CVCC offering free small business workshops

August 27, 2026

Grit & Grind Cafe in Phenix City, AL has experienced small business success. (Photo/Grit & Grind Cafe)

If you are thinking of joining the small business boom, Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) will be hosting a series of free workshops beginning October 6. Whether you’re launching a new business or looking for ways to strengthen an existing one, these workshops are designed to help you plan smarter, operate more efficiently, and grow with confidence.

CVCC Small Business workshop schedule

October 6 – Vision, Mission, and Values
October 13 – Budgeting and Forecasting
October 20 – Marketing ROI
October 27 – Enhancing Strategic Planning
November 3 – Understanding Business Cash Flow
November 10 – Increasing Business Efficiency with AI

Small businesses drive the economy by employing nearly half of the private-sector workforce. They fund local communities, spark new ideas, and form 99.9% of all U.S. companies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new business applications averaged more than 500,000 per month in May and June. Those were historically high numbers.

CVCC’s Small Business Workshop series kicks off October 7. (Photo/CVCC)

Are you ready to start a business or to build a stronger, smarter business? CVCC’s Small Business Support Workshop Series offers practical tools and strategies you can put to work right away and there is no cost.

The workshops will be held at the CVCC Workforce Training Center, 3413 S. Seale Road, in Phenix City from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm EST.

To sign up visit https://bit.ly/4xk2MDL, scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Lessons learned from small businesses

If you are still on the fence about forming a business, visit these stories and learn from some of the successful small business owners or managers in our area.