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.
Charlotte Alliance YP Luncheon
October 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. @Hilton Charlotte Center City
Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals is hosting a luncheon with Janet LaBar, president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, who will provide an overview of the organization’s strategic plan and opportunities to engage.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons from the Ice House Program
October 7, 6-8 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
In this free seminar, participants can learn about the framework for understanding and implementing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Untapped Potential: The Hidden Workforce
October 8, 8:30-10 a.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a panel on talent acquisition, with NC Attorney General Josh Stein, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson and Fifth Third Bank Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Korzenik.
Clean Transportation Demonstration Day
October 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Charlotte Motor Speedway
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition are hosting a conference to provide information and insight on clean transportation technologies for government entities across North Carolina. (Note: The event is only open to government entities and utilities.)
Lean Startup Circle LKN: Business Models, Metrics & Go-to Market
October 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
At this meetup, Sudir Sharma, co-organizer of Lean Startup Circle LKN and a Flywheel New Ventures investor, will show startups how to implement a go-to market strategy based on their business model.
Engagement & Inclusion Summit
October 8, 1:30-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Piedmont Business Capital is hosting its annual Engagement and Inclusion Summit preceding October’s National Minority Economic Development Week. The one-day conference offers conversations about economic justice, wealth creation and access to resources.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 9, 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.
Technology for Good: Can Smart City Tech & AI Transform Charlotte?
October 9, 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City
This event focuses on Charlotte’s role in the smart cities revolution and its impact on the city’s jobs and communities. Free lunch and coffee will be provided.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Coding Info Session
October 9, 6-8 p.m. @James M Duke Memorial Library
Join BLKTECHCLT for an info session to learn all about Flatiron School’s online engineering, data science and UX/UI design programs.
Application Deadline: FY 2020 Innovation Impact Grant
October 9
The NC Biotech Center’s Innovation Impact Grant program awards up to $200,000 to support the purchase of the research infrastructure necessary for innovation in North Carolina’s life sciences ecosystem.
Wilmington Chamber Economic Outlook Conference
October 10, 7:30-10 a.m. @Burney Center at UNCW
At Wilmington Chamber’s Economic Outlook Conference, attendees will hear important economic forecasts and preparation strategies.
Asheville Chamber Mega Networking
October 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts
Asheville Chamber’s Mega Networking event is a “round robin”-style experience where attendees can meet face-to-face with business prospects in a fast-paced networking environment.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 10, 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.
UNCW AI Meetup
October 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Every month this meetup group joins to discuss a hot topic in the artificial intelligence space. Join to hear insights and meet others in the Wilmington AI community.
CATC Blue Diamond Technology Awards 2020 Kick-Off
October 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @AvidXchange
Every year, the Charlotte Area Technology Collaborative (CATC) brings together members of Charlotte’s tech and business ecosystem in recognition of the many businesses and organizations helping fuel the city’s economy. Join this event to learn about the award categories, nomination and judging processes, and more about the program.
Idea Tap Davidson
October 10, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
Held by Flywheel at the HurtHub@Davidson once a month, the Idea Tap Davidson event series offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their ideas through short pitch sessions and network with like-minded innovators in the community.
Outdoor Economy Conference
October 10 @Crowne Plaza Resort
This event brings leaders and stakeholders in the outdoor industry together for networking and education about topics affecting the sector.
Monthly BIG Ideas Exchange: Trillion Dollar Coach
October 11, 8:30-11 a.m. @TechWorks Gaston
This month, BIG Council is hosting a breakfast event to discuss the book Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle. Tickets are free to BIG members and guests.
Woodforest National Bank Small Business Symposium
October 11, 9-11 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Woodforest National Bank is hosting a symposium to connect local businesses and entrepreneurs in the Winston-Salem community.
Asheville Chamber October Business Before Hours
October 15, 8-9 a.m. @Hilliard Lyons
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours will be hosted by Hilliard Lyons. Join to connect over coffee with the local business community and learn more about Hilliard Lyons’ upcoming merger with Baird.
ReCONNECT Economic Opportunity Forum
October 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Omni Charlotte Hotel
NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues is bringing its ReCONNECT series to Charlotte—this time focusing on job development, wages, accessible education opportunities and more related topics.
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: Mystery Startup Theater
October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington is shaking things up this month with a unique program. Ahead of the event, three promising local startups will meet with three high-profile mentors from the Triangle. Then, on October 15, the mentors will take the stage to make their pitch and answer tough questions typically seen in an angel or VC investor presentation. The startups will then join the mentor to answer these questions and share what they learned.
Application Deadline: NC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit Resource Fair
October 15
NC IDEA invites support organizations, government agencies, entrepreneurship programs and coworking spaces to apply to showcase during the opening reception of the North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit in November. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 16, 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.
Attraction of Advanced Manufacturing in the Charlotte Region
October 16, 8:30-10 a.m. @TechWorks Gaston
In the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s next Workforce Development & Education Committee meeting, participants will discuss the state of workforce development and manufacturing in the Charlotte area.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 16, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Flywheel Indeavor Club – Lake Norman
October 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Hurt Hub@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.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Charlotte
October 16, 5-7 p.m. @Google Fiber Space
Join DHIT’s free monthly networking event to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community members who are shaping the Triangle’s digital health space. This month’s pop-up speaker is Jess George, government and community affairs manager at Google Fiber.
Packard Place Public House
October 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Social
October 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Hanover Lakes by Bill Clark Homes
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wilmington.
NC TECH Talk: How Do You Know If You’ve Been ‘Digitally Transformed’?
October 17, 9-10:30 a.m. @WeWork, The RailYard Southend
Join NC TECH to discuss the digital transformation process, and the successes and challenges along the way.
Piedmont Triad Industrial Hemp Conference
October 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Gateway Research Park
At this event, trade association representatives, government officials, scientists, growers, processors, researchers and retailers will join together for a full-day program covering the emerging hemp industry in North Carolina.
WNC Career Expo
October 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @WNC Ag 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.
Carolina Fintech Hub Meetup
October 17, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation on data management and governance, led by Peter Carr of CapTech Consulting.
Fireside Chat with John Espey, CEO of LobbyCRE
October 17, 4-6 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson’s next event features a fireside chat with John Espey, CEO of Charlotte-based LobbyCRE.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 17, 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.
PayCLT: Garrett Astler
October 18, 9-10 a.m. @Packard Place
At this month’s PayCLT meetup, AvidXchange Senior Manager of Bank Partnerships Garrett Astler will discuss disruption in fintech and banking, and the current state of the market today.
Application Deadline: 2019 Rural Excellence Awards
October 18
The North Carolina Rural Center is putting out a call for nominations to honor individuals, organizations and towns that are creatively tackling economic revitalization. Award winners will be honored at the 2019 Rural Assembly in November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
