Fayetteville entrepreneurs: Learn more about starting a business.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join Business Counselor Rudy Hernandez to review the SBTDC’s resources for starting a business. During this event, you will have the opportunity to: Learn about SBTDC and local resources Assess yourself as a potential business owner Understand business concept feasibility Learn how […]

Making Dollars and Sense Selling to the Government   Expand your market and diversify your risk at Carolina Opportunities 2024 by learning how to market and sell effectively to the government. For the first time, this year’s biennial SC-NC procurement conference will be held in South Carolina at the Embassy Suites, 250 River Place in […]

Are You an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur? When it comes to working with investors, new entrepreneurs are at a disadvantage: They often have misconceptions about the process, do not understand the concept of stage-appropriate capital, and do not understand investor expectations.   REGISTER TO ATTEND     The Investor-Ready Entrepreneur program levels the playing field, educating and […]

Early stage innovation-based businesses face a unique set of foundational challenges as they get off the ground and grow. The “Business of Innovation” is a workshop series offered in multiple locations throughout North Carolina that highlights the unique needs of innovation driven companies, including university spinouts.   Learn from experts in the areas of dilutive […]

Join us at the NC Rural Economic Summit which aims to build powerful networks of passionate, engaged, innovative business leaders in rural North Carolina who are willing to share ideas and resources and take action to strengthen their small communities across the state.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   The event consists of a two-day conference […]

Join us at the Outdoor Economy Conference which brings together thought leaders, industry experts and enthusiasts from across the nation to explore, learn and collaborate on fostering a sustainable and thriving outdoor economy. As the nation’s largest outdoor recreation-focused economic development gathering, the Outdoor Economy Conference aims to provide a holistic understanding of the intricate […]

Are You an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur? When it comes to working with investors, new entrepreneurs are at a disadvantage: They often have misconceptions about the process, do not understand the concept of stage-appropriate capital, and do not understand investor expectations.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   The Investor-Ready Entrepreneur program levels the playing field, educating and preparing […]

NC IDEA will host its 6th annual Ecosystem Summit on November 19-20, 2024 in the Charlotte region. The Summit is the only statewide conference that brings together diverse leaders to address what is needed to support all entrepreneurs and create a shared vision of making our state the best place to start and grow a […]

Apply Now for the SBTDC’s Taking the Leap to Kickstart Your Business Venture Embarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? Our Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission! These military cohorts offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders […]

Join the SBTDC at Venture Connect 2025 which serves as the primary connector for Tech and Biotech companies in the Southeast that are seeking capital and other resources to accelerate their growth. The two day experience is designed to endorse, catalyze and amplify quality connections that strengthen your network. Whether you attend the two-day Summit […]

Join us at the 2025 Rural Summit at the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh. This yearly event brings together hundreds of community leaders, policymakers, and rural advocates from across the state and nation to engage in a thoughtful, intentional dialogue about advancing change across a spectrum of rural development issues. What to Expect Keynotes & Breakouts: Local […]

The NC Aquaculture Development Conference is a premier event uniting the general public, current and prospective fish farmers, scientists, and regulatory professionals to share knowledge and ideas about advancing aquaculture in North Carolina. Attendees can explore a wide range of topics relevant to aquaculture species in the state, engage with cutting-edge equipment and products at […]