directly from the firsthand experience of real-world entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experience throughout the course. Participants who complete this course will learn to: * Identify and evaluate opportunities that others overlook * Transform a simple idea into a sustainable success *Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset as a life-skill * Identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs *Interact with local entrepreneurs for critical guidance and support DATE: Classes meet six Tuesday evenings between September 24 - October 29 TIME: Free meal served 5:30 - 6:00; Class meets 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Station Square, 301 S. Church Street, Suite 140, Conference Room FEE: Limited scholarships are available. Time is your investment in your future! Scholarships Available Participants will receive, "Who Owns the Ice House?" book, student workbook, discovery opportunity canvas, and meals before each class begins. Come ready to learn, network, and be prepared for an extraordinary experience! DEADLINE TO APPLY 9/20/2019 COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW There has never been a better time for trucking! The U.S. government projects that 330,000 new truck drivers will be needed by 2020. REGISTER FOR START A TRUCKING BUSINESS Compelling Message ~ Complimentary Lunch Rare Appearance ~ Book Drawing ~ Networking HURRY AND CLAIM YOUR SEAT! UPCOMING FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS All seminars are free and open to the public age 18 and above. To view a description of the seminar and to reserve your seat, click on the "Register" link beside each listing. Pre-registration is not required, but highly encouraged. In the event there is low interest and the seminar is canceled, we will be able to contact you in advance. Registering in advance also assists us with meal planning whenever meals are provided. Maps are provided below seminar announcements for your convenience. Marketing Your a Business - Register Thurs., September 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255 Business Tips for Artists and Crafters - Register Thurs., September 11, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Wesleyan College, Gateway Technology Center How to Write a Winning Business Plan - Register Thurs., September 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255 Start a Trucking Business the Right Way! Register Sat., September 14, 9:00 - Noon (Lunch Provided) Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255 The Business Side of Self-Publishing - Register Weds., September 18, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Wesleyan College, Gateway Technology Center Basics of Bookkeeping - Register Thurs., September 19, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255 Your Small Business Taxes - Register Thurs., September 26, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255 All seminars are held in the Continuing Education/Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, Room 8259 unless noted otherwise above. The easiest access to the building is from the Eastern Avenue entrance onto Nash Community College's Campus.
A Powerful Mindset Can Change Lives
It could not be more appropriate than Labor Day weekend to share a remarkable and limited opportunity with you to build your future success. A group of hard working folks have come together to grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem right here in the Rocky Mount area.
The great news is that NC IDEA, the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI), the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, Station Square, the Eastern NC Center of Business and Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan College and the Small Business Center at Nash Community College have pooled their efforts to bring you a life changing experience at no cost other than your investment of time and an open mind. Come and develop your creativity super powers, critical thinking and effective problem solving skills. These entrepreneurial skills will remain with you throughout life helping you to succeed no matter the path you've chosen.
While you just might be inspired to start a business, the real value of this program is that it will unlock the power of entrepreneurial thinking. A life skill ~ a new way of viewing problems and discovering opportunities that have, and always will, improve our circumstances, environment, and world. This invitation is especially important for those with no income, low income, or that have faced employment challenges in the past whether it be a criminal offense or through a disability.
Take the time to watch the video clip in the next section and learn about the Ice House: Entrepreneurial Mindset program. The details are within this newsletter. It is simply too much to capture here.
The Small Business Center also provides no cost counseling. Schedule a meeting today and let's talk about your ideas and resources that can help you achieve your goals. It's easy; just click here to get started!
Theresa Peaden
252.451.8233
trpeaden297@nashcc.edu
Director, Small Business Center, Nash Community College
Regional Director, North Central Region, Small Business Center Network
THIS IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL
MINDSET FOR SUCCESS
Overcome Obstacles ~ Achieve Extraordinary Things
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
Inspired by the life story of Pulitzer nominee Clifton Taulbert and the life-changing influence of an unlikely entrepreneur, the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an experiential, problem-based learning program designed to empower learners by exposing them to entrepreneurial thinking while immersing them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop entrepreneurial skills.
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED, REAL WORLD ENTREPRENEURS
Drawing from eight core concepts, the program enables participants to learn directly from the firsthand experience of real-world entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experience throughout the course. Participants who complete this course will learn to:
* Identify and evaluate opportunities that others overlook
* Transform a simple idea into a sustainable success
*Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset as a life-skill
* Identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs
*Interact with local entrepreneurs for critical guidance and support
DATE: Classes meet six Tuesday evenings between September 24 - October 29
TIME: Free meal served 5:30 - 6:00; Class meets 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Station Square, 301 S. Church Street, Suite 140, Conference Room
FEE: Limited scholarships are available. Time is your investment in your future!
Scholarships Available
Participants will receive, "Who Owns the Ice House?" book, student workbook, discovery opportunity canvas, and meals before each class begins.
Come ready to learn, network, and be prepared for an extraordinary experience!
DEADLINE TO APPLY 9/20/2019
COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW
There has never been a better time for trucking!
The U.S. government projects that 330,000 new truck drivers will be needed by 2020.
REGISTER FOR START A TRUCKING BUSINESS
Compelling Message ~ Complimentary Lunch
Rare Appearance ~ Book Drawing ~ Networking
HURRY AND CLAIM YOUR SEAT!
UPCOMING FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS
All seminars are free and open to the public age 18 and above. To view a description of the seminar and to reserve your seat, click on the "Register" link beside each listing. Pre-registration is not required, but highly encouraged. In the event there is low interest and the seminar is canceled, we will be able to contact you in advance. Registering in advance also assists us with meal planning whenever meals are provided. Maps are provided below seminar announcements for your convenience.
Marketing Your a Business - Register
Thurs., September 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Nash Community College, Cont. Ed. Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 8255
Business Tips for Artists and Crafters - Register
Thurs., September 11, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wesleyan College, Gateway Technology Center
How to Write a Winning Business Plan - Register
Thurs., September 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Start a Trucking Business the Right Way! Register
Sat., September 14, 9:00 - Noon (Lunch Provided)
The Business Side of Self-Publishing - Register
Weds., September 18, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Basics of Bookkeeping - Register
Thurs., September 19, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Your Small Business Taxes - Register
Thurs., September 26, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
All seminars are held in the Continuing Education/Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, Room 8259 unless noted otherwise above. The easiest access to the building is from the Eastern Avenue entrance onto Nash Community College's Campus.