JCC Small Business Center

Are you ready to start, grow, or sustain your business? The Small Business Center (SBC) at Johnston Community College is here for you.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling up an established one, you’ll find free tools, guidance, and expertise—all tailored for your success.

We Support You With

Seminars, Webinars, & Workshops
One-On-One Business Counseling
Information & Resources
Referrals & Continued Support

Small Business Center Summit

FREE EVENT!

Saturday, January 24th, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Discover insights from industry leaders to strengthen and expand your business!

Space is Limited! Reserve your spot today!

What We Offer You

Upcoming Events

Attend Free Seminars, Webinars, and Workshops that cover essential business topics such as: how to start a small business, writing a business plan, marketing strategies, finding funding, bookkeeping, small business taxes, customer growth, and more. Pre-registration required and you must be 18 years of age or older.

Business Counseling

You receive free one-on-one confidential personalized guidance from expert counselors who help you with your most pressing business challenges. Whether you need help refining your business model, forecasting finances, or overcoming roadblocks, you won’t be charged a thing.

Tax & Regulation Webinars

In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), we provide webinars that cover sales and use tax, business tax essentials, and compliance—so you understand the regulatory side of owning a business.

Free Resources & Referrals

Our Resource Center gives you access to guides, templates, and tools to make running your business easier. We will connect you with trusted experts and partners across North Carolina, so you get the right support at the right time.

Funding Partners

National Association for Community College

National Association for Community College Entreprenuership (NACCE) and the Everyday Entrepreneur Program

This program supports JCC’s Small Business Center by providing funding to help SBC clients take their business from idea to thriving enterprise. The support from this program has provided a total of $1750 grant money awarded among three start-up businesses and $2500 to the winner of the Launch JoCo pitch competition.

NC IDEA - Advancing Entreprenuership

Funding from this partnership brings the power of entrepreneurial thinking to everyone through the deployment of the Ice House Entreprenuership Program.

A 2026 grant from NC IDEA will provide start-up funds to winners of a small business pitch competition.

Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness

Usually, this type of program costs hundreds of dollars (or more). But Digital Ready is 100% free. There’s no catch, no need to be a Verizon customer — just free learning.

Go to Verizon

Create a FREE Account

Complete 2 FREE 30 minute courses

Become eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free program with resources and learning that can really impact your business. They offer two grant cycles a year—in the spring and fall. The deadline to apply for fall is December 10th. Tap into learning now and be ready to apply for $10,000.

Here’s what you’ll get for free:

Expert-led workshops
Peer networking
Self-paced courses
$10,000 grants

Don't Wait! Sign Up and Register Today!

Have Questions?

jccsbc@johnstoncc.edu

(919) - 209-2015

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The Small Business Center at Johnston Community College is funded through the North Carolina Community College System. The SBC is part of the Small Business Center Network and is one of 58 centers throughout North Carolina that supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses.

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