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 Tour at Mine Safety Appliances
Thursday, August 6, 2026
8:30AM-10:30AM
Meet at Mine Safety Appliance: 352 White St., Jacksonville, NC 28546
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) in Jacksonville, NC. This tour will provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about MSA’s operations, workplace safety practices, and the important role safety equipment plays in protecting workers across various industries.
This session is offered in partnership with the Small Business Council at the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend; however, pre-registration is required to participate in the tour.
Registration Required: Participants must RSVP to attend the tour. Registration is required to ensure enough safety glasses are available for all attendees.
==Safety Requirement: No open-toed shoes are permitted. Participants must wear appropriate closed-toe footwear.==
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled tour time so we can begin promptly.
This tour is a great opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members interested in learning more about manufacturing operations, workplace safety, and local industry practices.
