Thanks to Beaufort Community College's Small Business Center, Hyde County North Carolina, and Open Source Ocracoke, I'll have the pleasure of working with a group of Creative Entrepreneurs there.
The fliers shown below provide basic information. This post will provide more details about our time together, and a description of my business background.
Part I of our program will consist of a series of small group work sessions. These will be held at The Magic Bean; each participant will select one session to attend; and a maximum of eight participants will participate in each session.
In this part of our program, we'll
begin with the basics, asses each business' current level of expertise, and set realistic measurable goals for each participant. We've strive to identify ways in which participants can support each other in achieving success, and an underlying theme of increasing year-round income will be woven throughout our time together..
Please Note: Because we've had an unexpected interest in meeting in the evenings, we'll be adding one additional small work group on either Monday or Wednesday from 5:00 until 8:00. If you're interested in attending this session, please contact Kim Meacham at 252-588-2205 or milkstreetsoap@gmail.com with your preference.
Part II - Collaborative Group Session For All Participants
On Thursday, from 12:30 until 3:00, all of those who participated in the Small Group Sessions will gather at The Ocracoke Community Center. Lunch will be provided, and newly developed marketing plans will be discussed, as will the the manner in which collaborations can be developed for the benefit of all involved.
Cost
The all inclusive cost for attending one Small Group Session AND The Collaborative Group Session For All Participants is just $35, and this includes lunch on Thursday!
Registration
To register, please call Kim Meacham at 252-588-2205 or email her at milkstreetsoap@gmail.com with your preferences. Space will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis, and several of the Small Group Sessions have already reached capacity.
Beginning at thirteen years old, I held one to three jobs at a time at various restaurants and retail establishments. At the ripe old age of twenty-three, I applied for a job as a bank teller. My biggest goal at the time was to be off from my job on weekends. This single step led to that and so much more,
I was hired by a community bank on a part time basis, which led to a full time teller position, and then a customer service position. Simultaneously, as a benefit of my employment, I began to attend Westminster College in pursuit of an accounting degree.
I entered the banking industry at exactly the right time; I worked hard; and my hard work was rewarded. As the years progressed, the bank was acquired numerous times, and my career developed and grew along with it. This led to positions as a Product Development Manager, Marketing Manager, and eventually a Corporate Cash Management Officer.
When I moved to North Carolina in 2004, I worked for a single year in the financial service industry. Then I jumped into a career as an Entrepreneur and Artist. It was the single best career decision of my life, and I'm grateful for it every day.
As an artist and entrepreneur, I owned and operated a teaching studio. I've sold the work of my hands online, at retail shows, on a consignment basis at galleries, and as a wholesale provider to boutiques and stores. For five years I owned and managed Artist Alley, voted to be Moore County North Carolina's Top Art Gallery. Today I market my work as Jean Skipper Originals. My studio is located at Creative Studios, NC, and I also co-own and operate ReMe Retreats.
My career has taken many twists and turns through the years to bring me to exactly this place. My background is unique in its combination of Business, Art, Entrepreneurship, and Community. I've learned from the best and the worst of my experiences, and some of my greatest joy comes in sharing all of this with others to help them further their own businesses and careers.
I'm passionate about what I do.
I love to help others.
And I hope that you'll consider joining us on Ocracoke.
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