Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in January. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
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 February events. 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 submit an event, feel free to send me an email.
Note: The following list is our lineup of state-wide events through the end of January—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Emerge from COVID-19 with a Strategic Advantage
January 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Family Forward NC and Explore Asheville will host a virtual workshop on how family-friendly workplace practices can help employers reopen or retool faster and create a safe environment for workers and families.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop Led by Dan Roselli
January 25-29 (online)
In this multi-day virtual event, Dan Roselli of Packard Place will lead participants through the tools and techniques introduced by Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
NC TECH Department of Defense Cybersecurity Regulations Workshop
January 26, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
In this NC TECH webinar, IT and cybersecurity leaders will learn about how to comply with new cybersecurity regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Building Business Capacity
January 26, 12-1 p.m. (online)
This webinar, hosted by the Small Business and Technology Development Center, will feature purchasing and procurement representatives from Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s largest agencies, who will discuss local business opportunities.
Western Regional Leadership & Capacity Building Info Session
January 26, 2-3 p.m. (online)
This year, the NC Rural Center will launch its Western Regional Leadership and Capacity Building Initiative, supported by funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation. Join this info session to learn more about the program and how to get involved.
Competitive Edge: How Edge Computing Takes Business to the Next Level
January 26, 4-6 p.m. (online)
RIoT is hosting a virtual event discussing how businesses can take advantage of edge computing technology. More TechWire coverage here.
Evolve Operations Bootcamp
January 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
Flywheel is hosting a five-week educational program covering management and operations for startup founders and C-suite employees. The course is tailored toward startups that have raised funding and are ready to scale their business operations.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
January 27, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Charlotte
January 27, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
2021 Outlook for Tech
January 27, 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s 2021 Outlook for Tech event will center around the theme: “So…What’s Next?” The program will include executive briefing presentations, the release of the NC STIR 2021 report, tech talks, CIO panel discussions and a preview of NC TECH’s next year or programming.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
January 27, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Luncheon
January 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a virtual Power of Women luncheon to discuss time management strategies, work-life balance in remote work, and how to manage the challenges and recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spring 2021 Kinetic Creative Bootcamp Info Session
January 27, 12 p.m. (online)
Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy is welcoming applicants for the next cohort of its Kinetic Creative Bootcamp, a four-week business development program for creatives. Learn more about the program and how to apply at this virtual info session. Applications close on Jan. 31.
Marketing Outside the Box: The Good, the Bad, the New of Social Media
January 27, 12:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual workshop will cover how Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Clubhouse and other social media platforms have transformed from 2020 to 2021, and how to best use them in your marketing efforts.
NC Rural Center REDI 30 Year Celebration
January 27, 4-5 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, the North Carolina Rural Center will celebrate the impact of its Rural Economic Development Institute leadership initiative.
Asheville Chamber WomanUP Celebration
January 28, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (online)
Asheville Chamber is kicking off 2021 with a virtual celebration of local women leaders. A keynote presentation and a series of awards will be presented.
Public Health Genomics in Action
January 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, Sara Imhof of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will discuss the NC Precision Health Collaborative, a public-private initiative to advance precision health through innovation and partnership.
Greensboro Chamber Annual Meeting
January 28, 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (online)
Greensboro Chamber’s 2021 Annual Meeting will convene local business and civic leaders from a variety of companies and organizations. This year’s event will feature Greensboro filmmaker Harvey Robinson, who will highlight stories of community collaboration in 2020.
BioGrow: Training & Education Across North Carolina
January 28, 12:30-5 p.m. (online)
This virtual event will feature panels of students, hiring managers and training institutions discussing careers in biopharma manufacturing. More TechWire coverage here.
Hub & Spoke: George Ramsay & Dean Williams, Co-Founders of Bold Music
January 29, 12-1 p.m. (online)
The Hurt Hub@Davidson College’s next Hub & Spoke event will feature George Ramsay and Dean Williams, the co-founders of Bold Music, who will share how they pivoted their mostly in-person business to a virtual one in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Application Deadline: Cabarrus Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Spark Grants
January 31
The Flywheel Foundation and the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are offering $5,000 grants to companies based in or adding jobs to Cabarrus County. Grant recipients can also use the Cabarrus Center’s coworking space at no charge for six months.
Application Deadline: Center for Creative Economy’s Kinetic Creative Boot Camp
January 31
Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy is accepting applications for its spring 2021 Kinetic Creative Bootcamp, a four-week business development program for creatives.
