Small Business Center at the Dedman Center for Business Leadership
Starting a business or ready to grow one?
The NC Community College’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) assists in starting an average of 700 businesses each year. Small Business Centers have an economic impact in 90% of NC counties annually, helping to create and retain nearly 3,800 jobs.
Seminars, Workshops & Certificates
The Small Business Center offers seminars, workshops and certificates targeted to the needs of small business owners and start-ups at no cost to participants. Our programs are funded by a grant from the NC Legislature.
Counseling & Assistance
We offer free one-on-one counseling in the Center and assistance or referrals to other appropriate agencies for further counseling.
Resources
We share access to resources to help get your business started or to assist in growing
your business. We are in the business of making sure your small business thrives!
Networking
Professional networking with local chambers of commerce, economic developers, volunteer
consultants, and other business groups and professionals enables the SCC SBC to help
you get connected in the community.
Meet Our Small Business Center Team
Connect with experienced business professionals who understand the opportunities and challenges of starting, running and growing a small business.
Laura Kinsman
Director, Small Business Center
A Moore County native, Laura brings experience as a local business owner and former
educator to her role as Small Business Center director. Her firsthand understanding
of entrepreneurship and education helps guide the Center's work connecting local entrepreneurs
and small business owners with practical guidance, training and resources.
Kenna Parks
Senior Business Advisor, Hoke County
Kenna brings more than a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing and business development. An MBA graduate and owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, she has launched and operated businesses in five states and brings firsthand experience in business planning, branding, customer development and growth.
Katrin Henderson
Senior Business Advisor, Moore County
A Moore County native, Katrin brings extensive experience in hospitality, retail management and small business ownership. She owned and operated a children's shop in Pinehurst for more than a decade and has worked closely with local business and economic development organizations, giving her firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing local entrepreneurs.
Contact the Small Business Center
Small Business Center
131 Van Dusen Hall
sbc@sandhills.edu