The 10 Golden Rules of Customer Service Discussion Group

January 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm 8:00 pm CST

Join the discussion about either of two books: “The $6,000 Egg: The 10 New Golden Rules of Customer Service” OR “The 10 Golden Rules of Customer Service: The Story of the $6,000 Egg”.

*Register to attend the discussion

*Add either of the books to your Christmas list

*Read the book over the holidays

*Come with your reflections of how the 10 Golden Rules will be implemented in your business during 2025

Discussion will be held at the Roane State Community College Cumberland Campus Community Room located at 2567 Cook Road Crossville, TN.

$10.00

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class

December 5 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CST

In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more! Use this for hobby work or to help in your existing or potential business!

Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.

No prerequisites required. Close-toe shoes are required in the Maker Space.

$30.00 supplies included

CBI

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
931-456-4910

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class

October 7 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more! Use this for hobby work or to help in your existing or potential business!

Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.

No prerequisites required. Close-toe shoes are required in the Maker Space.

$30.00 supplies included

CBI

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
931-456-4910

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class

August 27 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more! Use this for hobby work or to help in your existing or potential business!

Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.

No prerequisites required; please wear close-toed shoes.

$30.00 supplies included

CBI

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
931-456-4910

Brewing & Distilling Info-Session

January 11 @ 4:00 pm 5:30 pm CST

Have you wanted to learn how to brew or distill your “family recipe”? An informational session with the Brewing & Distilling Center is the place to start. Join us on Thursday, January 11th at 4:00pm.

The session will give an overview of the Professional Brewing/Distilling Technology (PBDT) Certificate Program. If you attend the certification program after this session, you will learn about the following:

*Beer Basic Processes/Spirit-Making Basic Processes

*Brewing Engineering

*Hops

*Beer Style

*Business Fundamentals of Brewing and Distilling

*Sanitation, Packaging and Quality Control

*Distilling Specifics

FREE
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
+ Google Map
931-456-4910
View Venue Website

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

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
+ Google Map
931-456-4910
View Venue Website

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
+ Google Map
931-456-4910
View Venue Website

Embroidery: Safety & Basic Use (2 session class)

November 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CDT

(2 session class – Nov 3 and Nov 10: 1-4pm CT ; $15 fee covers both sessions)

Join Marcia Hiltabidle as she teaches the safety & basics of our Brother Innov-is 2800D embroidery machine in two easy sessions. This machine offers an oversized color LCD touch screen, a 10 inch x 6 inch embroidery area and precise stitching for all your sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. Once you successfully complete this class, you may bring your own materials and use the embroidery machine for only $5/day or $20/month during Maker Space open hours.

Main Features

  • 211 built-in embroidery designs including 129 designs featuring Disney® characters
  • Oversized color touch screen LCD
  • Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature
  • Pivoting Function
  • Back to Beginning Key
  • Powerful on-screen editing features
  • Built-in Dual USB ports
  • Maximum Embroidery Area 10″ x 6″
$15 materials included
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
+ Google Map
931-456-4910
View Venue Website

Embroidery: Safety & Basic Use (2 session class)

December 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CST

(2 session class – Dec 1 & 8 : 1-4pm CT ; $15 fee covers both sessions)

Join Marcia Hiltabidle as she teaches the safety & basics of our Brother Innov-is 2800D embroidery machine in two easy sessions. This machine offers an oversized color LCD touch screen, a 10 inch x 6 inch embroidery area and precise stitching for all your sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. Once you successfully complete this class, you may bring your own materials and use the embroidery machine for only $5/day or $20/month during Maker Space open hours.

Main Features

  • 211 built-in embroidery designs including 129 designs featuring Disney® characters
  • Oversized color touch screen LCD
  • Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature
  • Pivoting Function
  • Back to Beginning Key
  • Powerful on-screen editing features
  • Built-in Dual USB ports
  • Maximum Embroidery Area 10″ x 6″
$15 materials included
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
+ Google Map
931-456-4910
View Venue Website