Small Business Center

DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BUILDS BUSINESS

Read how libraries are making an impact here: One Small Business at a Time

Hello from the 4th floor! Our Small Business Center offers free workforce development and business information services, programs, and resources to the Triangle. Join us in our dedicated co-working space for budding entrepreneurs. Submit a request to use the Small Business SmOffice. Learn how to use Canva. Get your resume reviewed. Network with other entrepreneurs and discover something new.

We serve as a partner with city, county, and private agencies to support Durham’s local business endeavors. Keep up with SBC happenings by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here: dcolsmallbiz.substack.com

If you would like to host a workshop and contribute to a thriving business community of learners, submit a request here: https://durhamcountylibrary.org/co-sponsor-a-program/

Upcoming events

Fund My Business! *VIRTUAL*

Thursday, August 07, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Are you an entrepreneur who is set up and ready to access capital for your business? Join Centro Community Partners for a 3-session program of Fund My Business! This free online course aims to understand the sources of financing for...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen

Shelf Sessions ft BeMyFiasco

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

Our iconic live music series is back for Black Entrepreneur Month! ...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen

Registration required

Fund My Business! *VIRTUAL*

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Are you an entrepreneur who is set up and ready to access capital for your business? Join Centro Community Partners for a 3-session program of Fund My Business! This free online course aims to understand the sources of financing for...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen

LinkedIn Local™ Durham: BLK BIZ CONNECT

Saturday, August 16, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Library - Outdoors - 4th Floor Terrace)

Get ready for an unforgettable morning of authentic connections, celebration, and community at LinkedIn Local™ Durham: BLK BIZ CONNECT!...

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

Registration required

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Meet the business services team

Ciera

Ciera is the Business Services Manager. After traveling around the world, Ciera’s love for literacy and creativity pulled her back to Bull City. She has a passion for creating and fostering community partnerships; because when you include your community you offer opportunities to create services that benefit everyone.

Pronouns: she/her

Alexandra

Part-time Business Services Assistant who loves to create content, scroll on social media, and host events, all while listening to some great music. Alex’s knowledge when it comes to having an idea and turning it into a business and then managing that idea’s social media presence to help the brand to grow even more and to reach new people is what makes her stand out. She loves being helpful and being of assistance to make sure your questions are answered and giving you the right guidance to flourish in your personal and business goals!

Jana

Jana is the Senior Library Assistant for the Small Business Center. She began her career in public policy (mostly economic development and workforce development) then became a small business owner. She thinks the best part of her job is the creativity to create programs, the opportunity to hear what people are doing (for work and for fun), making connections, and learning new things. She’d like to keep Durham Durham-y and support its residents as they chase (and achieve!) their goals.

Pronouns: she/her

Nadia

Nadia is a part-time Business Services Assistant with a background in tourism, digital marketing, and information management. Her interest in libraries stems from a passion for health literacy and is driven by a passion for empowering communities through access to information. Nadia enjoys helping others reach their objectives and sharing work efficient resources.

Pronouns: she/her