If you're a new small business owner or a potential small business owner, this webinar is designed for you. Presenter Dennis Watts will help you: Gain a beginning basic workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your small business. Learn about the three most important financial reports, Get an overview of how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. Attendees must be pre-registered, and 18 or older to attend. Learn more at www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=280440011.

Also Appearing: Right Road Trio https://www.facebook.com/events/913541403501552/

This webinar is important for both new and experienced business owners. From presenter Dennis Watts, you will: Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop the best tax strategy for your business. Become familiar with the latest tax forms and procedures for both state and federal taxes. Discover how everyday business decisions can have tax implications that can affect your bottom line. And more. Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend. Learn more at www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=280440012.

Come join us for our first Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! We will beserving pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, coffee and water. All proceeds will help support the Ladies Auxiliary 2024 Community Outreach Events. March 2nd, 7-10am Meadow Fire Department Adults $10, Children (8 & under) $5 https://www.facebook.com/events/291724523897501/

With so many social media platforms available, how do you choose which one(s) are appropriate for your business. Learn how in this informative webinar from the Johnston Community College Small Business Center. Topics discussed will include an overview of the most popular social media platforms, finding your audience on social channels, best practices for social media content and tools and tips to save time managing your social media from JNOW Digital founder Shanna Capps. Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend. To sign up, visit www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440015.

Join us for lunch on Monday, Marth 4th, and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the Partnership for Children! We’ll be at ClaytonSteakhouse (307 E. Main St., Clayton) with seatings at 11:30 am or 1 pm. Tickets are just $25, but spots are limited, so buy yours today! https://bit.ly/Clayton_Steakhouse https://www.facebook.com/events/271931639037210/

It’s so close you can almost smell it! The “BEST” wood cookedbbq pork and fried chicken in Johnston County. Annual fire department fundraiser, Saturday March 9th,2024. 11am - untill. https://www.facebook.com/events/909935213957334/

Join us for an outdoor market of local artists and makers at ONSFH! https://www.facebook.com/events/722460166521201/

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm Where: Sarah Yard Community Center, Smith-Collins Park, 909 Lee Street, Smithfield NC Who: Fentanyl Victim Families (bring 18x20 poster of your loved one). Non-partisan. Open to the public, press, law enforcement, elected officials, public health advocates. CONTACTS Barb Walsh, Executive Director, 919-614-3830, barb@fentvic.org, www.fentvic.org Fentanyl Victims Network of NC (fentvic.org), 501(c)(3) EIN 88-3921380 Local Coordinators: Missy Duff 919-464-5970 & Kamaya Duff 919-464-6855 It’s Bigger Than Me Michiko’s Voice. Email: itsbiggerthanmemichikovoice@gmail.com PURPOSE NC Fentanyl Victim Families educational networking and advocacy event Spark public safety conversations within communities about the dangers of illicit fentanyl, particularly counterfeit pressed pills (Adderall, Xanax, Percocet), and access to life-saving naloxone in schools and the community FACTS 16,228 NC residents killed by fentanyl in 9.5 years, 2013-Sept 2023 (NC OCME Dec 2023) 7 out of 10 ‘street’ pressed copy-cat pills contain lethal fentanyl additives (DEA 2023) 8 NC residents die each day (NC OCME) This means 8 more NC families implode each day. NC is #4 in nation in fentanyl fatalities (CDC 2023) yet #10 in population. Fentanyl is leading cause of death in NC for 18–25-year-olds (CDC 2022) 1,764 fentanyl fatalities combined occurred 2013-Sept 2023 in the Counties of Johnston (206), Harnett (227), Nash (137), Sampson (64), Wake (867), Wayne (146) and Wilson (117) source: NC State Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics Death Certificate Data Links to fentanyl fatality data. Go to fentvic.org website, select RESOURCES tab, select NC COUNTY REPORTS, select COUNTY NAME you are interested in. JOHNSTON: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Johnston_County.pdf HARNETT: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Harnett_County.pdf NASH: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Nash_County.pdf SAMPSON: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Sampson_County.pdf WAKE: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Wake_County.pdf WAYNE: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Wayne_County.pdf WILSON: https://fentanylvictimsnetworknc.org/wp-content/uploads/reports/Wilson_County.pdf ABOUT: Fentvic.org is a charitable nonprofit located in Wake County NC. Fentvic.org is an action-oriented grassroots nonprofit that promotes Public Safety, Education, Justice, Advocacy, and Support of NC fentanyl victim families in all 100 NC Counties. RULES: Non-partisan public event. Treat victim families with dignity and respect. Avoid trigger word ‘overdose.’ Prohibited: political statements/ranting, helium balloons, firearms, and alcohol. No food service, just hugs.

Come Paint & Sip on your favoriteCOFFEE with a little twist.☕️We are creating a private event with tapas, paint, sip and conversation. No stress, no judgment, no drama and no negativity. Just come out to laugh and relax with friends. All you need will be provided, just bring yourself.😊 You will enjoy a nice time out with goodfolk and great energy. $40.00 per guest (21 & over) *If you are not a coffee person, you will have other delicious options, we promise. https://www.facebook.com/events/712811997299402/