2008 Field of Honor
05/09/2008 to 05/27/2008
Fayetteville will be the host city for the 2008 Field of Honor, where citizens will behold a beautiful display of hundreds of U.S. flags.

The 2008 Field of Honor will be erected on May 9 and will remain on display until May 27. One hundred Boy Scouts, community volunteers, MWR and AUSA volunteers, military families and corporate sponsor employees will place American Flags across Festival Park, ASOM and Freedom Memorial Park.

Businesses and individuals may participate in the Field of Honor by visiting: www.glorydaysnc.com.
Location: Downtown Fayetteville
Contact info:
name: Suzy Hrabovsky
phone: 910-273-8730
email: suzyhrabovsky@dstanc.org

Great Beginnings SCORE Free Small Business Seminar
05/17/2008
This seminar is designed to point the new or potential small business owner in the right direction, providing an overview of:

* The fundamentals of a Plan for your business
* Legal structure options for your business
* Managing your business
* SBA Resources available to you
* Risk management via insurance
Location: 9am to 12pm
Sandhills Community College
Small Business Center
Pinehurst campus
Contact info:
name: Marilyn Neely
phone: 910-695-3938
email: neelym@sandhills.edu

NCCCS BioNetwork BioBusiness Center Free Seminar
05/20/2008
Richmond Community College Small Business Center along with the cosponsorship of the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce present the Seminar of the Month "NCCCS BioNetwork BioBusiness Center."

May 20 Cole Auditorium Hamlet 10:00 til noon

Can BioTechnology work in Richmond and Scotland counties? What is it and how can it affect me and my business? Come and bring your questions about biodiesel, aquaculture, organic gardening, and others? Learn :
* How can biotechnology help farmers and consumers?
* How does biotechnology improve forestry, marine science?
* What economic opportunities are available to us?
Each community has unique opportunities, assets and challenges and Richmond and Scotland counties are no exception in that situation. Join Paul Knott, Curriculum Coordinator at the NCCCS BioNetwork BioBusiness Center to learn more about resources for curriculum and workshop delivery, continuing education programs, workforce and economic development and targeted industry training. The program will offer an informative and lively discussion of opportunities, challenges and approaches for economic development for a new and expanding life science.

This is a free program followed by a luncheon. You must register by May 16 so we can prepare for all attendees. We do have a limited enrollment. Register early by calling 910-410-1687 or e-mail sbc@richmondcc.edu , or fax 582-7154.
Location: 10am to 12pm followed by a luncheon
Cole Auditorium
Richmond Community College, Hamlet
Contact info:
name: Richmond Community College Small Business Center
phone: 910-410-1687
email: loweryb@richmondcc.edu

Goal, Time and Stress Management Free Seminar
05/21/2008
In today’s frantic world, goal, time and stress management are critical for individuals and organizations. Effective goal setting and time management can result in greater productivity, improved results and reduced stress. This seminar discusses the keys to effective goal setting, how to best manage time to achieve those goals, and how to manage and minimize stress that comes with time restrictions and multiple tasks.

Instructor: Debbie Barberousse
Date: May 21
Time: Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fee: Free, Room 105

Location: Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy, NC 27371
Contact info:
name: MCC Small Business Center
phone: 910-576-6222 Extension 216
email: hinsonr@montgomery.edu

Moore Philharmonic Symphony Free Spring Concert
05/24/2008
The Moore Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will perform its Spring Concert Saturday, May 24, at Sandhills Community College in Moore County, NC. The Concert will begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free.

“The Theme of this year’s Spring Concert is Space,” said Eric Kopecky, Music Director and Conductor. “There have been a great variety of musical works based on this theme dating back to Haydn and Mozart through modern composers such as John Williams. We plan to gather these pieces together into one grand presentation, with three pieces from three different eras of music with Jupiter as the inspiration.”

“A few of the major works to be performed are, the Jupiter Symphony, by Mozart, Mars from The Planets by Gostov Holst, and the themes from modern Space movies such as Star Wars by John Williams,” said Kopecky. “These are dynamic works, which the audience should enjoy. The complete program will be posted shortly on our web site, www.mporchestra.com.”

Location: Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst campus
Contact info:
name: Moore Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
phone: 910-295-7128
email: Moorephilorch@aol.com

Writing Your Business Plan Free SCORE Small Business Seminar
05/24/2008
Lenders know that without a Business Plan (1) They cannot make a valid judgment about whether your business idea is a good one or not and (2) They cannot be sure that you have thought through all the essentials. Join our Business Plan seminar and learn how to assess the real chance your small business has to survive in today's hotbed economy.
Location: Sandhills Community College
Small Business Center
Pinehurst Campus
9am to 12pm
Contact info:
name: Marilyn Neely
phone: 910-695-3938
email: neelym@sandhills.edu

NCMBC Military Business Free Seminar
05/27/2008
As part of his effort to make the U.S. Military an economic engine for the 8th District, Congressman Robin Hayes (NC-8) is hosing an event with the North Carolina Business Center to assist local businesses with identifying and securing opportunities at Ft Bragg. In January, 2008, Congressman Hayes invited General Paul Dordal, USAF (ret), who is Executive Director, Fort Bragg/ Pope Air Force Base BRAC Regional Task Force to host several events around the 8th District to inform constituents about the economic transformation taking place with the Base Re-alignment and Closure (BRAC) process. A primary question that was brought to the forefront was, “How can my business actually obtain contracts from the government and/or the military now?” As a direct result from constituent’s feedback, Congressman Hayes is inviting Executive Director Scott Dorney and a team from the North Carolina Military Business Center to the 8th District for a second series of BRAC events.

This event will consist of a presentation that focuses on the technical aspects of doing business with the government, including a market overview, government purchase and contracting procedures, set-aside contracting programs and tools available to NC businesses to leverage the federal market. This event will then conclude with staff from the NC MBC providing hands-on assistance to firms in reviewing the federal Central Contractor Registry, updating business profiles and/or registering on the State’s MatchForce.org web portal that automatically matches NC businesses to federal business opportunities. In doing this, businesses can immediately start receiving information regarding current contracting opportunities and Requests for Proposals.

Location: 10am to 12pm
Richmond Community College
Hamlet campus
Contact info:
name: Lowery Ballard
phone: 910-410-1687
email: loweryb@richmondcc.edu

Children’s Health and Fun Fair presented by The Family Doc
05/29/2008
A variety of health and safety information for parents will be available at the Children’s Health and Fun Fair sponsored by The Family Doc, Diagnostic & Wellness Center. The health fair will be held Thursday, May 29 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on the grounds of the Family Doc, on Greenway Court (off of Hawkins Ave).

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners will be available to answer questions and distribute information about many child and adolescent health topics, including outdoor safety, fitness, injury prevention, and immunizations. Learn from safety demonstrations by the Sanford Fire Department’s Smoke House and the Sanford Police’s Mobile Unit. An exciting visit from the Duke Life Flight Helicopter behind the Family Doc is also scheduled for the event.

Those attending will enjoy plenty of free activities and food; including horse rides, face painting, hot dogs, children’s ID cards, car seat checks, balloons and goodie bags. Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) will be on hand with animals in need of adoption. Also, door prizes will be drawn every twenty minutes for coupons and gifts from local businesses.
Location: The Family Doc, Diagnostic & Wellness Center, 1411 Green way Court (off Hawkins Ave.), Sanford
Contact info:
name: The Family Doc, Diagnostic & Wellness Center
phone: (919) 776-3750
email: angie.western@tfdsanford.com

Customer Service Fundamentals Free Seminar
05/30/2008
Customer Service is an extremely important factor in the success of any business venture. Customers must always be treated with dignity and respect, because they will not continue to do business with a company that mistreats them. Learn how to evaluate the current level of customer service at your company and what you can do to improve it. Learn how to deal with problem customers and how to motivate your employees to deliver the best possible customer service.
Instructor: Wanda Jackson
Date: May 30
Time: Friday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fee: Free, Room 105

Location: Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy, NC 27371
Contact info:
name: MCC Small Business Center
phone: (910) 576-6222, extension 216
email: hinsonr@montgomery.edu

Accounting For You & Me Free SCORE Small Business Seminar
05/31/2008
By the end of this seminar you will have sufficient working knowledge of basic accounting skills that you can apply to your small business right away. You will be reasonably knowledgeable of a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement such that you can communicate and interact with your Accountant for the purpose of managing your business more effectively.
Location: Sandhills Community College
Small Business Center
Pinehurst campus
Contact info:
name: Marilyn Neely
phone: 910-695-3938
email: neelym@sandhills.edu