SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL

The Small Business Council is a group of volunteer business owners, managers and leaders who operate new and established businesses in Onslow County. This council serves as an open forum to provide resources and partners with The Small Business Center providing seminars of various business topics and guest speakers specific to industry to assist with challenges faced in the business community.

For more information contact Laurette Leagon at 910-347-3141 ext 231 or President@jacksonvilleonline.org

 

Upcoming Small Business Council meeting:

 

Small Business Seminar: Three AI Tools You’re Not Using

Thursday, March 5, 2026

8:30AM-10:30AM

The Commerce Center: 1099 Gum Branch Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, yet most professionals are only scratching the surface. In this engaging seminar, you’ll discover three innovative AI tools that often fly under the radar but can save time, boost productivity, and spark creativity. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, you’ll see how these tools can streamline workflows and strengthen decision-making.

This session is part of the Small Business Council training series at the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce. It is open to the public and chamber membership is not required to attend.

Speaker(s): Stephanie Parker, Director of Business and Industry at Coastal Carolina Community College and April Priester, Director- Small Business Center at Coastal Carolina Community College