NOTE: WRAL TechWire’s interactive calendar is presently down as a consequence of technical points. Accordingly, we gained’t be including new events in the interim. In the meantime, the next listing contains hyperlinks to the person occasion pages/websites so readers can discover out extra and RSVP straight with occasion organizers.
Here’s our unique wrapup of upcoming events occurring across North Carolina in May. Included are the newest meetups, conferences, workshops, utility deadlines and networking events occurring in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and different components of the state.
This put up is a part of our weekly column of upcoming events, together with our comprehensive resource guide for startups within the Triangle. To discover out what’s occurring this month within the Triangle particularly, try part one of this week’s column. Another put up previews June events.
Asheville Small Business Week
May 3-7
Small companies are a significant a part of Asheville’s economic system: sustaining jobs, including to our distinctive tradition and innovating. Join different native small enterprise leaders for a collection of events that commemorate and assist small companies. See the event list here.
NCDOR: Sales & Use Tax Workshop
May 4, 6-7:30 p.m. (on-line)
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is internet hosting a webinar protecting the fundamentals of gross sales and use tax obligations.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 5, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be a part of to current their firms to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 5, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)
Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte includes a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.
Flywheel Jumpstart: Networking Using LinkedIn
May 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (on-line and in-person)
This month, Flywheel Coworking’s Jumpstart collection will deal with the alternative ways you may community on LinkedIn. (This is a hybrid occasion, providing on-line and in-person choices.)
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 5, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.
Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed
May 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (on-line)
Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are internet hosting a digital occasion collection (held each Wednesday) that includes free library assets that nonprofits can use to analysis competitors, discover traits of their business, and determine gross sales prospects and sources of provide.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
May 7, 9-9:30 a.m. (on-line)
This free month-to-month interactive webinar offers individuals with an summary of NC TECH’s actions, assets and member choices.
NC Chamber Energy Summit
May 11, 8:15-11:30 a.m. (on-line)
NC Chamber’s annual Energy Summit will function business leaders discussing the traits, challenges and improvements impacting power technique and financial local weather.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 12, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be a part of to current their firms to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 12, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)
Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte includes a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.
1 Million Cups Robeson County
May 12, 8-9 a.m. @Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC Pembroke
In this month-to-month occasion, entrepreneurs native to Robeson County will current their merchandise/providers to friends and community with the startup group.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 12, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.
Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed
May 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (on-line)
Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are internet hosting a digital occasion collection (held each Wednesday) that includes free library assets that nonprofits can use to analysis competitors, discover traits of their business, and determine gross sales prospects and sources of provide.
Packard Place Public House
May 12, 5:15-6:30 p.m. (on-line)
Every two weeks, Charlotte’s entrepreneurial group joins collectively nearly for a night of networking and connections over drinks.
NC TECH 2021 State of Technology Conference
May 12-13 (on-line)
This 12 months’s State of Technology convention will middle on the intersection of buyer, worker and consumer experiences—in any other case often called the Total Experience (TX). Join for keynotes, panels, a startup pitch competitors, an exhibit showcase and extra.
NC’s New Small Business Plan: A Pathway to Prosperity for All
May 17, 10-11:30 p.m. (on-line)
In this free webinar, the NC Rural Center will focus on North Carolina’s New Small Business Plan, a set of bipartisan suggestions for advancing entrepreneurship across the state.
Electrification 2021
May 17-20 (on-line)
The Electric Power Research Institute’s Electrification 2021 International Conference & Exposition might be held on-line in three components. This session will cowl decarbonization, affordability and productiveness.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 19, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be a part of to current their firms to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
NC TECH CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
May 19, 7:45-9 a.m. (on-line)
In this digital session, CISOs, VPs and director-level tech leaders at NC TECH member firms will focus on related matters and greatest practices of their subject.
NC TECH CISO + IT Security Roundtable
May 19, 7:45-9 a.m. (on-line)
This on-line assembly convenes CISOs, VPs and director-level safety leaders from NC TECH member firms. A roundtable dialogue will deal with matters related to the sector.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 19, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)
Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte includes a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.
Managed Cloud Services That Are Actually Managed
May 19, 9-9:45 a.m. (on-line)
This webinar from NC TECH will deal with how IT organizations can enhance end-user expertise for workers, safe company information, enhance productiveness, and cut back bills by means of managed cloud providers.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 19, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.
Life Sciences / Biopharma Hiring Event
May 19, 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. (on-line)
NCBiotech’s Veterans Outreach Program and North Carolina for Military Employment (NC4ME) are working a digital hiring occasion open to all veterans, transitioning service members, guard/reserve and navy spouses. Jobseekers will be capable of meet face-to-face with hiring managers and recruiters.
Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed
May 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (on-line)
Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are internet hosting a digital occasion collection (held each Wednesday) that includes free library assets that nonprofits can use to analysis competitors, discover traits of their business, and determine gross sales prospects and sources of provide.
Asheville Chamber WomanUP Workshop
May 20, 8-10:30 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort (and on-line)
This in-person occasion will function three native ladies sharing assets and views on private accountability, transparency and intentionality.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Small Business Research Loan
May 21
NCBiotech’s Small Business Research Loan offers $75,000 to $250,000 in funding to assist early-stage life science firms in North Carolina. Pre-applications are due on May 21.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Strategic Growth Loan
May 21
NCBiotech’s Strategic Growth Loan program offers funding to North Carolina life science firms to achieve particular milestones enabling them to safe future funding or commercialize their merchandise. Pre-applications are due on May 21.
Application Deadline: Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship
May 21
Established in reminiscence of NC TECH’s founding CEO, the Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship helps two younger ladies as they enter tutorial and profession paths in know-how or engineering. Two chosen college students will obtain $4,000 and a Lenovo laptop.
LaunchLab Growth Demo Day
May 24, 5-7 p.m. (on-line)
This digital occasion will function pitches and product demos from the 12 firms that simply accomplished Launch Greensboro’s LaunchLab Growth Accelerator Program.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 26, 7:30-9 a.m. (on-line)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs within the Lake Norman space be a part of to current their firms to mentors, advisers and different startups. Join to satisfy new folks and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 26, 8-9 a.m. (on-line)
Held each week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte includes a presentation from an area startup adopted by a Q&A from the group.
Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte
May 26, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (on-line)
NC Chamber’s widespread Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte is again this 12 months with a digital program protecting well timed matters on management growth, mentorship, self-care, monetary well being, and extra.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 26, 9-10 a.m. (on-line)
This weekly occasion brings collectively entrepreneurs within the Wilmington and Cape Fear group to collect for espresso, informal startup pitches and dialog.
Spotlight on Business & Nonprofit Resources to Help You Succeed
May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (on-line)
Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center and the Winston Salem Forsyth County Public Library are internet hosting a digital occasion collection (held each Wednesday) that includes free library assets that nonprofits can use to analysis competitors, discover traits of their business, and determine gross sales prospects and sources of provide.
