Northeast State to offer free Small Business Series workshops this fall
STAR STAFF REPORT Small business owners and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to strengthen their marketing, financial and technology skills this fall through a series of free workshops offered by […]
Published 3:16 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026STAR STAFF REPORTSmall business owners and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to strengthen their marketing, financial and technology skills this fall through a series of free workshops offered by Workforce Solutions at Northeast State Community College. Sponsored by The Bristol Hotel, the Small Business Series features five workshops focused on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and content marketing to QuickBooks and tax preparation. Each workshop will be offered twice on the same day to provide greater flexibility for participants. Morning sessions will be held from 9-11 a. m. at The Bristol Hotel, Shelby Room, 115 Country Music Way in downtown Bristol. Afternoon sessions will be offered from 1:30-3:30 p. m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market St. in downtown Kingsport. The workshop schedule includes:Content Marketing for Small Business— Aug. 24Writing Across Channels with AI— Sept. 14Serving Your Customers & Generating Content— Sept. 28QuickBooks How-To— Oct. 12Prepare for Tax Season— Dec. 7The series opens with Content Marketing for Small Business, an interactive workshop presented by Letterpress Communications. Participants will learn how to build a recognizable brand, identify and reach their target audience, and develop a practical content strategy designed to support long-term business growth. Email newsletter signupThe session will also cover the fundamentals of owned, earned and paid media, while teaching participants how to create consistent content, organize a publishing schedule and measure success through marketing metrics. Organizers said the series is designed for entrepreneurs launching new businesses, owners looking to expand existing operations and anyone interested in using artificial intelligence and other technology to improve business performance. Registration is free, but early registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, contact Workforce Solutions at 423-354-5237 or WorkforceSolutions@NortheastState. edu.