Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in October. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in November. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Bank on Your Success: Growing Your Business with BB&T
October 22, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
In this free program, BB&T Market Leader and Assistant Vice President Jared Morris will provide financial education to local business owners.
5G: The Revolution Begins
October 22, 12-1 p.m. @Launch Factory
Join this lunch and learn to find out how Verizon is building 5G with ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and massive capacity.
Lunch & Learn: Internship Program Startup Consulting
October 22, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
Join Action Greensboro for a lunch and learn with Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Campus Greensboro.
Cape Fear Women in Tech Meetup
October 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @New Anthem Beer Project
Cape Fear Women in Tech’s monthly meetup is an opportunity for Wilmington’s tech professionals and entrepreneurs to join together and network.
Leadership, Technology & Investing with Walk West CEO Donald Thompson
October 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @co//ab
Startup Grind Greensboro’s next event features a talk on leadership and investing with Donald Thompson, CEO of Raleigh digital marketing agency Walk West.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 23, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 23, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Cybersecurity 101
October 23, 12-1 p.m. @RailYard Southend
Join Tech Talent South Charlotte to learn the terms and tools you need to protect your business.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 23-24 @Wilmington Convention Center
This event brings together over 700 representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and other federal agencies, general and specialty contractors, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the southeast region.
Retaining & Engaging Top Talent
October 24, 7:30-9 a.m. @Ballantyne Hotel
The Ballantyne chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a morning event about how to retain and engage top talent. The session will be led by Dr. Cheryl Richards, CEO and dean of Northeastern University.
Asheville Metro Economy Outlook
October 24, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @The Venue
The 20th annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook will cover key economic concerns affecting the business landscape to come. The keynote speaker is Economic Outlook Group Chief Global Economist Bernard Baumohl, who was named the most accurate forecaster for 2018.
Talent Jam – Work It Watauga
October 24, 5-7 p.m. @Ransom
This event features dueling open-mic pitches where Western NC-based companies looking for talent, and people that have talent, deliver alternating 60-second pitches. Networking will follow.
Women in Clean Energy (WICE) at UNC Charlotte EPIC
October 24, 5-7 p.m. @UNC Charlotte EPIC
The NC Sustainable Energy Association’s next WICE event will be hosted at UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC). Join to network with peers over drinks and snacks. There will also be a tour of the EPIC building.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 24, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Application Deadline: Carolina Fintech Hub Fall 2019 University Hackathon
October 25
Carolina Fintech Hub’s University Hackathon involves students solving real-world problems through a new month-long program. It concludes with the top three teams competing for $10,000 at the Venture135 conference next month in Charlotte. Campus finals must be completed by October 25.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Meetup
October 28, 3-5 p.m. @Inspire Southpark Apartment & Condo Complex
This meetup will review retirement planning best practices and share tools and resources for a financially stress-free retirement.
E4 Carolinas Annual Meeting
October 28, 4-8 p.m. @Noah’s Event Venue, Charlotte
E4Carolinas is hosting its 2019 annual meeting in October, featuring director elections, dinner, a reception and a keynote.
Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur
October 29, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Greenville Centre
This full-day educational event helps entrepreneurs to learn about the private equity funding process and understand what investors are looking for. These insights will help participants prepare for raising capital with an insider’s perspective in mind.
Boots to Business Reboot
October 29, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @A-B Tech Small Business Center & Business Incubation
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a training program to equip veterans with the skills and resources they need to launch a small business or startup. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.
WNC Career Expo
October 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @U.S. Cellular Center
Hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, this event connects companies with talented candidates in the Western North Carolina region. (Note: This event was rescheduled from an earlier date. The new date and location is October 29 at the U.S. Cellular Center.)
NC Chamber Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
October 29 @Harris Conference Center
At this conference, C-suite executives and HR professionals will join to discuss unconscious bias, diversity programming, recruitment and retention strategy, and other relevant topics.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 30, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
EO Members & Accelerator Strategy Day
October 30, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @The Employers Association
EO Charlotte is hosting a seminar to teach entrepreneurs how they can improve their business strategy.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit
October 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit is a deep dive into Charlotte’s local industries, including financial services, transportation and advanced manufacturing.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 30, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
LaunchLKN October Social
October 30, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
This month, LaunchLKN will host TrueLearn, Inc. Founder and CEO Josh Courtney for a discussion on the intersection of entrepreneurship and the medical profession.
Flywheel Indeavor Club – Lake Norman
October 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking (@Davidson)
Indeavor, a networking club offered to Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area and swap helpful resources with one another.
Skookum Volcano Tour
October 31, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte
Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 31, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.