Women's Business Center at Alcorn State University

Thanks to everyone who attended last Friday's "Digital Marketing Bootcamp" from Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network! The attendees joined up at our Natchez Campus office for an informative session that boosted their skills to promote their small businesses online. Huge thanks to Mississippi SBDC for bringing this event to Natchez! 📸 : KD-Public Relations

FREE Upcoming Online Training Seminar from WBC at Alcorn State University! •• Join Dian Lusher as she demonstrates "Entrepreneur Time Management" on Thurs., Nov. 14, 2024, at 6:30pm! To register for the ONLINE webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/AlcornWBC For Questions or More Information, contact: Dillon West at 601-304-4342 or wbc@alcorn.edu ========== Training Topics: This webinar to help you succeed in business! Description: Time management is an important skill because it can help you be more productive, reduce stress, improve your work-life balance, build confidence, improve your decision-making, and save money. Instructor: Dian Lusher provides dynamic training and presentations nationally on developing and marketing a business, customer service, dealing with change, managing conflict, and management and leadership skills. A former trainer for AT&T for 19 years, Dian took her skills and became an entrepreneur and a Chief Empowering Officer-CEO in 1985. She is the past Chair of the St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce and the past President of the Children’s Advocacy Center. Dian has served on business, economic, and civic boards receiving numerous awards and honors such as Jefferson Parish JEDCO Entrepreneur of the Year, Greater NO Woman-Owned Business of the Year, and Woman of the Year from the Professional Women of St. Tammany. #alcornstateuniversity #womensbusinesscenter #natchezmississippi #southwestmississippi #education #natchezdemocrat #sba #onlineseminar #smallbusiness #dianlusher #businessstartup #webinar #businessplanning #businessplan #misslou #networking #startabusiness #startuptips #motivation

FREE Online Training Seminar from WBC at Alcorn State University! Join us on Mon., Nov. 4th at 6:30pm. Tracy Hartwell, Credit Manager with OneTrust Home Loans, presents “Small Business Survival Guide”! To register for the ONLINE webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/AlcornWBC For Questions or More Information, contact: Dillon West at 601-304-4342 or dwest@alcorn.edu ========== Description: In this training, you'll learn the importance of starting and maintaining a small business is no easy feat. There are a lot of moving parts, and if any one of them isn't working properly, the whole business can suffer. That's why it's important to have a guide that can help you keep everything running smoothly. Instructor: Tracy Hartwell is a native of Natchez, Mississippi, and alumnae of Natchez High School. She is a graduate of the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Jobs Corps Center in Memphis, TN, where she focused on Accounting. She received her certification in 2005, after which Tracy has been working in the banking and financial industry. Currently, she is a Client Manager with OneTrust Home Loans. This experience in the financial sector has led Tracy to compassion and seek ways to educate and give back to others. She founded the non-profit TNT Systematics, in 2018, to provide vital information services and resources to youth and young adults on financial and goal-setting strategies. She currently serves as the organization’s CEO. TNT Systematics also has a diverse offering of scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Tracy’s mission is to be a community activist, focusing on assisting youth and young adults to understand why knowledge about financial stability is essential and how that stability can be achieved. #alcornstateuniversity #womensbusinesscenter #natchezmississippi #southwestmississippi #education #natchezdemocrat #sba #onlinesemina #smallbusiness #tracyhartwell #Facebooktutorials #onetrusthomeloans #metabusinesssuite #metaads #webinar

FREE Online Training Seminar from WBC at Alcorn State University! Join us on Mon., Oct. 30th at 6:30pm. Paula Morris with Concordia Bank & Trust presents “4 Everyday Principles That Lead To Financial Success”! To register for the ONLINE webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/AlcornWBC For Questions or More Information, contact: Dillon West at 601-304-4342 or dwest@alcorn.edu ========== Description: We all grew up hearing expressions that, when applied, can significantly impact our financial well-being. For example, have you ever heard the saying, "Save for a rainy day"? Or how about "Count the cost"? In this session, we will discuss four everyday principles. By incorporating these principles into our daily lives, we can improve both our personal and business finances! Instructor: Paula Morris is a highly experienced professional in banking and finance with over 30 years of expertise. For the past 28 years, she has been employed by Concordia Bank and Trust Company and has held various positions within the industry. Paula is a specialist in personal and commercial lending and is known for her passion and innovation, as well as her skills in clear communication, active listening, honesty, and tenacity. She currently serves as both a branch manager and a loan officer. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Paula engages with students and groups to discuss topics such as banking, budgeting, and setting off on the right financial track. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and reading. #alcornstateuniversity #womensbusinesscenter #natchezmississippi #southwestmississippi #education #natchezdemocrat #sba #onlineseminar #smallbusiness #paulamorris #businessstartup #webinar #businessplanning #businessplan #misslou #networking #startabusiness #startuptips #motivation

FREE Online Training Seminar from WBC at Alcorn State University! Join us on Thurs., Oct. 24th at 6:30pm. Tracy Hartwell, Credit Manager with OneTrust Home Loans, presents “Turning Your Passion Into Profit”! To register for the ONLINE webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/AlcornWBC For Questions or More Information, contact: Dillon West at 601-304-4342 or dwest@alcorn.edu ========== Description: In this training, you'll learn how important passion is for being successful. We’ll help you find what you love to do and set goals to work toward it. It's also important to be patient, as success takes time. Remember, while making money is nice, having fun and following your passion is what matters most! You'll leave ready to turn your passions into something great! Instructor: Tracy Hartwell is a native of Natchez, Mississippi, and alumnae of Natchez High School. She is a graduate of the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Jobs Corps Center in Memphis, TN, where she focused on Accounting. She received her certification in 2005, after which Tracy has been working in the banking and financial industry. Currently, she is a Client Manager with OneTrust Home Loans. This experience in the financial sector has led Tracy to compassion and seek ways to educate and give back to others. She founded the non-profit TNT Systematics, in 2018, to provide vital information services and resources to youth and young adults on financial and goal-setting strategies. She currently serves as the organization’s CEO. TNT Systematics also has a diverse offering of scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Tracy’s mission is to be a community activist, focusing on assisting youth and young adults understand why knowledge about financial stability is essential and how that stability can be achieved. #alcornstateuniversity #womensbusinesscenter #natchezmississippi #southwestmississippi #education #natchezdemocrat #sba #onlineseminar #smallbusiness #tracyhartwell #Facebooktutorials #onetrusthomeloans #metabusinesssuite #metaads #webinar