NC headliners: Tracking upcoming events & deadlines across the state

Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s event calendars are part of our weekly Startup Monday package.

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Here’s our exclusive roundup of upcoming events across North Carolina through the end of October. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.

Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.

If you’d like to submit an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here. 

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The Importance of Local SEO

Oct. 2, 12-1 p.m. @transform GSO

In this workshop, startups and small businesses will learn about the basics of local SEO, why it matters, strategies to adopt, steps to optimize their business’s position in the search rankings and more.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 4, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

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 Charlotte

Oct. 4, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

UNCW CIE Welcome Wednesday

Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host an all-day event with tours of the facility and free coworking. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide connections to campus programs and local ecosystem partners.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Oct. 4, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

2023 Lean In Circles

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. (online)

NC TECH is launching Learn In Circles, a peer network for women to connect, engage in mentorship and build their leadership skills. Join this webinar to learn about leading or joining a six-month virtual Circle.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

Building Sustainability Into Your Web Presence

Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This webinar will offer insights on sustainability in IT as the industry pursues strategies to reduce carbon emissions.

International Risk Mitigation

Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This trade finance-focused webinar will cover commercial, political and foreign exchange risks.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Innovation Impact Grants

Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

The NC Biotechnology Center’s Innovation Impact Grant provides up to $150,000 for the purchase of research equipment for university core facilities. Awards will be announced in March.

N.C. Biotech Center awards 31 grants, loans totaling nearly $2.8M

October On Tap

Oct. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Gate City Growlers

synerG and the Greensboro Jaycees will host their next social at Gate City Growlers this month. Join to connect with young professionals in the Greensboro area.

ConvergeSouth

Oct. 5–6 @Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Flywheel Coworking will host a two-day conference featuring 75 exhibiting companies, two pitch events, breakout sessions led by experts and networking with investors across the Southeast.

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

Oct. 6, 8-9:30 a.m. @Suffolk Punch Brewing

The Charlotte Business Group will host members and guests for connections over coffee. Note: Space is limited, so registration is required.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Oct. 6, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

Meet the Employer: First Citizens Bank

Oct. 10, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo on Oct. 11, NC TECH will host a webinar with representatives from First Citizens Bank’s IT team. Job seekers can learn about the bank’s growth and what recruiting teams are looking for.

Wilson Forward Annual Meeting

Oct. 10, 9-11:30 a.m. @Barton College, Hardy Hall

Wilson Forward’s 2023 annual meeting gathers local partners and community leaders to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in the Wilson community.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 11, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

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 Charlotte

Oct. 11, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

1 Million Cups Robeson County

Oct. 11, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub

In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.

NC TECH’s Virtual Tech Job Expo

Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

NC TECH’s Job Expo lets job seekers and employers connect live via chat and video. Employers will host virtual booths describing employee benefits/perks, vacancies and more. While the event mainly focuses on candidates seeking tech-related jobs and internships, many employers have openings in non-technical roles.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Oct. 11, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 11, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 11, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

Amplify the Legacy: Sustaining Women’s Business Enterprises

Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m. @Cape Fear Community College Union Station

Held in partnership with the Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, this panel discussion will bring together leaders who’ve made significant contributions to women’s entrepreneurial development.

Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development Week 2023

Oct. 11–14 in Wilmington

The Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week will convene business leaders and business development experts to discuss industry trends and opportunities and recognize minority business owners.

AWS Cloud for Startups: Rapid, Repeatable DevOps Rollouts

Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This online workshop will offer AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes that are scalable and easy to deploy.

Brews + Bytes: Charlotte

Oct. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Noda North End

NC TECH will bring Charlotte’s tech community together for a fall networking event. Registration is free for both NC TECH members and non-members.

NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame

Oct. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @Embassy Suites Wilmington – Riverfront

This event will honor the sixth class of the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. Join to learn about the honorees and celebrate their leadership and innovation. Read more TechWire coverage here. Note: Registration closes on Oct. 5. 

NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame welcomes 2023 inductees, plans first Wilmington celebration

Commercialization: The ‘Engine’ of the Time to Market Process

Oct. 13, 12-1:30 p.m. @PORTAL Building at UNC Charlotte

This workshop will focus on the concept of technology readiness and its impact on product design and implementation.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

Angel Returns & Portfolio Strategy Workshop

Oct. 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Dubois Center, UNC Charlotte Center City

UNC Charlotte’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will host a workshop to educate angel investors on how to boost their returns and diversify their portfolios.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 18, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

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 Charlotte

Oct. 18, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Oct. 18, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

NC TECH Tech Innovation Index Release + Briefing

Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This webinar will serve as the release of NC TECH’s latest annual Tech Innovation Index. Join to hear the highlights of this year’s report.

Hey Entrepreneurs, the Long-Term Play Can Take a Decade to Build

Oct. 19, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) will host two prominent North Carolina entrepreneurs, Tony Atti of Phononic and Richard West of Baebies, who will share their decade-long startup journey.

Fleurix 2023

Oct. 19 @Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Fleurix is an annual conference focusing on women in technology careers. This year’s theme will center around “leveling up,” with insights on skill development, promotion, retention and more career-related topics.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 25, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

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 Charlotte

Oct. 25, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Oct. 25, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

Prepare for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday

Oct. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)

Wilson Community College’s Small Business Center will host an online workshop offering strategies for small businesses to make the most out of the holiday sales season.

Is There Still Room for Humans in an AI-Generated Future?

Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This virtual discussion will cover business, ethical, regulatory and cultural considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. It’ll also explore the concept of a co-generated future with humans and AI coexisting with common goals.

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