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 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, United States

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.

Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight

REGISTER TO ATTEND   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 go to practice your pitch and get better before actually asking for money? That’s why we created Test Flight! Test Flight is pitch practice for companies […]

Free

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