PEMBROKE, N.C., July 27 -- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke issued the following news release:

UNC Pembroke's Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB is accepting registrations for GrowthWorks, a 12-week hybrid entrepreneurship program designed to help aspiring and early-stage business owners develop the knowledge and skills needed to launch and grow successful businesses.

The program combines the nationally recognized Kauffman FastTrac(R) online entrepreneurship curriculum with self-paced online learning, workshops, one-on-one business coaching and networking opportunities through the HUB's Founders' Circle.

The program begins September 8. Participants who register by August. 20 will receive the early registration rate of $99. After Aug...