RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.
Following is a list of March events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events.
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Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours
March 21, 4:30-6 p.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber will host a members-only networking event for local professionals and business leaders. Attendees will connect through a series of breakout sessions.
Rural Summit 2022: Building a Stronger Tomorrow
March 21-22 @North Raleigh Hilton
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the annual Rural Summit will cover the latest tools, trends, resources and programs that help rural leaders work towards resiliency in their communities.
NC Chamber 80th Annual Meeting
March 22, 11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott City Center (and online)
NC Chamber is hosting its 80th annual meeting featuring discussions on the biggest issues facing the state’s businesses, a panel on talent supply, a keynote speaker, networking opportunities and more.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
March 22, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
1 Million Cups RTP
March 23, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Cary Chamber Business Expo
March 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber’s annual Business Expo will feature more than 70 member companies and organizations.
The Product Launch: Preparing for Production
March 23, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual workshop, presented by Hangar6 and Touchstone 3D, will show participants how to move from a great prototype to a mass-producible product.
SOC Audits: What Are They & Why Are They Important?
March 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover the common reporting requirements for growing tech companies providing systems or services to their client base or using third-party vendors for key components of their business.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant 2022 Cycle 3
March 23
NC Biotech’s Flash Grant program provides up to $20,000 for short, tightly-focused research projects into high-potential technologies. Cycle 3 is open to proposals in all areas of life sciences, except Class I medical devices or consumer products.
Application Deadline: Carolina Startup Connect Student Internship Funding
March 23
This internship funding program will provide funding to UNC students who pursue unpaid or underfunded summer internships with established local startups and social ventures. Both students and startups can apply for funding.
How to ‘Catch’ an Investor Panel & Discussion
March 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
This panel discussion will gather seasoned investors and startup advisors to share some key reasons why they choose to reject or accept companies’ funding proposals.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
March 24, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
EDPNC’s 2022 Annual Forum on Economic Development
March 24, 2:30-6 p.m. @A.J. Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s first Annual Forum on Economic Development will bring together CEOs, economic developers, tourism and foreign trade execs, business and community leaders, and other influencers to discuss advancing the state’s economic development performance, emerging trends, industries to watch and future outlook.
Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum Series
March 24, 6-8 p.m. @Tobacco Road
As part of a multi-part series hosted by the NC Sustainable Energy Association, this event will cover the significant advancements in EV deployment in North Carolina, along with various state policies and incentives.
Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit
March 24 @Sheraton Imperial Hotel
NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion in Tech Summit will explore ways to make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the technology culture within North Carolina’s companies and communities.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
March 29, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
Open Source 101 2022
March 29 (online)
This virtual educational conference will cover the processes and tools foundational to open source, open tech and the open web.
UNC Clean Tech Summit
March 29-30 @The Friday Conference Center
Now in its eighth year, the UNC Clean Tech Summit is back with a focus on “Transitioning to a Low Carbon Economy.” The event will include keynote speakers, panels, workshops and talks.
1 Million Cups RTP
March 30, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
LoRaWAN: Everything You Need to Know to be Successful
March 30, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover the business opportunities offered by LoRaWAN, either for internal use or external sale to customers.
CED GRO Incubator Demo Day
March 30, 4:30-7 p.m. @Alexandria Real Estate Launch Labs
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development will host a demo day for the life science cohort completing its 12-week GRO Incubator. (Space is limited.)
