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Business services

Housed on the fourth floor at Main Library, our small business center offers free workforce and business information services, programs, and resources. The Incubator also offers a dedicated co-working space to budding entrepreneurs.

The goals of business services are to promote workforce development and cultivate a thriving business community of learners. We serve as a partner with city, county, and private agencies to support Durham’s local business endeavors.

Thinking of starting your own business? We’re here to support you throughout the entire entrepreneurship process, from ideation to implementation. Explore free offerings below from the library and our neighbors.

Upcoming events

SBC's Expert Office Hours

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library (Study Room #4304)

La-Tasha Best-Gaddy, founder of Infinity Bridges, Inc., and couselor with the E3 Durham Progream will be available for business consulting at Main Library. To book an appointment...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

SBC's Expert Office Hours: Small Business Counseling

Thursday, June 08, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (Study Room #4304)

Ervin Allen, NCCU School of Business' counselor for the E3 Durham Program, is available for in-person small business consulting appointments. To book an appointment, please...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

SBC's Expert Office Hours

Friday, June 09, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

LaShon Harley, the NCCU School of Business' lead counselor for the E3 Durham Program, will be available for VIRTUAL small business consulting appointments. To book an appointment, please...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

SBC's Expert Office Hours

Saturday, June 10, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

LaShon Harley, the NCCU School of Business' lead counselor for the E3 Durham Program, will be available for VIRTUAL small business consulting appointments. To book an appointment, please...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds

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