Landfill Methane Energy Project
Started in July 2006, this project began looking at how methane that naturally escapes the Rockingham County landfill could be used for economic development purposes. One of the initial ideas being tested is to determine whether a Rural Heritage Business Center could be developed to provide space and assistance for entrepreneurs in the industries of farming, equestrianism, arts & crafts, woodworking and tourism. Funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, the Appalachian State University Energy Center has developed a report outlining the potential monetary value of the landfill's methane to Rockingham County , and they are seeking a renewal of the grant to further study how to best utilize it. Click here to visit the website
Rockingham County Business Coalition
The Rockingham County Business Coalition is a partnership of economic development and business assistance organizations from throughout Rockingham County . Launched in November 2006 and formally announced in July 2007, partners include the City of Eden Business Development Department, City of Reidsville Economic Development Department, Eden Chamber of Commerce, Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, RCC Small Business Center , Rockingham County Business & Technology Center , Rockingham County Partnership for Economic & Tourism Development and Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. The Business Coalition wants to ensure a healthy, collaborative and streamlined business climate for businesses of all sizes and entrepreneurs of all types. Click here to visit the website
Online Business Planning & Resource Guide
Developed by the RCBTC, this tool provides a step-by-step approach to starting a business in Rockingham County . It helps entrepreneurs evaluate their initial idea, put that idea into a business plan and finally understand all the legal steps required to start a business. Additionally, the Guide provides links to a wealth of other resources that can help them with their business. Starting a business isn't easy, but this tool should simplify the process, especially when combined with the business counseling resources of SCORE® . Click here to get started
Rockingham Community Kitchen
The Rockingham Community Kitchen (RCK) offers farmers, caterers and chefs an inexpensive place to create value-added food products. This kitchen is certified by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which allows food produced in it to be sold to the public. Funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, the RCK is a partnership between the RCBTC, NC Cooperative Extension and the Rockingham Opportunities Corporation. Our hope is that this project will help keep farmers farming and help create new food entrepreneurs in Rockingham County . Click here to visit the RCK website
Rockingham County SCORE®
The RCBTC began discussions with SCORE® of Greensboro in February 2006, and formally launched a branch of the Greensboro Chapter of SCORE® in July 2006. SCORE® is a national non-profit organization funded by the Small Business Administration to provide no-cost business counseling services to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Partnering with SCORE® allowed the RCBTC to expand its services in these areas by tapping a volunteer base of very talented business professionals. If you need help starting your business or making your business more successful, SCORE® is here to help.
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