Local entrepreneurs and business owners are preparing for the upcoming Bladen Community College Small Business Expo, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, an event organized through a partnership between the college, its Small Business Center, and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
The expo is designed to serve as a critical platform for local economic development, offering a structured environment for networking, collaboration, and strategic growth. With a registration deadline of April 22 approaching, the event represents a timely opportunity for Bladen County's business community to connect, share resources, and gain valuable insights. The day-long event aims to bring together a diverse mix of startups and established companies, fostering connections that organizers hope will strengthen the local business ecosystem.
What We Know So Far
- The Bladen County Small Business Expo is a joint effort by Bladen Community College, its Small Business Center, and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, according to multiple reports.
- The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Bladen Community College auditorium in Dublin, N.C.
- A pre-expo seminar titled 'How to Start a Business the Right Way' will begin earlier in the day at 8:30 a.m., as reported by wwaytv3.com.
- The deadline for businesses wishing to register as participants or exhibitors for the expo is Wednesday, April 22.
- Key activities planned for the day include a Small Business Seminar, the Pitch It Bladen County Awards Ceremony, and a 3-minute Business Spotlight session for participants.
