Cabarrus Center Retail Lab – Fall 2024

In this course, new and existing retail business owners will learn from expert instructors on practical topics including business strategy, e-commerce, branding, inventory, real estate, and more. The Retail Lab boot camp gives entrepreneurs the tools and guidance they can use to launch their idea or push through challenges or barriers. This program is held at the Cabarrus Center, which offers professional workspace, meeting rooms, event space, educational workshops, networking events, business resources, mentorship services, and a host of amenities to support entrepreneurs who are launching or growing their businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to train in merchandising, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems. The curriculum is brought to you by the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center. The Flywheel Foundation has developed the program and organized curriculum here at Flywheel.Courses.  

Course Instructors

Grant Colgan
Author

Grant is the Program Manager for the Flywheel Foundation in our Concord, NC location. He oversees the Venture Mentoring Services program, the Retail Lab, and organizes Pitch-Space Live events. He coaches founders and helps them find the resources they need to succeed.

Peter Marsh
Author

Peter is an investor, the Founder of Flywheel, and a Founding Director of the Flywheel Foundation. He is an active startup coach and the originator of numerous programs supporting economic development through entrepreneurship.

Course Information

Estimated Time: 6 weeks

Difficulty: Intermediate

Course Instructors

Grant Colgan Author

Grant is the Program Manager for the Flywheel Foundation in our Concord, NC location. He oversees the Venture Mentoring Services program, the Retail Lab, and organizes Pitch-Space Live events. He coaches founders and helps them find the resources they need to succeed.

Peter Marsh Author

Peter is an investor, the Founder of Flywheel, and a Founding Director of the Flywheel Foundation. He is an active startup coach and the originator of numerous programs supporting economic development through entrepreneurship.