• JAN. 7: East Carolina University’s Lifelong Learning Program will hold a free open house from 2-4 p.m. at the Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation Center, 4561 County Home Road. “America’s Music Down to Its Roots” will be presented by Willie Nelms. Lifelong Learning Program members and others will have an opportunity to register for spring courses and events, meet program instructors, and view program partners’ exhibits and services. Refreshments will be served. Register by Jan. 3. To register or for more information, call 328-9198 or visit online at www.ecu.edu/llp.
• JAN 10: Dixon Hughes Goodman presents the 2012 Economic Forecast Luncheon at noon at the City Hotel and Bistro. Rick Niswander, vice chancellor for finance and administration at East Carolina University, will be the featured speaker. The registration deadline is Jan. 5. Visit www.greenvillenc.org for more information.
• JAN. 11: The Small Business and Technology Center at East Carolina University offers a free seminar on how to write a business plan and the basics of starting a business from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Willis Building. All materials will be provided at no cost to the participants. To register, email mciesielski@sbtdc.org or call 737-1385.
• JAN. 17: The Small Business Center at Pitt Community College offers a “Company Policy for Your Protection” seminar at 6 p.m. For registration information call 493-7388.
• JAN. 18: Susanne Sartelle, president of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce and author of “God, People, Money: Proven Ideas To Translate Your Faith Into the Workplace,” will be the featured speaker at Called2Business from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenville Country Club. Sartelle’s book Her book profiles a number of businesses, including several local businesses, that have successfully incorporated faith into their workplaces. The cost is $10, which includes a buffet lunch. RSVP by email to called2business@yahoo.com
• JAN. 19: The Small Business Center at Pitt Community College offers a “Starting a Business” seminar from 6-9 p.m. For registration information call 493-7388.

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