Greetings!
After a successful Main Street Managers conference in Lenoir, we're happy to be back in the office. The conference provided us with some great information that we're excited to pass along to you.This newsletter includes information about Google Grants, ACC's Small Business Center class calendar, an invitation to check out our Flickr account and much more!
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Google Grants: A Great Resource for Non-Profits Described as "in-kind advertising for non-profit organizations," Google Grants allows 501(c)(3) organizations to freely utilize Google AdWords. Eligible organizations are included but not limited to those focusing within their community on art, education, volunteerism, health and science and technology. The application and eligibility requirements are located online. For more information check out Google.com/grants.
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Small Business Center September Class Offerings
September:
14 Small Business Accounting (T/Th - 6 Classes) 6p.m.-9p.m. $68
23 How To Find Clients 6p.m.-8p.m. FREE
27 REAL Entrepreneurship Class (8 Classes) 6p.m.-9p.m. $68
29 QuickBooks Pro (6 Classes) 6p.m.-9p.m. $68
30 How To Deal With Difficult People 9a.m.-12noon FREE
For more information or to register, please contact Milele Archibald at archiba@alamancecc.edu or at 336.506.4312.
The entire class listing through November can also be found on our website.
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Destination Marketing Workshop
 Please join the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation in hosting acclaimed destination marketer John Shallert. Mr. Shallert is a veteran marketeer and puts on a very energetic and engaging workshop. The topic of the discussion will focus on "Increasing Sales and Profits as a Destination Business." This event is a great bargain, costing only $125. The workshop will be held Wednesday, October 13th from 8:30a.m. - 3p.m. at Tuxedo Junction (411 S. Brooks Street) in Wake Forest. The event will consist of a three hour presentation followed by a 90-minute marketing round table for participants. For more information about this workshop, check out the event invitation here or contact the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corp. by calling 979-570-1372. |
Need Help With Your Business Plan? Come to Our "Office Hours" Sept. 24th 10a.m.- 3p.m.
Milele Archibald, Director of ACC's Small Business Center, will be be in the BDC's offices Friday, September 24th to conduct one-on-one assistance with business plans. Those applying for the 2010-2011 Small Grants Program are especially encouraged to make an appointment. The meetings will be held in 30 minute increments. If you'd like for Milele to review your business plan prior to your appointment, please email her a copy at archiba@alamancecc.edu. To schedule an appointment, contact the BDC at (336)222-5002 or email Julie Terry at jterry@burlingtondowntown.com. |
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We've Joined Flickr!
In an effort to highlight the beauty of Downtown Burlington, we've joined the Flickr photo service. Through this account we are able to create digital photo albums for Downtown events, construction work and daily happenings. The BDC will also use the page to show visitors photos of other successful downtown revitalization efforts. Pictures from our recent trip to Historic Uptown Lenoir are now up on the site. Their streetscape work is fantastic! We hope it will give you an idea of how Burlington's Downtown will look after our Streetscape Project is complete. To visit our Flickr account visit: www.flickr.com/photos/burlingtondowtown. |
Events This Week Downtown
9/8: Let's Talk About It Film Series - From Rosie to Roosevelt, Japanese Americans and WWII, 7p.m. at May Memorial Library
9/9: Teen to Teen's Focus On Youth Night, 6p.m.-9p.m. at the Paramount Theater Downtown. Middle and high school students are invited to attend to learn about various ways to become involved in our community.
9/12: Make A Sundae, Make A Difference benefiting CrossRoads Sexual Assault Resource Center, 1p.m.-4p.m. at the TJ Sports Shelter at Burlington City Park.
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Downtown News, Notes and Updates
Downtown Streetscape Project Goes Before City Council Tonight
Tonight at 7p.m. our Streetscape Project consultant, Karen Weston-Chien
from Haden-Stanziale, will be presenting final recommendations to the
City Council for approval. Upon their decision, work on the project will
begin in late September.
Downtown Wireless is Now Live! |
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