Calcium - Business & Industry Services

Mar 2	Tue	11:30am - 2:00pm	Are you dragging yourself to work and back home? Join us for lunch and find out some of the reasons why. Learn how to put the zip and enthusiasm back into your work and life. Recognize early signs of stress and burnout and address them quickly. Leave with a plan for a healthier lifestyle and strategies for change. Presented by Emily Ballance, whose sense of humor and enthusiastic love of life shine through as she entertains, educates and informs. Lunch is $7.00. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 4	Thu	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Learn from an expert who has 'been there and done that.' This session will help you understand the key differences between a not-for-profit and a for-profit business. You will get tips on incorporating, using advisory boards, defining your purpose, creating a mission statement and bylaws and applying for tax-exempt status. Free and open to the public. THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD AT MAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY in downtown Burlington. Free and open to the public. Call 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register.
Mar 12	Fri	9:00am - 11:00am	Funds are available to train new and current employees through the NC Community College Customized Training Program and the NC Incumbent Workforce Development Training Grant. This workshop will focus on the application process, guidelines and requirements, eligibility, training options and deadlines.
Mar 13	Sat	9:00am - 3:00pm	Enhance your visibility and expand your reach by using the fastest growing social network on the Internet. This hands-on informative session will cover finding and reaching your target markets, creating and using business pages and groups, using applications and portals, setting up meetings, Facebook advertising and more. This free class is held in the computer lab and seating is limited. Participants must have a FaceBook account. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 15	Mon	6:00pm - 8:00pm	A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 16	Tue	11:30am - 1:30pm	In this lunch and learn seminar, you'll learn what successful businesses have done to survive and emerge from past recessions and The Great Depression. You'll learn how to identify your business's strengths so you can use them to capitalize on opportunities that will leapfrog your competition. You'll also discover what customers at all levels will be looking for as they continue to adjust their buying behavior. Presented by Russ Seagle, MBA. Lunch buffet $7.00. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register.
Mar 16	Tue	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Proper accounting and recordkeeping is essential to be successful in business. This class is an introduction to accounting terms and procedures in a manual/paper system. This class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee: $68. Please call 336-506-4311 to preregister or for more information.
Mar 27	Sat	10:00am - 3:00pm	Learn the basics of developing and managing a healthy non-profit organization. This two-part seminar will offer information about 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 organizations and the policies that must be in place. Morning topics include how to develop a policy manual, how to work within your governing documents, insurance coverage, the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and organizational survival guides. The afternoon session will include the top 10 Board Member responsibilities, Board member role distinctions, fiduciary responsibilities, how to communicate with others about the mission of your organization and more! Bring your lunch or enjoy our $7 sandwich lunch buffet. Pre-register at 336 506-4311.