Theresa “Terri” Dennison has announced she will be taking on a new role to help further small business development throughout Bladen County.
Dennison, who was hired in October 2019 to take on a joint position of Director of Communication and Marketing for the Town of Elizabethtown, was also in charge of managing the local Chamber of Commerce. Now, she has joined the team at the Small Business Center at Bladen Community College to continue her work.
“After having worked with the Town of Elizabethtown and the Chamber of Commerce for several years, I have decided to try a new challenge. Recognizing that the spirit of entrepreneurship is very much alive here and that small businesses are important to the past and future of Bladen County; I have accepted the position of Small Business Center Director at Bladen Community College,” shared Dennison in an email to her network, altering them of the change.
“In my new role, I will remain active with the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Promotion Committee. I hope to use my connections with local, county and state agencies for the benefit of potential and existing businesses,” she added.
Besides offering a full schedule of business development courses, the Small Business Center does one-on-one counselling.
Click here for a list of upcoming classes. Read more about Dennison's past work with the Elizabethtown — White Lake Chamber of Commerce here.
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