Financing Your Business | Eastern North Carolina Now

Starting your own business is part of the American dream. You've given this thought, you've sought advice, and you are just about ready to begin, then you ask yourself...

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Monday, January 25th, 2016
BCCC, Building 8, Room 828
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Brian Cooke

 Starting your own business is part of the American dream. You've given this thought, you've sought advice, and you are just about ready to begin, then you ask yourself:

  • How do I finance my business?
  • Who can give me good, solid, reliable advice?
  • Are there loans/grants available to assist me?
  • What should I be aware of?
  • The economy is tough — I don't want to fail — HELP!

 Mr. Brian Cooke is a former instructor of Management and Entrepreneurship at East Carolina University. Brian received his BSBA, concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as well as an MBA from East Carolina University. During his time at ECU, Brian worked as the Assoc. Director of the Small Business Institute, interned with the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, and received two national awards for business case competitions. Brian has experience in business ownership, business consulting, business planning, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

 FREE to attend! To pre-register call 940-6375 or email EvaP@beaufortccc.edu.

Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
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