Located at the HCC Regional High Technology Center in Waynesville, the SBC provides professional business counseling, seminars, and a wealth of resources—all at no cost to the entrepreneur.
Upcoming 2026 Event Highlights
Whether you are interested in agribusiness, nonprofit management, or mastering the latest AI tools, the upcoming schedule offers something for every stage of business ownership.
January Events
Jan 7: Are You Ready to Be An Entrepreneur: Small Business Lunch & Learn Series
Jan 7: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Toolkit: MindSpark Live
Jan 14: Pulling Back the Curtain on Small Business Lending: Lunch & Learn
Jan 15: Business Startup Series: Basics of Bookkeeping
Jan 21: Using Relationships to Grow Your Business: Lunch & Learn
Jan 28: Business Startup Series: Financing Your Small Business
Jan 28: Overcoming the Fear of Becoming Your Own Boss: Lunch & Learn
Jan 29: Agribusiness Series: Liability in Agri-Tourism
February Events
Feb 4: Idea to Impact: MindSpark Live
Feb 4: Creating a Business Budget & Sticking To It: Lunch & Learn
Feb 10: Nonprofit Series: Grant Writing - What the Pros Know
Feb 10: Nonprofit Series: Effective Grant Research
Feb 11: Nonprofit Series: Time-Saving Grant Templates
Feb 11: Nonprofit Series: Identifying Needs and Building Budgets
Feb 11: Knowing Your Small Business Resources: Lunch & Learn
Feb 12: Nonprofit Series: How to Create Fundraising Plans
Feb 12: Nonprofit Series: Optimizing Income Streams
Feb 18: Managing Balance & Burnout In Your Business: Lunch & Learn
Feb 24: Business Startup Series: How to Find Your Customers
Feb 25: 2026 Professional Craft Artist Summit (at Southwestern Community College)
Feb 25: Creating a Happier & More Motivated Team: Lunch & Learn
March Events
Mar 4: The Confidence Factor: MindSpark Live
Mar 4: How to Set & Manage Business Goals: Lunch & Learn
Mar 4: Strategy and Operations Series: How to Deal with Difficult Customers
Mar 10: The Power-User's Guide to AI: Session 1 - How to Talk to ChatGPT
Mar 11: 8 Things You Should Do Before Starting A Business: Lunch & Learn
Mar 12: Business Startup Series: How to Start a Business
Mar 17: The Power-User's Guide to AI: Session 2 - Beyond the Prompt
Mar 17: Strategy and Operations Series: Conflict Resolution
Mar 18: Strategy and Operations Series: Books That Drive the Business
Mar 18: Work Smarter, Not Harder - Time Management Strategies: Lunch & Learn
Local Impact, Global Tools
The impact of the SBC is felt deeply across Western North Carolina. As part of the NC Community College's Small Business Center Network, these programs assist in starting an average of over 600 businesses each year and help create or retain nearly 3,000 jobs annually.
For those looking to optimize their workflow, the March sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Time Management provide modern solutions to age-old business challenges, ensuring Haywood County business owners remain competitive in an evolving market.
Get Started Today
Don’t navigate the complexities of business ownership alone. From identifying funding to managing employee morale, the HCC Small Business Center is your partner in success.
Location: HCC Regional High Tech Center, 112 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786
Website: ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75250
Registration: to sign up for free counseling or seminars https://www.haywood.edu/small-business-center/index.php