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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 26-September 1, 2021 WE WILL BUY WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR TODAY! YOUR CAR TODAY! www.mooresautos.com www.mooresautos.com 345 S Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 M O O RE ' S AUTO S ALES ©communityfi rstmedia Well into the new year 2021, we are already looking to fall webi- nars and seminars for existing and potential business owners. As business owners many of you had to pivot to keep your business go- ing doing COVID 19.Getting back to your regular, fully opened busi- ness has brought some changes in your method of operation and also shed some light on needed help through training. You will be excited about our training for the fall. We have some new webinars and seminars along with the standard ones for Start-ups and Existing Businesses. New business ideas and opportunities are encouraging those who want to start a business. We are here to help with questions and guidance. Our services are FREE along with our training. Maybe this is the year you want to start your business. Let us help. https://www.isothermal.edu/industry/sbc/index.html For more information or to register, please call Dee Spurlin 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu Please check the State Small Business Center page https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260&subloc=0 ©Community First Media Community First Media ENCOURAGING SUCCESS ENCOURAGING SUCCESS 286 ICC Loop Road , Spindale, NC • 828-395-1416 September 9, 2021 – Starting a Small Business – Harry Ponder; 6:00-9:00 p.m. – ETWD Room 215 September 14, 2021 - How to Quickly Create a Wix Website that Shines-Nick Hawks; 6:00-8:00 pm Webinar September 16, 2021 – Advantages of a Home Based Business – Harry Ponder; 6:00-9:00 p.m. – ETWD Room 215 September 20, 2021 – How to Write a Business Plan – Russ Seagle; 12:00-1:30 p.m. Webinar September 21, 2021 – Starting a Non-Profi t Organization – Calvin Peterson; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Webinar September 22, 2021 – Content That Convinces: Moving Your Audience to Take Action and Convert – Martin Brossman – 6:00-8:00 p.m. Webinar September 23, 2021 – Measure of Success: Creating Tools and Processes to Report Impact; 9:00-10:30 a.m. Webinar September 23, 2021 – Sharing Your Sandbox: Creating Effective Business Partnerships; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. September 28, 2021 - Grant Writing 101 – Calvin Peterson; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Webinar CHALLENGE GRANT OFFERED to Recruit Medical Director for Local Pregnancy Resource Center Pregnancy Resource Center 124 Turner Street, Forest City, NC 28043 828-247-4673 info@hh4life.org hh4life.org • rutherfordprc.com If you are an M.D. or D.O., three to four hours of your time per month could save a life. Or many lives.* An anonymous donor has agreed to fund the purchase of ultrasound equipment (up to Forty Thousand Dollars) for Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Forest City. But only if we gain a one-year commitment from a N.C. licensed physician to volunteer to oversee the clinical services of our local pregnancy center. This crucial position only requires three or four hours per month, and 90% of the services can be done on-line. Hands of Hope provides free services to individuals in Rutherford County facing an unplanned pregnancy. M.D.'s and D.O.'s- Please help us secure this generous funding! Contact Paula at Hands of Hope for more information. *Women who see their baby via ultrasound chose life 50% of the time! Email to Email to events@rutherfordweekly.com events@rutherfordweekly.com or or www.rutherfordweekly.com www.rutherfordweekly.com to submit online. to submit online. Have interesting news about your business or organization? Email it to us! Email it to us! The Town of Rutherfordton announces registration is now open for 2021 Rutherfordton Citizens Academy. Town residents who are interested in increasing their knowledge about local government operations can apply now at https://forms.gle/5ZUSznqpzAqAKKa97 The start date is September 16 with classes meeting on Thursdays for the following six weeks. For further information about the Citizens Academy, contact Doug Barrick at dbarrick@ rutherfordton.net This free, interactive 7-week program is open to all community members 16 years old or older who are Town residents or work or own a business or property in the Town of Rutherfordton. Class size is limited to 10 participants to ensure a safe environment designed around COVID-19 guidelines. The program is designed to provide a fun, informative learning experience for citizens who want to know how the Town operates. The curriculum enables participants to develop leadership capabilities and build strong relationships, and encourage citizen involvement to effect positive change in the community. Classes are offered on Thursday nights from 6-8pm under the following itinerary: Session 1 — Introduction to Town Hall- September 16; Session 2 — Rutherfordton Police Department- September 23; Session 3 — Public Works Department- September 30; Session 4 — Norris Library - October 7; Session 5 — Rutherford Town Rising & Finance Dept - October 14; Session 6 — Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue- October 21; Session 7 —Bringing it All Together- October 28. Graduation — Town Council Meeting – November 3. Classes will be designed to meet in person and will follow the necessary guidelines to provide a safe environment. Plans to host electronic-style meetings will be made should restrictions prevent classes. Registration set for Citizens Academy; begins Sept. 16 in Rutherfordton Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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