Resources for WNC Employers

Our locally owned businesses are vital to our region. We appreciate our employers and are here to support you by connecting you with all of the resources available to you..

HEALTH INSURANCE
Do you or someone that you know need health insurance?
This is ideal for folks whose employers do not offer insurance.
Many of our locals that work in the hospitality and tourism industry have no idea that this is available to them.
Please help spread the word.
Learn more
Health Insurance
Do you or someone that you know need health insurance?
This is ideal for folks whose employers do not offer insurance.
Many of our locals that work in the hospitality and tourism industry have no idea that this is available to them.
Please help spread the word.

Soft Skills

Soft Skills are imperative for being able empower your employees so that feel confident in their jobs and is a strong aspect of the ability to retain them. You can share these materials and our free online training, Ready 2 Rock, with staff so that they can learn about them.

Rural RISE NC

No matter whether you are a brand new business owner needing help getting your business off the ground or an established business looking to get to the next level, NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall wants you to have access to as many useful resources as possible to help you succeed, including our new business checklist.

Our Rural RISE NC initiative connects you with mentors, business counselors, funding resources, and more – within your community and beyond. Even better, many of these resources are free.

Learn more

Customized Training for YOUR Small Business

If your small business could benefit from customized training in
Customer Service
Hiring, Recruiting & Training
Basic Supervision, or
Train-the-Trainer
or if you need to create or update your employee handbook or policy manual, Sequoyah Fund can help!

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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Webinar Wednesdays

 Sequoyah Fund and Southwestern Community College offer a free webinar every Wednesday from 12:00-1:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with a different topic each week. Grab your lunch and log on with us to improve your business.

 Here’s what’s coming up:

Oct. 18: Small Business Experts and Organizations You Should Get to Know

 

Oct. 25: Learn to Resolve Conflicts Effectively as a Small Business Owner

 

Nov. 1: It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know – Building Business Connections

 

Nov. 7: How to Create a Wix Website

 

Nov. 15: Secrets to Keeping Customers for Life

 

 

 

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Virtual Business Counseling

provided through a grant from Dogwood Health Trust.
Wednesdays from 7am-3pm.
Download Nicole’s free e-book, “How to Eradicate Fear- A Guide for Entrepreneurs”.

Schedule a Session

CONNECT

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