The e-newsletter for Catawba County's Existing Industries
Vol. 15 Issue 3
State Trade Expansion Program: STEP 11
September 26, 2023
10:00-11:00 am

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is designed to help North Carolina small businesses fund international trade costs. Qualifying exporters are eligible for up to $16,000 in reimbursements for international business-building activities over the next twelve months.

This one-hour webinar is designed for NC exporters to understand eligibility for funding through the STEP program and, more specifically, about utilizing the current program, STEP 11. The following topics will be addressed: eligibility, application process, offerings, program rules, and reimbursement process.
 
Fall 2023 Schedule:
September 12-December 7
Tuesday/Thursday
8:00-11:00 a.m.
CVCC Corporate Development Center
$600 (includes all materials and associated fees)

Contact Rusty Beam at 828.327.7000 or bbeam742@cvcc.edu.

This 16-week course will provide the foundation and skills to start or advance a Supply Chain Management career. Our program integrates local business tours, guest speakers, case studies, and engaging discussions to introduce participants to the complex, dynamic world of Supply Chain Management and Logistics. After completing the course, participants will receive a Supply Chain Management Certificate from CVCC.
In-Person Military
Hiring Event
November 8th
3:00-6:00 pm
Around each Veterans Day, our local NCWorks office hosts an in-person hiring event geared towards military talent actively seeking opportunities in the area. 

The event is free and is tentatively scheduled from 3:00-6:00 PM on November 8th.

Questions? Contact kpropst@catawbacountync.gov