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A SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DIGITAL MARKETING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
What is Thrive Labs and Who Qualifies?
Thrive Labs 2025 is powered by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and is dedicated to helping small businesses in ROCKY MOUNT, NC grow and sustain long-term success.
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We provide FREE business resources and expert guidance for those who qualify!
What Thrive Labs Offers
Why Choose Us?
→ Increase Your Visibility Online!
→ Connect with Experts!
→ Access Marketing Stipend
→ Valuable Networking with Business Owners and Resources Partners!
→ All services offered FREE to those who qualify!
Each participating business will receive a FREE sustainability plan!
Thrive Labs wants to ensure that each participant has a plan for sustainability, no matter which service they choose.
Thrive Labs
Marketing
Workshops
WORKSHOPS
Register for one our upcoming workshops!
Attend 5 out of 8 workshops to be eligible for a $200 marketing stipend!
2025 Workshop Schedule
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How to Audit your Social Media and Improve Your Strategy
Thursday, April 24th | 6pm-7pm
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Brand Positioning: Standing Out From Competitors
Thursday, May 1st 2025 | 6pm-7pm
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Collaboration over Competition: Partnering with Local Non-profits
Tuesday, May 6th | 6pm-7pm
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​Excellent Customer Service for Small Businesses
Thursday, May 8th | 6pm-7pm
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Fundraising Strategies for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Thursday, May 15th | 6pm-7pm
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The Psychology of Branding: Converting Emotions to Revenue
Thursday, June 5th | 6pm-7pm
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Know Your Customers: How to Use AI to Attract & Sell to the Right Customers
Thursday, June 12th | 6pm-7pm
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Doing More with Less: Guide to Making BIG Impact With a Small Team
June 19th | 6pm-7pm
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Digital Must-Haves for Small Business
August 5th | 6pm-7pm
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AI for Small Business Marketing
August 12th | 12pm-1pm Webinar
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Beyond Banks: Options to Expand Your Marketing & Digital Presence on a Budget
August 12th | 6pm-7pm
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Marketing Plans
August 13th | 12pm - 1pm Lunch & Learn
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
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Marketing on a Budget - MANDATORY for ALL Stipend Recipients
August 19th | 6pm-7pm
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED.