Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s R3 Center will offer free business seminars prior to the opening of the Trade Show May 7.  The seminars will be hosted by the Waterworks Visual Arts Center.

The seminars will be held in the second floor meeting rooms at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty St.

Trade Show Committee Chair Martha Bostian said, “The seminars are a great kick-off for the Trade Show and are designed for entrepreneurs, second stage businesses or senior level management. Keri Allman with the R3 Center has done a fantastic job selecting seminar topics that are timely and informative.”

Seminars are free to attend. However, seating is limited and reservations are required. People can go to www.eventjoy.com and search the name of the seminar to make a reservation.

11 a.m. – noon: The Social Media Effect — Tara Van Geons (Integro Technologies) will compare the various social media platforms available to your business and discuss what you need to know. She’ll cover practical ways to increase your social media presence and the benefits of using a social media dashboard.

11 a.m. – noon: Small Business Tips & Strategies – Barbara Hall with the RCCC Small Business Center will offer advice and strategies for small business owners and managers. They help hundreds of entrepreneurs each year launch successful businesses. Assistance with business plans, marketing advice and cash flow management will be covered.

Lunch break

1 – 2 p.m. – Background Check Solutions – Steve Patterson with Priority Background Solutions can save your business money and countless hours of stress by completing background checks prior to hiring any new employees. They also can help you recover past due payments from your valued customers in a sensitive and timely manner.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – How to do Business with Major Employers. Come hear from Rowan County’s largest employers about how to do business with them. A panel of presenters will share the technology needed and certifications required to become one of their vendors.

The Trade Show is open to the public from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m at the F & M Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty St., and will feature over 70 exhibitors. Admission is free and door prizes will be available. The Chamber’s “Business After Hours” mixer will be held from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. with complimentary food and a cash bar.

For more information on the Trade Show or the Seminars, contact the Chamber at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com.