Small Business Resources and Programs
No need to go at it alone. From valuable insight to financial assistance, the Chamber connects you to a terrific array of resources that can help you start and/or grow your business.
Here at the Chamber, we're here to help you succeed, grow and prosper. Your business IS our business and in addition to these resources we've developed specifically for small businesses, we're always here to offer advice or to lend an ear. Contact our Small Business Department by phone call, e-mail or feel free to stop by to meet with us.
Don't forget to sign up for our Small Business Program seminar series, featuring different topics each month designed to give you the tools you need to take your business to the next level. Remember we're here for you. Let us know how we can help.
The Chamber's Small Business Council
The Small Business Council serves as an educational and resource network for small business members.
The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center Workshops and Seminars
The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce partners with Forsyth Tech's Small Business Center and Southern Community Bank and Trust to host a wide varierty of workshops and seminars for small businesses and entrepreneurs. You may learn more and download a list of upcoming seminars
here.
2010: It’s Your Business Program
The Chamber, the City of Winston-Salem and Southern Community Bank and Trust present 2010: It’s Your Business, a monthly series of programs showcasing local businesses and providing information to help local businesses grow. Co-hosted by the Chamber and the City, the series features Monthly Small Business Forums, each focusing on a topic of concern to local small businesses. These small business forums are held the first Thursday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Small Business Boot Camp: Ready to get serious about taking your business to the next level? "Suit Up" for our Small Business Boot Camp Series, where each quarter we'll present four weeks of programs designed to help you succeed in today's challenging business climate. Click here for a schedule of upcoming events and more information.
Small Business Roundtable Discussions: Today’s economic environment is tough for many businesses. Managing today’s issues and planning for tomorrow’s opportunities can be a significant challenge, especially for small businesses. Join us for a frank and wide ranging discussion around those critical business issues where you would like to hear the input and ideas from others. The Chamber is pleased to offer this open forum for small business owners and their senior managers as a free added value benefit to help strengthen your business operations and planning. These roundtables will be held once a month. For more information
click here, or contact
Sonya Clark at 728-9202 or
sclark@winstonsalem.com
For more information about the Chamber's Small Business Programs contact:
Sonya Clark
336-728-9202
sclark@winstonsalem.com
Business Link North Carolina
Business Link North
Carolina (BLNC, or "blink") is a network of statewide, state-funded agencies and organizations that provide services to the state's businesses. BLNC provides a single entry point to find experts who can help your business start, grow and succeed. Connect with these resources
here.