Inkscape – Getting Started April 2023

April 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

Inkscape is a free vector graphics tool. It is very powerful and has many features and can take hours of practice and experience to become proficient. Start with the basics in this class with the objective of learning the basic structure. Attendees will develop a platform for further learning with this extensive tool. Learn the basics of this software to create your own projects.

 

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Date:
April 20, 2023
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Cost:
$49
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Organizer

Amy Barnes
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Ender Alumni Meeting: Flexible filament, CR30 & M600 revisited

April 6, 2023 @ 12:00 pm 2:00 pm CDT

If you are interested in 3D printing with the Ender 3 then you are in the right place!! This group is organized to share ideas and techniques and heartaches about getting good prints with the Ender 3.

There is no cost to be a member and generally we have meetings on a monthly basis with various technical topics infused with a pizza party.

Visit the Ender 3 Alumnni website here.

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Lunch & Learn Zoom Presentation: Why do I need a website if I have social media?

March 29, 2023 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm CDT

This is a free Zoom presentation led by Ms Ava Bock – Industrial Plastic Artist, Designer, & Art Educator and hosted by the RSCC Cumberland Business Incubator. You must also create an account and register through Pathful connect in order to receive a calendar link invite. Button is located below with the link to create an account and register for the event. If you do not do this, you will not be registered! (This is not an in-person event and lunch is not provided.)

Small Businesses & Social Media

Why do I need a website for my small business if I have social media and use Facebook Marketplace, TikTok, or Instagram?

Key Questions

1. How does having a website add value if I use other social media channels?

2. What is a low-cost solution for a website instead of the thousands of dollars that I hear people spend on a website?

3. Does every business owner need to hire someone to maintain their website or is it easier than I think it is?

Expected Outcomes

How to create a website for a small business and why I need a website even if I use social media.

Free

Laser: Safety & Basic Use Class

April 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use a laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. The sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!

Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student. Closed toe shoes are required to safely use this equipment.

$20 supplies are included
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Laser: Safety & Basic Use Class

April 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CDT

In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use a laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. The sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!

Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student. Closed toe shoes are required to safely use this equipment.

$20 supplies included
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Sales Training: A Winning Combination

April 5, 2023 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm CDT

Tammy Roberts will be using her extensive sales and business background to deliver a 5 session Lunch & Learn series on sales training. Sessions will be held in person at the Cumberland Business Incubator from 11:30am – 1pm CT each Wednesday from April 5 – May 3. (bring your own lunch)

  1. Qualities of a Successful Salesperson: Be Resourceful; Be an Expert; Be Strategic; Keep Score; Move Quickly; Build Relationships; Help Others
  2. On-Boarding Sales: Training Schedule/Sign Off; Expectations: Score Card Development; Progress Meetings: In Field Training; Networking Plan; Outside Organizations/Connections: Reflection
  3. Strategy: Overall Sales Plan; Customer SWOT; Growing Your Audience; Increasing Sales; Experiments
  4. Customer Relationship Management: Needs Assessment; What Works; Expectations/Accountability; The Law of Intuition; The Law of Buy-In
  5. Presentations: Elevator Speech; PowerPoint; One-on-One; Overcoming Objections: Presenting/Speaking to an Audience; Your Personal Brand; Story Telling; The Law of Victory
$149 WORC Grant may be available – see info below
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Build Your Own 3D Printer 20231011

October 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm October 13, 2023 @ 3:00 pm CDT

Three EASY sessions (Oct. 11-13, 2023) to construct and learn how to use a 3D printer. After the third session you take it home and start making things!

Cost: $250.00

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Financial Management for Entrepreneurs: It’s All About the Money (3 Zoom sessions)

May 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm CDT

Join Steven Jones, CPA for a short 3 week course on financial management for entrepreneurs. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 5-8pm CT via Zoom on May 1, 8, & 15. Zoom link will be sent closer to class beginning.

Topics that will be covered include: *Cash Flow Statement Basics *Profit & Loss *Balance Sheet Basics *How Financial Statements Tie Together *Evaluating Profitability *Working Capital & Operational Efficiency *Legal & Your Business *Accounting & Your Business *Taxes & Your Business

This course can be covered through the WORC (Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities) grant. More information regarding the grant can be found at the link below.

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Build Your Own 3D printer 20230213

February 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm February 15, 2023 @ 4:00 pm CST

Three EASY sessions (Feb 13,14,15) to construct and learn how to use a 3D printer. After the third session you take it home and start making things!

CLICK HERE FOR the E3 Alumni website

$1 Inquire
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Maker Space Open: Caitlin

Come work on your projects today. Caitlin’s specialties are the laser, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and embroidery machine.

January 31, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 5:30 pm CST

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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