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DURHAM, NC · MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 · LIBRARY

Business Foundations & Operational Strategy

Is your business generating revenue but struggling with consistency, capacity, or growth?

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Fig. 01 — Conference Room #3214, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Is your business generating revenue but struggling with consistency, capacity, or growth? In today’s 2026 environment, small business owners must build strong operational foundations that support scalability, automation, and sustainability. This session focuses on helping entrepreneurs transition from working in the business to building systems that allow the business to run efficiently and grow strategically.

Participants will learn how to strengthen core operations including workflows, service delivery, pricing structure, capacity planning, and operational roles. The session will also cover how to leverage automation, AI tools, CRM systems, and integrations to reduce manual tasks, improve customer experience, and increase productivity without adding staff.

This training is designed for small business owners who want to improve operational efficiency, increase profitability, prepare for growth opportunities, and build a business that can scale. By the end of the session, participants will identify operational gaps, implement foundational systems, and develop a practical operational strategy that supports long-term business sustainability.

This workshop is hosted by La-Tasha Best-Gaddy, founder and chief strategist of Infinity Bridges Inc. As a strategic visionary, La-Tasha is dedicated to creating infrastructure that generates legacy, not just income. She has spent decades building systems for small businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and financial institutions, bridging technical expertise with practical strategy to elevate communities often underestimated or excluded.

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Pride Paddle at Little River

The history of Little River is deeply connected to the broader story of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Durham. While Little River is a wonderful place to paddle and enjoy nature, it is also a site of profound tragedy. DPR Outdoor Recreation & Historic Programs staff wants to honor both its beauty and its significance in this important history. Come on a two-mile pride paddle with us. We will provide the equipment; you bring weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Registration is required for all. Ages: 7 yrs +,

Lifeguard Training-Durham Aquatics School

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Course includes CPR/AED and First Aid training. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Must complete the Pre-course test on September 6, 2026 (#25093). Pre-course Test- Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest by jumping into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Ages: 16 yrs +,