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February 4, 2025Business News
February 4, 2025Pitch It Alleghany: Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
Pitch It Alleghany: Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
Wilkesboro, NC – The Wilkes Community College Small Business Center is excited to announce the launch of the Pitch It Alleghany program, a unique initiative designed to support and empower local entrepreneurs. This program aims to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and create new opportunities within the community.
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive Support: Participants will receive mentorship from experienced business leaders, access to valuable resources, and personalized guidance to help turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses.
- Workshops and Training: A series of workshops and training sessions will be offered over a 9-week period, covering essential topics such as business planning, marketing strategies, financial management, and more.
- Pitch Competition: The program will culminate in a pitch competition, where participants will have the chance to present their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win funding and other valuable prizes.
Join Us:
The Pitch It Alleghany program is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs in Alleghany County. Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or are looking to take your existing business to the next level, this program is designed to provide the support and resources you need to succeed.
“We could not be more excited about this brand-new program offered to the residents of Alleghany County,” said Laurie Brental-Jarvis, Small Business Director at Wilkes Community College. “Pitch It Alleghany represents a fantastic opportunity for local entrepreneurs to gain the support and resources they need to bring their innovative ideas to life.”
How to Apply:
Interested individuals can learn more about the program and submit their applications by visiting our website at Pitch It Alleghany at https://pitchit-alleghany-4hzg4mt.gamma.site/ or contact Laurie Brintle-Jarvis, Director of the Small Business Center at ls**********@wi******.edu or 336-838-6166.
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC has a proud history of meeting the educational, cultural, and workforce needs of our community. As we look to the future, Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and services that create quality educational, economic development, and cultural opportunities. WCC aspires to be an effective, learner-centered institution and a dynamic learning organization, preparing students for success in a changing world.
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