Small Business Center
DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BUILDS BUSINESS
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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/
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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.
Pronouns: she/her
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.
Pronouns: she/her
Nadia
Nadia, Part-time Business Services Assistant, specializes in tactical process improvements, resume guidance, content management, and organic search engine optimization. She earned her Bachelors of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Georgia State University (Fight Panthers!) and has a background in tourism, digital marketing, and information management. Her previous work in economic development focused on small business, community engagement, and placemaking. Currently, Nadia is enrolled as a graduate student at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Information and Library Science with an interest in consumer health informatics and information access.