DUNN - The Central Carolina Community College Harnett Small Business Center's Small Business Summit will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. This free event will be held at the Triangle South Enterprise Center, 600 S. Magnolia Ave., Dunn. In addition, a free seminar, "How to Get Capital for Your Business," will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the same location.

The Small Business Summit is an opportunity for small businesses and those who seek to start a new business to gain knowledge from a variety of local and state resources.

Participating agencies and organizations include the CCCC Small Business Center, the Dunn Area Committee of 100, NC Rural Center, Triangle South Enterprise Center, Harnett County Economic Development, NC Retail Merchants, Harnett County Arts Council, local Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Technology and Development Center, Triangle South Workforce Development, Harnett County Register of Deeds, and others.

Duke Energy Progress, First Citizens Bank, First Federal Bank, and Triangle South Workforce Development Board sponsor the event.

Whether you are an existing small business or looking to start one, the Small Business Summit will provide assistance to help make the best choices for your small business in areas such as gaining capital, networking, and expanding.

To register for the Small Business Summit, people can call 910-892-2884 or register at the website www.harnettsbc.com. Advance registration is recommended, but individuals can registration at the door the day of the Summit.

For more information on Central Carolina Community College, visit the college website at www.cccc.edu.