Dr. Tony E. Johnson has been named Executive Director of Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (NC REAL). Johnson brings over 20 years experience leading entrepreneurial development initiatives in the public and not-for-profit arenas to the organization. Continue Reading…
By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Entrepreneurship and small business creation are the main focuses of NC REAL, and Angie Grohwin’s business is one of the program’s success stories. Grohwin opened The Coffee Place in May 2007. This June, she moved the shop to a larger facility next to the courthouse. Continue Reading…
The 2008 REAL Entrepreneurship Curriculum is now available for purchase to REAL Certified Facilitators. Continue Reading…
Ms. Rose Orange competed in the Business Plan Competition and placed 4th in the Nation! Rose presented her own business plan for her new business Topiary Rose. Rose competed and placed higher than several major universities, including Arizona State University, and Virginia Tech. Rose previously won 1st place in North Carolina at the State PBL competition. Continue Reading…
There are hundreds of successful entrepreneurs who start or expand businesses in your communities because of you and REAL Entrepreneurship. There are great stories about high school and middle school youth participating in community entrepreneurial activities, starting part time businesses or using REAL skills in some unique way. Make it a point to send us at least ONE article in the quarter for the REALTalk newsletter. This is a great way to promote your REAL graduates and your program across the state. It’s simple. Just email us at info@ncreal.org