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EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and your Small Business Center Director invites you to attend a roundtable discussion about funding opportunities and support services for agribusiness entrepreneurs. 

Join us, and representatives from:

  • Farm Service Agency
  • Natural Resource and Conservation
  • NC Department of Agriculture 
  • NC Cooperative Extension
  • ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and/or
  • Western NC Food Justice Initiative

You will have an opportunity to share questions before the event to help us share information that you want to know. Registration is now open; please use the link below to register for the roundtable in your county.


Tuesday, Sept. 20, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Southwestern Community College Small, Jackson Campus, Business Center 323B Balsam
  • Facilitated by the Southwestern Community College Small Business Center
  • Registration for Jackson Campus

Monday, Sept. 26, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Tri-County Community College Small Business Center, Marble Campus, Cherokee County Center for Applied Technology
  • Facilitated by the Tri-County Community College Small Business Center
  • Registration for Marble Campus

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Thursday, Sept. 29, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Southwestern Community College, Swain Center, Room 101
  • Facilitated by the Southwestern Community College Small Business Center
  • Registration for Swain Campus

Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Southwestern Community College, Macon Campus, Groves Center Room 205
  • Facilitated by the Southwestern Community College Small Business Center
  • Registration for Macon Campus