WBC August Newsletter
- S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation
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August Newsletter
Early Bird Registration is Now Open! Join the Winston-Salem Women's Business Center for the Unlocking Opportunity Summit on September 24–25, 2026—a two-day event designed to help entrepreneurs access capital, pursue contracts, and build meaningful business connections. Connect with lenders, procurement experts, and fellow business owners, gain pract ical strategies for growth, and experience our exciting Pitch Night, where entrepreneurs will compete for $6,000 in cash prizes. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time, so don't wait! Register today: Unlocking Opportunity Summit Registration. |
Legal SupportThe Winston-Salem WBC has recently partnered with the NC Bar Foundation (NCBF) to provide legal resources to our clients. NCBF has provided frequently asked questions and legal templates for entrepreneurs. |  |
Calling All Ramily!We’re excited to connect with the Winston-Salem State University community—including alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Share your affiliation with us by completing the survey here! |  |
Business Coaching Request Form Are you interested in working one-on-one with one of our dedicated business coaches or mentors? To receive counseling, please complete the Coaching Request Form so we can pair you with a counselor or mentor. Once you have completed the form in its entirety, a member of our team will reach out within one week. If you are a new client, you must attend an orientation first before you are able to request counseling with the WS WBC. |
Upcoming Events |
 Homebuyer Education Seminar - Presented by First National BankSaturday, August 8th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? The FNB Homebuyer Education seminars are a great way to learn more about purchasing a new home. These seminars will provide you with the useful information about budgeting, savings, credit and homeownership resources that are available. |
 GrowthWheel Tools - Customer Relations: Sales & ServiceWednesday, August 12th 10:00 - 11:00 AM Through this comprehensive program, entrepreneurs will learn to apply decision sheets, articles, and frameworks from the GrowthWheel platform to elevate their business operations and decision-making skills. |
 WS WBC ConnectTuesday, August 11th 6:00 - 7:00 PM Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, this orientation is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with our center and discover the resources and support available to you. |
 Capital Connection$ - Presented by Truist BankFriday, August 21st 12:00 - 1:30 PM In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to choose a bank account and create a budget that supports your goals for years to come. This session will touch on aspects of both personal and business finance. |
 Creating Podcasts & Repurpose Content w/ RiversideTuesday, Sept 22nd5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join digital marketer Samantha McKinney (Create A Heart Marketing) to learn how to repurpose content with Riverside, then stay for hands-on support while you create your own materials. |
 The Paper Cha$er: Money Lab - Presented by HUSTLE Winston-SalemThursday, September 3rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Your business has run on HUSTLE so far (pun intended). Now it's time to put a financial foundation underneath it. Join us on Thursday, September 3rd for Paper Cha$er: The Money Lab. A full day of workshops, free one-on-one coaching with financial pros, and real talk with other entrepreneurs in the same boat. |
 Smart Start AcademyThursday, October 1st 12:00 - 1:30 PM Smart Start Academy is a 7-session, cohort-based training program designed to help both aspiring and established entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for launching or growing their business. |
GrowthWheel Tool Of The Month |
Customer Relations: Sales &ServiceThe GrowthWheel Toolkit’s Customer Relations - Sales & Service will help you work through your sales process and customer pipeline and define your service offerings. |  |
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