Small Business Center

DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BUILDS BUSINESS

Read how libraries are making an impact here: One Small Business at a Time

Hello from the 4th floor! Our Small Business Center offers free workforce development and business information services, programs, and resources to the Triangle. Join us in our dedicated co-working space for budding entrepreneurs. Submit a request to use the Small Business SmOffice. Learn how to use Canva. Get your resume reviewed. Network with other entrepreneurs and discover something new.

We serve as a partner with city, county, and private agencies to support Durham’s local business endeavors. Keep up with SBC happenings by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here: dcolsmallbiz.substack.com

If you would like to host a workshop and contribute to a thriving business community of learners, submit a request here: https://staging.dclwebadmin.com/co-sponsor-a-program/

Upcoming events

Social Media : Basics for Business

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4311)

Our social media classes are back! Each program will be focused on different social media aspects that you can use to help your personal brand or small business....

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Registration required

Take Charge of Your Health: One Click at a Time

Wednesday, July 09, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)

In this friendly, hands-on session, you’ll get a sneak peek at Digital Health: One Click at a Time, a new workbook by Angela Harris designed to help adults build confidence using health apps, tools, and technology. You’ll explore...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Registration required

Fund My Business! *Virtual*

Thursday, July 10, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Are you an entrepreneur who is set up and ready to access capital for your business? Join Centro Community Partners for a 3-session program of Fund My Business! This free online course aims to understand the sources of financing for...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen

Reel NC: Movie and Impact in North Carolina -- Deep Sea documentary

Monday, July 14, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Auditorium)

Today, you'll be diving deep in a digital exploration of the ocean's depths and its creatures with the 2006 documentary, Deep Sea. This movie was filmed in part off the coast of NC!  ...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational

Registration required

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Meet the business services team

Ciera

Ciera is the Business Services Manager. After traveling around the world, Ciera’s love for literacy and creativity pulled her back to Bull City. She has a passion for creating and fostering community partnerships; because when you include your community you offer opportunities to create services that benefit everyone.

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Alexandra

Part-time Business Services Assistant who loves to create content, scroll on social media, and host events, all while listening to some great music. Alex’s knowledge when it comes to having an idea and turning it into a business and then managing that idea’s social media presence to help the brand to grow even more and to reach new people is what makes her stand out. She loves being helpful and being of assistance to make sure your questions are answered and giving you the right guidance to flourish in your personal and business goals!

Jana

Jana is the Senior Library Assistant for the Small Business Center. She began her career in public policy (mostly economic development and workforce development) then became a small business owner. She thinks the best part of her job is the creativity to create programs, the opportunity to hear what people are doing (for work and for fun), making connections, and learning new things. She’d like to keep Durham Durham-y and support its residents as they chase (and achieve!) their goals.

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Nadia

Nadia is a part-time Business Services Assistant with a background in tourism, digital marketing, and information management. Her interest in libraries stems from a passion for health literacy and is driven by a passion for empowering communities through access to information. Nadia enjoys helping others reach their objectives and sharing work efficient resources.

Pronouns: she/her