November calendar, part II: Stay busy with these 50 events across NC

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 November. 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. 

Application Deadline: Avinger Impact Fund

Nov. 1

This program offers project-based microgrants (up to $10,000) to Davidson College students looking to validate and advance their startup ideas.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 1, 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

Nov. 1, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

UNCW CIE Welcome Wednesday

Nov. 1, 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

Nov. 1, 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

Nov. 1, 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

Nov. 1, 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.

EXIM Export Credit Insurance

Nov. 1, 10-11 a.m. (online)

Part of the eighth annual Trade Finance Webinar Series, this session will cover single-buyer and multi-buyer considerations and Export Express.

NC Life Sciences Career Fair (Virtual)

Nov. 2, 3-6 p.m. (online)

This virtual career fair will help BioWork, BioNetwork and life science students connect with companies and organizations seeking new talent.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Nov. 3, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

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

CIO Executive Roundtable

Nov. 7, 7:45-9 a.m.

In this quarterly session, CIOs or tech-focused VP/director-level executives at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.

Hurt Hub’s Business Ethics Roundtable

Nov. 7, 7-8 p.m. (online)

Davidson College’s Hurt Hub will host a group discussion about affirmative action in the workplace.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 8, 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

Nov. 8, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

PitchBreakfast

Nov. 8, 8:30-10 a.m. @Do Greater Charlotte Foundation

Every month, a handful of Charlotte-area companies headline PitchBreakfast, pitching their products/services for 10 minutes and then answering questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts. Note: This is a hybrid event with a streaming option available.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Nov. 8, 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

Nov. 8, 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

Nov. 8, 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.

Funding Your Small Business

Nov. 8, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This webinar will offer funding insights for small businesses, including opportunities for different needs and stages and the Small Business and Technology Development Center’s approach to loan preparation and attracting investors.

How to Train AI for Your Small Business

Nov. 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This expert-led workshop will offer tips on how small businesses can use artificial intelligence to support their operations and goals. Note: This is a hybrid event, held in person and via Zoom. 

Focus on Talent: Digital Up-Skilling with Infosys Springboard

Nov. 9, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)

NC TECH and Infosys will host an event showcasing Infosys Springboard, their digital training and reskilling platform.

Southeast Women in Fintech & Wells Fargo Happy Hour

Nov. 13, 5 p.m. @Búho Bar at the Grand Bohemian

RevTech Labs will kick off Venture135 and Global Entrepreneurship Week with a happy hour bringing together the region’s top women fintech founders and executives.

Asheville Chamber Business After-Hours

Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. @Red Tree Builders, Inc.

Asheville Chamber’s next networking event will be held at Red Tree Builders. Join to connect with the local business community. Note: This event is for Asheville Chamber members. 

Global Entrepreneurship Week Wilmington

Nov. 13–19 in Wilmington

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Wilmington will celebrate the city’s flourishing startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial community.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Charlotte 2023

Nov. 13–19 in Charlotte

This year, Charlotte’s startup community will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with a comprehensive lineup of workshops, networking events and resources.

Business of Innovation (Kannapolis)

Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

This workshop will offer tools, strategies and success stories on legal and IP topics, SBIR/STTR programs, equity capital, local funding resources, university tech transfer, patents and more essential areas of startup development.

CO.STARTERS Getting Started Workshop

Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m. @Kingsmen Software

Held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, this workshop will offer participants guidance on refining their business ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, gathering customer feedback and planning their next steps. Note: Space is limited. 

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 15, 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 Robeson County

Nov. 15, 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.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Nov. 15, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Nov. 15, 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

Nov. 15, 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

Nov. 15, 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.

Brews + Bytes: Triad

Nov. 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Oden Brewing Company

NC TECH is bringing its Brews + Bytes series to the Triad. Join to network with friends, colleagues and other tech professionals. Registration is free and open to NC TECH members and non-members.

Welcome to the DEN

Nov. 15, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub at Davidson

Davidson College’s Hurt Hub will host a networking event in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join to connect with local entrepreneurs, students, alumni, faculty/staff and community members.

Venture135

Nov. 15–16 @Barings World Headquarters

RevTech Labs’ annual Venture135 conference gathers investors, startups and corporate representatives across fintech and insurtech verticals. Join to meet emerging companies in the market.

UNCW Mentor Madness

Nov. 16, 8-11 a.m. @UNCW

Hosted by UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this speed mentoring program aims to connect entrepreneurs with startup advisors.

Top 50 VC Investor with a $150M Fund is Coming to Wilmington

Nov. 16, 4-7 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) will host a talk with David Hall, the managing director of Revolution Capital’s Rise of the Rest Fund.

CISO Executive Roundtable

Nov. 21, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This quarterly meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 22, 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

Nov. 22, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Nov. 22, 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

Nov. 22, 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

Nov. 22, 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Nov. 29, 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

Nov. 29, 8-9 a.m. (online)

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

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Nov. 29, 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

Nov. 29, 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

Nov. 29, 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.

The Importance of Local SEO

Nov. 29, 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.

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