WPCC Calendar
The calendar below includes important community and student-related dates and events occurring on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Check back often as dates will be added or updated. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Academic Calendar
While important academic dates and deadlines are listed on the calendar below, you can access a full Academic Calendar listing all dates by semester in our online catalog.
February 28, 2021 – WEBINAR March 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. March 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. March 2, 2021 – Do Good. Feel Good. All donors will receive a T-shirt & a $10 eGift Card! Plus, a wellness checkup including COVID-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code #45445 Do not present to donate if you have a fever. You must wait at least 14 days before donating if you have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID-19, have recently been tested and are pending test results for COVID-19 or if you have a confirmed active case of COVID-19. ID required. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Those who are 16 years old need parental permission. See website for more details. *One offer per donor, per donation. No cash value. Not-transferable. Not responsible for lost or stolen gift card. If you have recently donated, thank you. Please visit us when you are eligible to donate again. Donor must have successful donation to obtain results. If donor does not have account created in donor portal already, they must provide email address to phlebotomist at the time of registration so account can be created. Donor will receive email post donation with instructions. The same email provided at registration is used to activate donor portal account. March 1-3, 2021 All day The UNC System is holding a Virtual Transfer Fair for students and advisors March 1-3. There will be three sessions each day, with a group webinar in the first hour of each block and the second hour will offer opportunities to interact with representatives from UNC universities. There is a rotating schedule of the university representatives to accommodate different schedules. More information about the schedule and registration can be found at: virtualtransferfair.northcarolina.edu The session links will be made available the weekend before the Virtual Transfer Fair for those who register. March 4, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will provide a basic overview on privilege license tax. Participants will learn about the purpose of a privilege license, who must obtain a privilege license, and how to apply for a privilege license. March 4, 2021 – WEBINAR March 9, 2021 – Learn more about transferring to GWU during this virtual discussion: zoom.us/j/93492001056 March 11, 2021 – WEBINAR Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customers and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them. March 11, 2021 – WEBINAR Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. In Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan there are 4 ways to describe your customers and sources to find out how many there are in your market area. The program features 5 ways to create a winning plan to target them. March 17, 2021 – WEBINAR If you want to be successful, you can’t sit back and wait for customers to come to you – reach out to them. So where are they? Facebook. Facebook is the largest social network in the world, with more than 1.1 billion people logging in daily to spend an average of 58.5 minutes on the platform. If you sell products online and you don’t have a Facebook shop, you’re missing a huge opportunity. Let us show you just how easy it is to “Sell to the World” for free. What is Facebook Marketplace? Marketplace is an easy, convenient way to market your small business and sell in your local area. Customers can look through your listings or search for items near them to find great things to buy. March 18, 2021 – In this webinar, participants will learn about different options to advertise your business using online resources. These options are often easier and much less expensive than traditional advertising. We will discuss social media advertising through major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. as well as Google AdWords and other options. March 18, 2021 – WEBINAR There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. March 18, 2021 – WEBINAR There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing for Small Businesses you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. March 19, 2021 – WEBINAR Healthcare doesn’t need to be complicated for your business or your employees. On Friday, March 19th at 10am, you will learn how we provide “free” primary care and over 350 generic medications with ZERO cost share to the employee. Register for our upcoming webinar to hear the good news! March 23, 2021 – Don't miss the opportunity to learn the basics of starting a small business. Are you thinking about getting into business for yourself? This course covers the issues that an individual should consider before thinking about opening the doors. In other words, this course is the starting point on your journey into business ownership. Learn how to identify critical issues and make the right decisions as you prepare to start your business. Topics include business structures (sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations), licensing and zoning, trademarks, copyrights, patents, insurance, financing alternatives, record keeping, and taxes. March 25, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will help you with developing a solid business plan. In addition this session will provide essential information identifying your customer. You will be provided resources to research your competition and to interview potential customers. This session will also share reasons to develop a plan with focusing on what to include (executive summary, company information, product/service, HR, marketing, operations, and financial plans), and tips for writing a successful plan. March 25, 2021 – WEBINAR This webinar will help you with developing a solid business plan. In addition this session will provide essential information identifying your customer. You will be provided resources to research your competition and to interview potential customers. This session will also share reasons to develop a plan with focusing on what to include (executive summary, company information, product/service, HR, marketing, operations, and financial plans), and tips for writing a successful plan. March 29, 2021 All day March 30, 2021 – WEBINAR This workshop will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call the NC Department of Revenue toll free 1-877-252-3052.SunSunday MonMonday TueTuesday WedWednesday ThuThursday FriFriday SatSaturday
February 28, 2021 6:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
6:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
Learn the ABCs of how to start a small business combined with winning strategies from low-cost startups. ABCs Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget is easier now than it has ever been. In these challenging times everyone from the government to your local banker is trying to help you succeed.
March 1, 2021 All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
March 2, 2021 All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
10:00 am: Blood Drive
10:00 am: Blood Drive
March 3, 2021 All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
All day: UNC System Virtual Transfer Tour
March 4, 2021 11:00 am: Privilege License
11:00 am: Privilege License
2:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
2:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
Learn the ABCs of how to start a small business combined with winning strategies from low-cost startups. ABCs Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget is easier now than it has ever been. In these challenging times everyone from the government to your local banker is trying to help you succeed.March 5, 2021 March 6, 2021 March 7, 2021
March 8, 2021
March 9, 2021 2:00 pm: Gardner-Webb University Transfer Zoom
2:00 pm: Gardner-Webb University Transfer Zoom
March 10, 2021
March 11, 2021 2:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
2:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
6:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
6:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
March 12, 2021 March 13, 2021 March 14, 2021 March 15, 2021 March 16, 2021
March 17, 2021 11:00 am: Facebook Shops & Facebook Marketplace
11:00 am: Facebook Shops & Facebook Marketplace
March 18, 2021 11:00 am: Using Paid Online Ads to Promote Your Business
11:00 am: Using Paid Online Ads to Promote Your Business
2:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
2:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
6:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
6:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
March 19, 2021 10:00 am: Your Community Health Plan for Businesses
10:00 am: Your Community Health Plan for Businesses
March 20, 2021 March 21, 2021 March 22, 2021
March 23, 2021 6:00 pm: How to Start a Business
6:00 pm: How to Start a Business
March 24, 2021
March 25, 2021 2:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
2:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
6:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
6:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
March 26, 2021 March 27, 2021 March 28, 2021
March 29, 2021 All day: Summer/Fall Open Registration Begins
All day: Summer/Fall Open Registration Begins
March 30, 2021 9:00 am: Sales & Use Tax Workshop
9:00 am: Sales & Use Tax Workshop
March 31, 2021 April 1, 2021 April 2, 2021 April 3, 2021