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Richmond Community College’s Small Business bank for a startup loan; and how to set up a website
Center in Rockingham, funded by the North Carolina and keep it updated.
Vulcan Materials’ Jeanine Hanson presented
Community College System, provides free seminars,
webinars, and confidential counseling. Entrepreneurs “We have grown so much and have gone from one Miller the award, saying, “Since arriving in
receive checklists, business plan templates, trash truck to five, and from one goose-neck trailer to Richmond County, Tina Miller has immersed
marketing guidance, and budgeting advice. two of the Big Mack trucks – a fleet of +eight trucks,” herself into the Chamber of Commerce ... She is
said Donna Tedder. “We didn’t ever really think it innovative and always looking for smarter ways to
“From idea to opening and expanding,we are here would grow so much so fast!” assist other business owners and help the Chamber
to help with free business seminars, webinars, and move forward.”
confidential business counseling,” said Flynne Honeybee Bridal & Boutique
Meares, Small Business Center director. “If we don’t Miller chairs the Executive Committee of the
Melissa Billingsly opened Honeybee Bridal &
have the immediate answers or resources, we will Chamber’s Board of Directors and also sponsors
Boutique in 2022, carrying bridal, prom, and
connect you withwhatever you need.” many events in the community.
evening wear from sizes 0 to 32, plus accessories
and tuxedo rentals.
Tedder Trash Solutions Supporting Local Business
Donna and Harold Tedder turned their long- “We already need a bigger building,” said Billingsley. Richmond County thrives on locally owned
time vision into Tedder Trash Solutions, offering “We have increased in sales each year and have businesses. Shopping small fuels long-term success
affordable trash pickup and roll-off dumpster repeat customers from out of town.” and local talent.
services. Donna, a former educator and IT instructor, RichmondCC’s Small Business Center
sought guidance from the Small Business Center, State Farm - Tina Miller 121 S. Lee St., Rockingham, NC
which helped Donna write a business plan on Tina Miller began doing business as a State Farm 910.410.1687
“exactly what we have to do” and how to go to the insurance agent in Richmond County in 2021 and richmondcc.edu/small-business-center
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce | 910.895.9058 | richmondcountychamber.com
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