--- title: "Small Business Center - Halifax Community College" canonicalUrl: "https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/small-business-center/" excerpt: "Small Business Center Overview The Purpose of the Small Business Center is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses by providing high quality, readily available assistance to prospective and existing small business owners. The overall objectives are to foster and support entrepreneurship and economic development and help equip people in both urban and rural communities to succeed in a technologically driven world. The Small Business Center Network has been in existence for forty years assisting the business, local government and non-profit sectors in accomplishing their goals. Our major focus is small businesses and start-ups. Halifax Community […]" datePublished: "2024-05-28T15:34:27+00:00" dateModified: "2025-10-21T13:23:44+00:00" --- - Small Business Center - Halifax Community College ** # Small Business Center ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-curve-white-gold-transparent-2.svg) ### Programs & Courses Health Sciences [Dental Hygiene](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/dental-hygiene/) - [Medical Laboratory Technology](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/medical-lab-technology/) - [Phlebotomy](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/phlebotomy/) - [Nursing](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/nursing-adn-lpn-nurse-aid-nfp/) Public Services - [Criminal Justice](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/criminal-justice/) - [Early Childhood Education](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/early-childhood-education/) - [Human Services](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/human-services/) Short-Term Training - [Basic Law Enforcement Training](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/basic-law-enforcement-training/) - [Customized Training](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/customized-training/) - [Ed2Go Online Learning](https://www.ed2go.com/halifaxccc/) - [Fire/EMS](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/fire-ems/) - [High School Diploma Equivalency](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/high-school-diploma-equivalency/) - [Human Resources Development](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/human-resources-development/) - [Small Business Center](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/small-business-center/) Skills & Training - [Automotive Systems](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/automotive-systems/) - [Business Administration](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/business-administration/) - [Cosmetology](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/cosmetology/) - [Computer Information Systems](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/computer-information-systems/) - [Electrical](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/electrical/) - [HVAC](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/hvac/) - [Industrial Systems](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/industrial-systems/) - [Medical Office Administration](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/medical-office-administration/) - [Office Administration](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/office-administration/) - [Plumbing](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/plumbing/) - [Welding](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/welding/) Transfer Programs - [High School Programs (CCP, NCEC, HCEC, RVEC, RREC)](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/high-school-programs-ccp-ncec-hcec-rvec-rrec/) - [Transfer Programs](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/transfer-programs/) ## [VIEW ALL PROGRAMS & COURSES](https://halifaxcc.edu/what-we-offer/programs-training/all-programs-and-courses/) ## [Discover Short-Term Training Classes](https://halifaxcc-register.fundfive.com/course) ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0-Transparent-Logo-1-1024x608.webp) ## Overview The Purpose of the Small Business Center is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses by providing high quality, readily available assistance to prospective and existing small business owners. The overall objectives are to foster and support entrepreneurship and economic development and help equip people in both urban and rural communities to succeed in a technologically driven world. The Small Business Center Network has been in existence for forty years assisting the business, local government and non-profit sectors in accomplishing their goals. Our major focus is small businesses and start-ups. Halifax Community College SBC service area includes businesses intending to locate, or who are currently located (physically), in Halifax County and Northampton County up to the Jackson, NC City Limits. If you would like to receive private counseling from the HCC Small Business Center, please complete the following online registration: [Register for Counseling](https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75240&subloc=0). ## Contact Us Today! SBC Office Location:** Advanced Manufacturing & Corporate Training Center (800 Building) **Kelly W. Barber**, Small Business Center Director**Email: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4cfc6c5d6c6c1d69d929ce4ccc5c8cdc2c5dcc7c78ac1c0d1) Office: 252-536-7274 Sandra Rudd-Knight**, SBC Administrative Coordinator **Email: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0b3b2b5a4a4abaea9a7a8b4f1f0f680a8a1aca9a6a1b8a3a3eea5a4b5) Office: 252-536-7261 ## Become a Counseling Client Please register in order to receive free**, **confidential** business advice from our advisors. Registration is fast, easy, and free. Our business counseling services are: - **Effective** – We have years of experience helping small businesses succeed - **Confidential** – All our clients, their businesses, and related information are kept strictly confidential – we will not sell or provide your information to anyone without your permission. - **Free** – Our business counseling services are provided free of charge to businesses and entrepreneurs **Businesses MUST be physically located (or will intend to locate) with a mailing address in the Halifax Community Small Business Center service area. There are 58 service areas based at Community Colleges across North Carolina so all businesses may be serviced through their local SBC.** - Free Small Business seminars, webinars, and networking/training events:**[View/Register for SBC Training Events](https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75240&subloc=0) - Free start-up counseling - Free consulting to existing businesses, government agencies and non-profits - Free help with business, management, and organizational issues - Free computer use and Internet access - Free Business Resource Center - Business Planning Process - Marketing: Products & Services, Packaging, Pricing, Distribution, Competition, Research - Financials: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Entrepreneurial Support Partners:** - [NC IDEA](https://ncidea.org/) - [NC Rural Center](https://www.ncruralcenter.org/) ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-curve-white-gold-transparent-2.svg) ![17th Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, Sept. 4th at Chockoyotte Country Club in Weldon, NC](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Golf-tournament-FB-header-1.png) ### Wanna get out on the course? Join us for the 17th Annual Halifax Community College Foundation Golf Tournament on September 4, 2026, at Chockoyotte Country Club! **Tee off is at 8:30 am.** [Register for the Golf Tournament!](https://halifaxcc.edu/give/hcc-foundation/foundation-golf-tournament/) ## Out of an abundance of caution, due to the expected severe threat of storms, Halifax Community College will be closed tomorrow, March 16th 2026, for students, faculty, and staff. Please be safe. [](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) #### NORMAL ALERT STATUS Halifax Community College has returned to **Normal Alert Status**. We appreciate the cooperation, patience, and responsiveness shown by our students, faculty, staff, and community partners during the brief Enhanced Alert period. Your commitment to safety helps us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone. #HalifaxCC #CampusSafety ## Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. ## Halifax Community College will operate remotely for Students, Faculty and Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Continue to monitor communications for further updates. ## Out of an abundance of caution, HCC will operate in a remote status for all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please continue to monitor official HCC communications for updates. Stay safe and warm. ## Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Updates will continue to be shared via HCC alerts, website, social media, and local news. Stay Safe. ## Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay, Thursday January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather. ## Due to campus conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to a remote learning and work environment on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please continue to monitor HCC email, website, and social media for updates and remain safe. ## Due to inclement weather, Halifax Community College will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students should check Blackboard for assignments. Please continue to monitor HCC Alerts via text, email, and news updates. Stay safe. ## Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather. ## Due to weather conditions, Halifax Community College will be on Remote Learning for Students, Faculty, and Staff, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. ## Due to expected inclement weather conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to Remote Status for Students, Faculty, and Staff beginning at noon today, Dec. 8, 2025. ## Attention, Students, Faculty, & Staff: ** Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025. ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/small_c_popup-150x150.webp) [close menu icon](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) ## HCC Has Extended Hours!** ### The Student Affairs team will extend hours from **August 18 to 21, operating 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.** This is to support students with admissions, financial aid, and course registration needs that fall outside regular operating hours. 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