Events

DAY 2: The events will be held from 1000 to 1300 each day and while we try very hard to accommodate all interested institutions be advised that attendance may be […]

On October 26, the SBA Will Convene Experts from the Cybersecurity and Business Worlds to Share Best Practices and Practical Tools to Help Small Businesses Bolster Their Cyber Defenses Administrator […]

AGENDA Welcome Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College “Recognition of Special Guests and Opening Remarks” Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) "Department […]

Join the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) for a one-day business development training event, you will learn about Economic resilience opportunities; Federal program and procurement coaching; Leadership and […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance An effective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and […]

Does the thought of building a business and being your own boss make your heart beat faster? It sounds like you're an entrepreneur, but before starting your business journey, you need to lay the groundwork. In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain what it means to run a business, what you should expect, and […]

TOGETHER WE CAN Grow Leaders in the Sandhills’ Most Underserved Neighborhoods Enjoy a round of golf with the Sandhills’ top business leaders on one of North Carolina’s finest courses and help us provide life-changing experiences to some very special young people through ScoutReach. ScoutReach supports at-risk youth through a well-defined program based on callus, learning by doing, […]

Join us this Friday, October 28, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call at the  First Flight Venture Center and virtually (TEAMS Link Below) DEFTECH Coffee Calls – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Registration (In-Person Only): Eventbrite will state that the event is virtual. However, those who wish to attend in person, please […]

Topic: Government Contracting RESCHEDULED: Part 3 The Defense Contractor Academy (DCA) offers intermediate-level instruction to existing small business defense contractors to provide the tools needed to grow the federal portion of their business portfolio. Part 3, constructed as a legal focused day, will cover several topics ranging from teaming; joint ventures; mentor-protégé programs and limitations […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers service member (including National Guard and Reserve), veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs and business owners – past, present, and future – during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). NVSBW 2022 will take place on October 31-November 4. This year, we will focus on celebrating the […]

The goal of this symposium is to provide detailed information about upcoming opportunities generated on the state level from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ACT (IIJA). Representatives and DOT leaders from the South Atlantic region, which includes Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and DC metro area, will inform and engage with the […]