Small Business Resource Expo: Tools and Tips for Doing Business on the Internet

The Small Business Resource Expositions are a series of one-day events held during March and April 2002 at six host community colleges in Western North Carolina.

Small Business Resource Expo

During these events, small and home-based business owners, farmers, and crafts producers will learn more about local business services available at little or no cost, including:

  • Local business services, education opportunities, and support resources
  • Affordable and free ways to increase business income
  • Tools and tactics for conducting online e-business

If you’re just getting started on the Internet, join us for the free Early Bird Session: Introduction to the Internet, from 8:00 -9:15 am.

When and Where:

Pre-registration will assure that lunch and materials are available. Pre-registration closes one week prior to the event. You can register on-site but lunch and materials may not be available. Follow the links below for the site and date that you are interested in attending for agenda and registration form or call the WNC Community Development Association at 828-252-4783.

Who Is Involved in the Small Business Resource Expos?
Sponsors:

WCU Economic Development Administration -
University Center


Rural Internet Access Authority

Community College Small Business Centers:
  • Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
  • Tri-County Community College
  • Southwestern Community College
  • Wilkes Community College
  • McDowell Technical Community College
  • Mayland Community College


  • Western North Carolina Community Development Association

    Participating Partners:

    Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN)

    HandMade in America

    Mountain Microenterprise Fund

    North Carolina Department of Agriculture

    Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

    Western Carolina University Small Business Technology Center

    Local Chambers of Commerce

    Blue Ridge Community College

    Haywood Community College

    Isothermal Community College




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