BUILD Class Registration
Registration for 2024 classes is now open!
Master Class – Mental Health and Wellness for Entrepreneurs
This Master Class provides education and resources for those looking for additional support in their mental health and wellness as busy entrepreneurs.
FREE
Thursday, March 28 from 6 – 8pm, in-person at BUILD Institute
Facilitator: Candace Cox
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Co.Starters April 2024
Co.Starters is a 10-week business development course for dreamers. This course provides the educational resources needed to turn an idea into a thriving and sustainable small business. Co.Starters is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or established entrepreneurs looking to launch a new product or business idea.
$250 or less: Income-based fee scale in effect!
This course will meet weekly on Saturdays from April 6 – June 8, virtually via Zoom from 10am – 1pm. The last session on June 8th will be an in-person graduation ceremony at BUILD Institute.
Facilitator: Christa Stephens
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PNC Center for Financial Education Workshop – Financial Emergencies
In this workshop, small business owners will learn about types of financial emergencies that can occur and how these emergencies can impact their businesses. They will learn strategies they can use to protect themselves from financial emergencies before they occur as well as how to prepare for financial emergencies by creating a personalized financial plan.
FREE
Wednesday, April 17 from 6 – 8pm, in-person at BUILD Institute
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BUILD Master Class – Branding
This Master Class provides additional information on how to leverage branding to grow and scale your small business.
FREE
Monday, April 22 from 6 – 8pm, virtually via Zoom
Facilitator: Jordette Applewhite
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BUILD Basics May 2024
Build Basics is our core 8-week business and project planning course. This course provides educational resources for all the basics of starting and running your own business, including but not limited to licensing, financial literacy, and market research. Build Basics is perfect for aspiring and established entrepreneurs.
$350 or less: Income-based fee scale in effect!
This course will meet weekly on Thursdays from May 9 – June 27, virtually via Zoom from 6 – 8:30pm. The last session on June 27th will be an in-person graduation ceremony at BUILD Institute.
Facilitator: Jordette Applewhite
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BUILD Master Class – Social Media Marketing
This Master Class provides additional information on how to leverage social media marketing to grow and scale your small business.
FREE
Wednesday, May 22 from 6 – 8pm, in-person at BUILD Institute
Facilitator: Lawrielle West
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PNC Center for Financial Education Workshop – Financial Statements
In this workshop, small business owners will learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
FREE
Tuesday, June 4 from 6 – 8pm, in-person at BUILD Institute
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BUILD Master Class – Content Creation
This Master Class provides additional information on how to leverage content creation to grow and scale your small business.
FREE
Tuesday, June 11 from 6 – 8pm, in-person at BUILD Institute
Facilitator: Lawrielle West
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Our facilitators are local entrepreneurs who have followed various paths and define success differently. Learn about each of our unique facilitators!
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