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1 Million Cups Wilmington
1 Million Cups Wilmington
November 8, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Every Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. at CIE or online.
1 Million Cups Wilmington is part of a national movement to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs and communities over one million cups of coffee. Any regional business that is 5 years old or less is welcome to present.
Subscribe to our 1 Million Cups Wilmington email on the website to receive weekly emails with speaker announcements and Zoom links. Follow us on our Facebook @1MCWilmingtonNC to get weekly updates and to watch the speakers on Facebook Live.
1 MILLION CUPS WILMINGTON WEBSITE
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Content Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business: Create Content That Converts (Online)
Content Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business: Create Content That Converts (Online)
November 8, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Develop a winning content marketing strategy to attract, engage, and convert your target audience. This course teaches you how to create compelling blog posts, infographics, videos, and more, while optimizing your content for SEO and social media to amplify its reach and impact.
Speaker(s): Derek Schmidt, CEO DesignLoud
Co-Sponsor(s):
After registering, click on the link for Zoom registration.
Fee: No Cost
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Identifying your Target Market (Online)
Identifying your Target Market (Online)
November 9, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online Facilitated by Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Not everyone is your potential customer or client. In this session, we discuss how to identify your target market (aka Avatar) and how to create messages that they connect with and how to reach them where they are.
Speaker(s): Melanie Diehl
Co-Sponsor(s):
Webinar login information and a registration reminder will be provided prior to this event via e-mail. If you need assistance, please call 910-755-7498.
Fee: No Cost
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Record Keeping for Your Art Business (Online)
Record Keeping for Your Art Business (Online)
November 10, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. As an “Artrepreneur” you wear many hats: The creator, advisor, promoter, transporter, and so much more – record keeping can be daunting; however, with a few basic accounting practices, you can have full creative control while tracking your finances.
Speaker(s): Leslie Lewis
Co-Sponsor(s): Carolina Small Business Development Fund
Fee: No Cost
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (Online)
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (Online)
November 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Technology
Your most important sales tool is your website. Buyers are vetting you before they talk to a salesperson.In fact, buyers go through 80% of the shopping process before contacting you. Just like your sales staff,your website has to be spot on to create trust and answer the questions they’re asking. Customers wantto control their buying experience and the website is where they have that control. In this seminar youwill learn to plan out a website to bring you more business. We’ll discuss planning a site, finding a targetcustomer, appealing to that customer, getting the client to buy, creating engagement, and tips and tricksthat we use everyday that you may not be aware of.Outline of the class:• Why do you need a website?• Where do you start when creating a site?• What is your highest return on investment?• How do you appeal to your target client?• What content needs to be created to appeal to your target?• How do you appeal to Google?• Ways to create engagement on your site.
Speaker(s): Sue Rachunok, Design Interventions
Fee: No Cost
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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1 Million Cups Wilmington
1 Million Cups Wilmington
November 15, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Every Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. at CIE or online.
1 Million Cups Wilmington is part of a national movement to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs and communities over one million cups of coffee. Any regional business that is 5 years old or less is welcome to present.
Subscribe to our 1 Million Cups Wilmington email on the website to receive weekly emails with speaker announcements and Zoom links. Follow us on our Facebook @1MCWilmingtonNC to get weekly updates and to watch the speakers on Facebook Live.
1 MILLION CUPS WILMINGTON WEBSITE
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Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (Online)
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (Online)
November 15, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Discover the science of conversion rate optimization and learn how to improve your website's user experience, design, and copywriting to turn more visitors into customers. This course covers A/B testing, analytics, and best practices for optimizing your website's conversion funnel.
Speaker(s): Derek Schmidt, CEO DesignLoud
Co-Sponsor(s):
After registering, click on the link for Zoom registration.
Fee: No Cost
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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Mentor Madness
Mentor Madness
November 16, 2023 8:00 am - 11:00 am
UNCW Center for Innovation
What: A face-paced, caffeinated speedmentoring program to connect startup and scaleup entrepreneurs with
expert advisors. Entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to meet with 3-4 Mentors, and CIE Mentors will have an opportunity to meet with 3-4 entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur application
Mentor application
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: NC IDEA
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Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial For the Small Business Owner (Online)
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial For the Small Business Owner (Online)
November 16, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Not sure how to get started with your first email campaign? Don’t worry, we’ll take you step-by-step through how to create and send your first email campaign with Constant Contact. By the end of this session business owners will know how to create an effective email campaign that looks great on any device and gets your subscribers to take action.
Speaker(s): Aaron Means
Co-Sponsor(s): Constant Contact
Fee: No Cost
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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Social Media and Website For Your Art Business (Online)
Social Media and Website For Your Art Business (Online)
November 17, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Marketing and Sales
You have a website/portfolio and you have social media - are they connected? Do they work together or against each other? The connections you make through social media can help boost your website or portfolio! Business owners will learn about how to make the online portfolio and website connection. Hint... hint... it is more than a software connection!
Speaker(s): Leslie Lewis
Co-Sponsor(s): Carolina Small Business Development Fund
A Zoom link will be sent prior to your class.
Fee: No Cost
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) WILMINGTON
November 13, 2023 - November 18, 2023
GEW Wilmington is a celebration of entrepreneurship in the greater Wilmington region. It highlights some of the best of Wilmington's entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year's theme is:
Entrepreneurs Thrive Here
GEW Wilmington is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs that:
Removes barriers and welcomes all
GEW is an international movement, occurring in 200 countries, with 10 million people participating in 40,000 activities.
Because the focus of GEW is about removing barriers and inviting all to the entrepreneurial community, every program is a critical component of helping everyone to succeed through entrepreneurship. In 2023, GEW is supported by many Wilmington Coalition partners and UNCW programs including: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Channel powered by Live Oak Bank, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and UNCW Cameron School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Research and Innovation.
Check out the 2023 Events and Register today!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit (Bolivia)
Time: Monday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-3:00PM; Wednesday 5:30PM-7:00PM
Organized by: Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Getting A Website Started For Your Small Business (online)
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2023: Creating Our Future (Raleigh)
Organized by: NC IDEA
TUESDAY
Seahawk Innovation Challenge (on UNCW campus)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Organized by: UNCW Cameron School of Business
WEDNESDAY
1 Million Cups Wilmington (at CIE and online)
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM
Organized by: The entrepreneurial community
More info: No registration needed, just show up!
Conversion Rate Optimization: Turn Visitors into Customers for Your Small Biz (online)
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Entrepreneur Day
Time: All Day
Organized by: CIE
THURSDAY
Mentor Madness
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Organized by: CIE
Email Marketing Quick Start Tutorial for the Small Business Owner (online)
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
Revolution Capital: Are Wilmington Startups Ready to RISE ABOVE THE REST? (IronClad Brewery)
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Organized by: Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
FRIDAY
Early Stage Investing and How to Get Involved with VentureSouth
Time: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Organized by: VentureSouth
Social Media and Website for Your Art Business (virtual)
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Organized by: Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center
NAI Luncheon
Time: By Invitation Only
Organized by: UNCW Research and Innovation
Two Year Anniversary Celebration! (Channel)
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Organized by: Channel
SATURDAY
Holiday Pop Up Shop (Leland)
Time: 9:00AM-2:00pm
Organized by: Brunswick CC
Minority Business Holiday Bazaar (Wilmington)
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Organized by: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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1 Million Cups Wilmington
November 29, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Every Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. at CIE or online.
1 Million Cups Wilmington is part of a national movement to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs and communities over one million cups of coffee. Any regional business that is 5 years old or less is welcome to present.
Subscribe to our 1 Million Cups Wilmington email on the website to receive weekly emails with speaker announcements and Zoom links. Follow us on our Facebook @1MCWilmingtonNC to get weekly updates and to watch the speakers on Facebook Live.
1 MILLION CUPS WILMINGTON WEBSITE
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Email Marketing Excellence for Small Biz: Engage, Nurture, and Convert Your Subscribers (Online)
Email Marketing Excellence for Small Biz: Engage, Nurture, and Convert Your Subscribers (Online)
November 29, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Maximize the power of email marketing to engage your subscribers, nurture relationships, and convert them into loyal customers. This course covers list building, email copywriting, segmentation, automation, and analytics to help you create personalized email campaigns that deliver results.
Speaker(s): Derek Schmidt, CEO DesignLoud
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Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget (Online)
Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget (Online)
November 29, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Can you still start a business on a limited budget? Could you start a business for $100? Could a limited budget business lead to bigger dollars, more fun and, maybe, a new future? YES!There are lots of small businesses you can create without having a lot of startup dollars. Tons of business ideas are right in front of you; in your home, yard, hobbies, or past or current work experiences. In this seminar participants will discover:• How to find the business that fits you• Where to find resources to get started (easy ways to get a little bit of money)• How to plan your small business like a big business• The Five Resources everyone has to work with• How to turn your little business into a bigger business
Speaker(s): Mike Collins, The Perfect Workday
Fee: No Cost
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How to Create Contagious Content to Build Your Business (Online)
How to Create Contagious Content to Build Your Business (Online)
November 30, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Online Facilitated by Brunswick Community College Small Business Center
Learn how to create contagious content that engages your audience, increases brand awareness, and drives sales. In this workshop, you'll learn the principles of contagious content, how to identify your target audience, create visually appealing content, and use storytelling to convey your brand's message. You'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to create and distribute content that resonates with your audience and grows your small business.
Speaker(s): Toya Wilson-Smith
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