Take Your Business to the Next Level with Free Training

PITTSBORO, N.C. Small business owners across Central North Carolina have a new opportunity to grow their businesses, increase sales, and reach new customers. Next Level, a free 10-week, in-person program offered by the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, with financial support from NC IDEA, is open for enrollment. Next Level will take place at the college’s Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro and run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 26, 2025.

The program features expert instruction from Dr. Michael Barbera, Chief Behavioral Officer at Clicksuasion Labs, an award-winning consumer psychologist and business strategist whose clients include Fortune 500 companies.

Next Level uses the science of decision-making to help entrepreneurs identify revenue-generating opportunities, expand their market reach, and implement strategies proven to drive sustainable growth.

Designed specifically for entrepreneurs who are ready to expand, Next Level provides a step-by-step approach. Each week, participants will engage in hands-on activities, receive expert instruction, and work on real-world applications of the business strategies they learn.

Who Should Apply?

  • Home-Based Business Owners: Learn how to grow without leaving home or assess when and how to take the leap into a new location.
  • Brick-and-Mortar Business Owners: Discover how to boost foot traffic, increase online sales, and grow your customer base beyond your current market.

Apply Today

Spots are limited. Register today for the CCCC Small Business Center Next Level Program 
For more information, contact Phillip Pappas with the CCCC Small Business Center at ppappas@cccc.edu

 

About the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center
The CCCC Small Business Center supports local entrepreneurs and small business owners through free workshops, one-on-one business advising, and access to resources that promote economic growth throughout Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties.