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Check out the new fall ’09 Small Business Center free seminars and courses! Click here for the schedule

The Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (SBC) is at the heart of small business resources in Concord, Kannapolis, Salisbury, and surrounding towns. Whether you want to start a small business or grow an existing business, the SBC can help you develop a plan of action for lasting success. Our goal is simple — to provide high quality small business education and relevant, comprehensive assistance to you!

As part of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) of the North Carolina Community College System we receive funding and support to offer many of our programs and services at no cost to you, such as our Free Seminar series. Click here for our current seminar schedule.

Summer Feature:

Biotechnology 101 Summer Series

A look at Four Key Sectors for the Non-Scientist

Join us in July for a follow-up to the “Biotechnology for the Non-Scientist” seminar. The “Biotechnology 101 Summer Series” will take a closer look at four key sectors of the biotech industry — Agriculture, Marine, Health, and Industry.

Biotechnology Each seminar will also address questions about careers and training.

At each seminar, learn about:

	Terminology
	Lab Work
	Jobs and Training
	Practical Application

Free and open to the public! Reserve a seat: whitea@rowancabarrus.edu or call 704-216-3598

	Dates:	Tuesday evenings in July (7, 14, 21, 28)
	Times:	6:30P - 8:00P
	Location:	David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Building North Carolina Research Campus

July 7	Agriculture is one of North Carolina’s largest industries, contributing $59 billion a year to the state’s economy. More than 60 agricultural biotech companies employ over 4,000 workers across the state. Find out how biotechnology is changing the farming landscape.

July 14	North Carolina is the third largest marine system in the country. Learn how marine biotechnologists are exploring the ocean as a source of new products in healthcare, environmentally friendly cosmetics, nutraceuticals, alternative energy and other industries. See how this fascinating world might become part of your future.

July 21	Healthcare is said to be the biotech industry’s biggest market. Over 200 therapies and vaccines that treat stroke, cancer, diabetes and prevent the flu can be attributed to biotech companies and some of those therapies and vaccines are being developed in North Carolina. Hear several of the ways biotechnology is positively impacting your health.

July 28	Industries are finding new uses for biotechnology everyday to make our lives cleaner, safer, and more environmentally friendly. One North Carolina company applies antimicrobial technologies to over 750 products to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew. Discover the fascinating ways the products we use are changing because of “bioinnovation.”

CONTACT US

We are located at RCCC's Cabarrus Business and Technology Center (CBTC).

CBTC (Cabarrus Business & Technology Center)

660 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027

SBC: 704-216-3534

To register: 704-216-3512

Email: sbc@rowancabarrus.edu

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