Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in July. 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 August. 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.
ACCESS Black Business Week
July 22-26 in Winston-Salem
The ACCESS Center for Equity + Success, an initiative from Venture Café Winston-Salem and Piedmont Business Capital, is hosting a series of workshops and other programming to celebrate black-owned businesses during Black Business Week. See the full program here.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS
July 22
NC IDEA LABS is a four-week program that helps early-stage entrepreneurs with customer discovery, market validation, decision-making and growth planning. Subsequent mentorship and resources are offered to participants who achieve significant progress in the program. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
Selling Your Small Business Products & Services to the Federal Government
July 23, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE
Join the Small Business and Technology Development Center’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center to learn about how to get started selling to the government.
Winston Starts INFORM
July 23, 12-1:30 p.m. @Winston Starts
Next in Winston Starts’ INFORM speaker series, Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship Communication and Program Director Jennifer Bennett will share her experience with helping organizations create a unique voice for their brands.
Webinar: Raising Capital Using Investment Crowdfunding
July 23, 2 p.m.
Join INVESTinNC for an informative webinar to learn more about North Carolina’s investment crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.
Cary Chamber Planning Conference
July 24-25 @Chetola Resort
The annual Cary Chamber of Commerce Planning Conference will be held in Blowing Rock this year. More details here.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 24, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Paying Yourself for Creatives
July 24, 3-5 p.m. @Asheville Area Arts Council
In this workshop, creative entrepreneurs can learn how to develop the right financial management systems that work for them.
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Asheville)
July 24, 5:30-7 p.m. @Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 11.
Financing Your Business (Pathway to Success)
July 24, 6-8 p.m. @Small Business Center, Innovation Quarter – 525@Vine
This seminar aims to answer the questions small business owners may have about financing, covering how to choose the right funding source for their needs.
Webinar: Raising Capital Using Investment Crowdfunding
July 24, 7 p.m.
Join INVESTinNC for an informative webinar to learn more about North Carolina’s investment crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.
Skookum Volcano Tour
July 25, 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.
Startup Grind Davidson Party & Showcase
July 25, 4-8 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson is hosting a summertime anniversary celebration and showcase of local startups.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 25, 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.
Startup High Country July Startup Social
July 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Lifestore Bank
Startup High Country and High Country Young Professionals are hosting a rooftop social for the local startup community.
Indeed Prime Tech Talk Series: Charlotte
July 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Indeed Prime is hosting an event to help local professionals connect with companies that are hiring in Charlotte. The event features a panel with tech leaders from BB&T, The Hartford and Red Ventures.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge
July 29
This year’s Big Launch Challenge will be held at the Angel Capital Association’s Southeast Regional Meeting in September. Select startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and potentially land funding from the Launch Place’s pre-seed and seed funds.
Appalachian Energy Summit
July 29-31 @Appalachian State University
The 8th annual Appalachian Energy Summit brings together the region’s energy, sustainability and academic communities for plenary sessions, working groups, a Student Summit, meetings and tours of App State’s energy initiatives. (More coverage here.)
Waypoint Accelerator Information Session (Webinar)
July 30, 12-1 p.m.
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the new Waypoint Accelerator to join this webinar to learn more about the program and how to apply. The application deadline is August 11.
Lunch & Learn: Multi-Generational Team Building in the Workplace
July 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
At this lunch and learn event, Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Action Greensboro’s Campus Greensboro initiative, will lead a discussion on cross-generational collaboration in the workplace.
NC IDEA Fall 2019 Grants Information Session (Winston-Salem)
July 30, 5:30-7 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Join Flywheel Coworking and NC IDEA for an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a competitive application before the September 9 deadline. Pizza will be provided.
Charlotte CIO Reception
July 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Mansion
CIOs and senior IT leaders in the Queen City are invited to gather for an evening of networking at Duke Mansion.
1 Million Cups Asheville
July 31, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Webinar: How to Write a Business Plan
July 31, 12-1 p.m.
The Small Business Center at Guilford Technical Community College is hosting a webinar that will cover business planning strategies for marketing, operations and financing.
Tech Has Realtors Searching for Jobs, Not Houses
July 31, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
At this event, LaunchLKN will host experts and realtors to discuss their thoughts on the evolving real estate industry.
NC IDEA 2019 Fall Grant Prep Session
July 31, 6-8 p.m. @PORTAL
Join Ventureprise and NC IDEA for an interactive information session on the upcoming NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grant programs, which offer $10,000 and $50,000 (respectively) to support growth-oriented startups. Participants will learn about the programs’ eligibility requirements and how to write a successful application before the September 9 deadline. Dinner will be provided.
Application Deadline: IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator
July 31
Launched through a partnership with Queen City Fintech and MEDICI, IBM is bringing its new Hyper Protect Accelerator to Charlotte. The program aims to facilitate growth for the next generation of fintech and healthtech companies with data security solutions. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: Small Business Launch Challenge
July 31
Applications are live for Forsyth Tech’s fall 2019 Launch Challenge program, an accelerator in which prospective business owners can successfully get their businesses off the ground and potentially land funding in the process.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro’s LaunchLab 101
July 31
This five-week accelerator program, hosted by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for startup teams and founders to develop their customer base, form a market strategy, learn financial skills and how to pitch to investors. Sessions begin in August. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
