• What's Next Seminar Series

    Fall 2026

  • Are you ready to reach next stage of business growth? If you have customers, revenue, and a desire to grow — this is What's Next! 

    This free six-session series, featuring in-person and virtual seminars, helps business owners reach the next stage of business growth. The What’s Next Seminar Series is hosted by the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development.

    Fill out this form to sign up for one or multiple seminars. Participants who attend all six seminars will earn a certificate of completion.  

    Registrants will receive a confirmation email. A Zoom meeting link to access the virtual seminars will be included in the confirmation email. The same link will apply to all virtual seminars.

    What's Next Seminar Details and Courses

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Select seminar(s) you will attend. Select all that apply.*

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    Tuesday, October 13: Sales and Marketing: Driving Growth and Visibility (In Person) . 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Matthews Community Center, 100 East McDowell Street. Matthews, NC 28105
    Tuesday, October 13: Sales and Marketing: Driving Growth and Visibility (In Person)

    6:00-8:00 p.m.


    Location: Matthews Community Center, 

    100 East McDowell Street. Matthews, NC 28105



    Free$ Free
      
    Thursday, October 15: Planning for Growth: Building a Roadmap to Scale Your Business (Virtual) . 1-2 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
    Thursday, October 15: Planning for Growth: Building a Roadmap to Scale Your Business (Virtual)

    1-2 p.m.


    Virtual (Zoom) 


    Free$ Free
      
    Tuesday, October 20: Funding for Growth: Fueling Your Next Stage of Success (Virtual). 1-2 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
    Tuesday, October 20: Funding for Growth: Fueling Your Next Stage of Success (Virtual)

    1-2 p.m.


    Virtual (Zoom) 

    Free$ Free
      
    Thursday, October 22: Scaling Operations: Integrating AI Into Your Business (Virtual) . 1-2 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
    Thursday, October 22: Scaling Operations: Integrating AI Into Your Business (Virtual)

    1-2 p.m.


    Virtual (Zoom) 

    Free$ Free
      
    Tuesday, October 27: Hiring for the Long Haul: Building a Team That Grows With You (Virtual) . 1-2 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
    Tuesday, October 27: Hiring for the Long Haul: Building a Team That Grows With You (Virtual)

    1-2 p.m.


    Virtual (Zoom) 



    Free$ Free
      
    Thursday, October 29: Tales of Growth: Learning from Entrepreneurs Who Have Scaled (In Person). 6-8 p.m. Location: Southern Lion, 11033 Carolina Place Parkway Pineville, NC 28134 (Ground floor; enter on Dillard’s Side) In-person
    Thursday, October 29: Tales of Growth: Learning from Entrepreneurs Who Have Scaled (In Person)

    6-8 p.m.


    Location: Southern Lion, 

    11033 Carolina Place Parkway Pineville, NC 28134 (Ground floor; enter on Dillard’s Side) 


    In-person

    Free$ Free
      
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