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Small Business Center ranked among top 10 in state

2017-10-17
SCC Small Business Center director Tiffany Henry
Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center has been ranked in the top 10 in North Carolina. Pictured is SCC Small Business Center director Tiffany Henry.

Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center has helped many small businesses succeed over the years; whether they were just starting out or established for decades.

So many businesses have been helped that SCC’s Small Business Center has been ranked among the top 10 in NC.

This success is due to the passion and dedication of SCC’s Small Business Center director Tiffany Henry.

“We are excited to be able to help as many individuals as we have,” said Henry. “These small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Having a small part in their success and growth is beyond rewarding.”

In the past year, SCC’s Small Business Center has served almost 1,900 people through seminars and programs. Henry has worked with 106 clients that resulted in 27 business startups which created 241 jobs.

There were also 69 jobs that were retained through helping existing businesses.

“We continue to be amazed and inspired by the way Tiffany helps small businesses succeed through SCC’s Small Business Center,” said Dr. Thom Brooks, vice president for instruction and student services at SCC. “She finds out what services are needed and she delivers. She’s an outstanding resource for existing and aspiring business owners throughout our service area.”

SCC’s Small Business Center offers seminars, workshops, private one-on-one counseling, training, and much more to help business owners at every stage.

For more information about SCC’s Small Business Center, visit www.southwesterncc.edu/SBC or call 828.339.4211.

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