STREAM 2021 – Virtual Tradeshow

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), an NCMEP partner, is a founding partner of the new Manufacturing Suppliers Connections STREAM virtual tradeshow. The goal of STREAM 2021 is to connect manufacturers within the greater Charlotte region in an exposition, allowing businesses to strengthen local supply chain channels, both upstream and downstream, and to […]

Techtextil North America Trade Show

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens Techtextil North America returns to Raleigh on August 23-25, 2021. Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling. EDPNC will have a […]

MFGCON Manufacturing Conference

Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC Moving in to its seventh year, North Carolina’s premier manufacturing conference will be held May 18-19, 2022. The conference will feature the most up-to-date and relevant topics from North Carolina’s most influential manufacturing thought leaders. Find out all the information you will need about hotel accommodations, call for speakers, sponsorship […]

NCMEP Leadership in Manufacturing Award Nominations

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) recognizes manufacturing excellence across North Carolina, honoring manufacturers that deliver exceptional performance. Nominations will be accepted beginning January 16, 2023. The nomination deadline is February 28, 2023 and winners will be honored at the MFGCON conference.

First Flight Venture Center: Talking Shop: Telling Your Stories

First Flight Venture Center 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Presenter: Ed Pettiss, Business Mentor Insight Strategy   As you develop your business, most start-ups need support from customers, suppliers, partners, employees, mentors, grant funders, and investors. To attract the right people, you’ll want a persuasive pitch that helps everyone understand why you’re the right company to work with. In this […]

Free

2023 NC SBIR Celebration Summit: Highlighting Success, Sharing Best Practices

Wyrick Robbins 4101 Lake Boone Trail ## 300, Raleigh, NC, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Complimentary Insights from Expert Panelists WHAT: This complimentary, half-day series of panel presentations will feature SBIR grant winning companies sharing lessons learned; reverse pitch/advice from SBIR Program Managers at federal agencies; SBIR/STTR program overview and the real story on the odds of winning SBIR grants - all to benefit founders and […]

First Flight Test Pitch (Hybrid)

Virtual - Zoom

Test Flight is a startup community building event with the purpose of raising the bar for pitches in our region. We host it on the First Tuesday of every month. Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you […]

Free

Taking the Leap to Kickstart Your Business Venture Workshops

American Underground 201 W Main Street, Durham, NC, United States

Next Workshop Saturdays: March 23 and 30 Durham, NC   Future Workshops Mondays: April 8, 15, 22 and 29 Albemarle, NC   Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23 and 30 Virtual (Military focus)   Thursdays: April 11, 18 and 25 Wilmington, NC   Ready to Take the Leap? REGISTER NOW   Limited Seats Available | No […]

Free

Building NC

McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2, and secure your place among the forward-thinkers shaping the infrastructure future of North Carolina. Registration for the NC Chamber's highly anticipated Building NC conference at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh is officially open.   REGISTER   In a state where demands on infrastructure are ever-intensifying, […]

$200 – $375

NHCS Career, College and Community Expo

Cape Fear Community College 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Mark your calendars: the big day is Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the heart of Cape Fear Community College's downtown campus. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available for vendors.   VENDOR REGISTRATION   For more information, contact   DEMARCUS NIXON

NC Leadership Conference

City Club of Raleigh 150 Fayetteville St # 2800, Raleigh, NC, United States

Bringing together North Carolina leaders to discuss statewide business, government and public policy issues. Agenda NC Hot Buttons Panel, Gambling, Marijuana, Alcohol NC Senator Michael Lee Chris Suttle, CEO, CIC Consultants and Cannabis Lobbyist Tim Kent, Executive Director, NC Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association NCAA Conference Realignment: What it means to NC institutions Todd Turner, […]

$125

The Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership (CFMP) Meeting

Cape Fear Solar Systems 910 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

Cape Fear Solar Systems will host our next general CFMP meeting on Wednesday, August 14, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This important meeting has a special agenda: Nominations for CFMP board of directors will be taken and ballots distributed Michael Best and Friedrich, a legal and government relations firm, will present "Viable Commercial Strategies Regarding Current and […]

Free

Ocean Innovation Conference

UNCW Burney Center Union Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States

You're invited to join us at the September 17 University of North Carolina Wilmington Ocean Innovation Conference to learn, engage, network, and spark new ideas to create ideas and solutions related to the ocean and coast. This is a high-energy conference for everyone from venture capital, elected officials, and startup founders to youth and concerned […]

2024 Wilmington Biz Expo

Wilmington Convention Center 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington,, NC

2024 WilmingtonBiz Expo will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St,. Wilmington, NC. Several CFMP members are past MADE winners, CFMP will exhibit this year.   MORE INFORMATION

Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo

Cape Fear Community College 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

The Manufacturing Day Expo will be 11/15/24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The size of this event is growing and will be a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career […]

2025 Emerging Issues Forum

McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

  Future Forward Energy The Institute for Emerging Issues invites you to the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy, on February 19, 2025, at the NC State University McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh.   North Carolina's population is projected to reach 14 million by the year 2050 and energy demand is growing at the fastest rate seen in […]

$50 – $1625

Quest for Excellence Conference

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Learn how your organization can achieve outstanding performance. Join us at the premier showcase of Baldrige Award recipients March 30–April 2, 2025 (Sunday–Wednesday), Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore MD. Official Conference of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, brought to you by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program at NIST.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   MORE INFORMATION

$100 – $1500

PCE Plastics Recycling Symposium 2025

The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States

The Path to Getting Plastics Out of the Waste Stream Getting manufacturing partners, scientists, government officials and academicians together to discuss the transformation of plastic waste. Plastics Recycling - From Collection to Reuse On April 29-30, 2025, The Polymers Center in Charlotte is holding a conference on plastics sustainability, from collection to reclaimed pellet, focused […]

$500

NC Leadership Conference 2025

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Bringing together North Carolina leaders to discuss statewide business, government and public policy issues.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Panel Discussions: College Athletics: A changing world and effect on NC Bubba Cunningham, Director of Athletics, University of North Carolina Jon Gilbert, Director of Athletics, East Carolina University John Currie, Director of Athletics, Wake Forest University […]

$125

Furniture Manufacturing Expo

Hickory Metro Convention Center 1960 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC, United States

We at Manufacturing Solutions Center would like to personally invite you to be our guest at Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025! Use promo code MSC25 when registering online at FurnitureManufacturingExpo.com for a Complimentary Attendee Registration on us!   REGISTER TO ATTEND     Show Highlights: 100+ Exhibitors 2-day Education Program Happy Hour Reception Equipment Demos New […]

$30 – $50

The Industrial Commons Innovation Campus Groundbreaking

The Industrial Commons 647 Hopewell Rd, Morganton, NC, United States

This year marks our 10-year anniversary since April 2015—a moment to look back at the past as we prepare for an exciting future, including the groundbreaking ceremony for our flagship Innovation Campus! Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for a full day of community, connection, and inspiration as we mark a transformative moment for both our […]

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