Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the next month.
Included are upcoming meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other areas across North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events. To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column.
Another post previews events coming in February. Recurring monthly meetups are listed here.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Silicon Hollar Pop-Up Coworking @Hatchet Coffee
January 22, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Hatchet Coffee Lounge
Silicon Hollar invites the High Country startup community to join together to share a free pop-up coworking space once a week this month at Hatchet Coffee Lounge.
Webinar: Marketing to the Federal Government
January 22, 10-11 a.m.
The North Carolina office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a webinar covering the different ways companies can market themselves to the federal government.
Workshop: How to Obtain Working Capital
January 22, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. @EBS Executive Suites, Winston Towers
This informative workshop will guide business owners through the process of obtaining capital from investment funds.
Lunch & Learn: Climate, Hurricanes & Reinsurance
January 22, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
Dr. Carl Schreck of the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies will lead a session covering hurricane forecasts and how they’re used in the reinsurance sector.
Build Your Grassroots Social Media Strategy w/ Teddy Burriss
January 22, 12-1 p.m. @Winston Starts
At this workshop, social media strategist and consultant Teddy Burriss will help participants pinpoint a target audience and create engaging content for social media marketing.
TechTalks on Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Opportunities & Trends
January 22, 12-1:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking
At this event, RMCSoft will host a panel of healthcare experts to share insights on innovation in their industry. Speakers include Lisa Tweardy of Kemo Sabe, Michael Johnson of Atrium Health, Dr. Waseem Ghannam of TeleHealth Solution and Matthew Hanis of the Business of Healthcare.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women
January 22, 3-5 p.m @Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
This workshop is designed to teach women professionals how to negotiate for a new job, raise or promotion.
Venture Asheville Elevate Demo Day
January 22, 4-7 p.m. @The Collider
Join Venture Asheville to hear pitches from investment-ready startups that have completed the Elevate business development program over the past year.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance: Brews & Bites
January 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @Legion Brewing Company Southpark
Join the south chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s first event of 2019, featuring networking over drinks and appetizers.
ScaleUp WNC Info Session
January 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City
At this info session, Western North Carolina-based entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ upcoming ScaleUp WNC program ahead of the upcoming application deadline.
Cape Fear Women In Tech: Digital Literacy—Bridging the Divide
January 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @tekMountain
The Cape Fear Literacy Council is addressing the digital divide in Wilmington with technological solutions, including a Computer on Wheels mobile instruction lab. These innovations and the women that lead them will be featured at Cape Fear Women in Tech’s next meetup.
3rd Annual StartCharlotte LIVE!
January 22, 6-9 p.m. @Heist Brewery
The annual StartCharlotte LIVE event is back in 2019, featuring startup community awards and a report on local successes.
Local Leaders, Global Impact: Value of Educational Credentials in the Current Economy
January 23, 3:30-5 p.m. @Northeastern University-Charlotte
Dr. Sean Gallagher, the director of Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy, will present recent research on the hiring process and candidate credentials.
NC IDEA’s Spring 2019 Grants Info Session (Winston-Salem)
January 23, 5:30-7 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
At this info session, NC IDEA Program Director Amy Bastian will share details on the grants and programs offered by the organization, including NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED, as well as the newly launched Investment Crowdfunding Grant (applications are due January 28).
Silicon Hollar Pop-Up Coworking @Ransom
January 24, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Ransom
Silicon Hollar invites the High Country startup community to join together to share a free pop-up coworking space once a week this month at Ransom in Boone.
4th National Climate Assessment Panel Series
January 24, 4:30-6 p.m. @The Collider
The Collider is hosting a new panel series with local climate scientists and experts. The January event features climate scientists who have worked with the 4th National Climate Assessment.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 24, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Silicon Hollar Startup Social
January 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Hatchet Coffee, Boone
Silicon Hollar’s monthly Startup Social provides casual space to connect with others in the High Country area who are interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
How Data Analytics Drives the Banking Industry in Charlotte
January 24, 6-8 p.m. @Northeastern University-Charlotte
Northeastern University-Charlotte is hosting an informative event showing attendees how the data-driven tech revolution is impacting Charlotte’s financial sector.
Getting Sh*T Done: Straight No Chaser Business w/ BLKTECHCLT’s Sherrell & Enovia
January 24, 6:30-8 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT @The Nest
In this informative workshop, BLKTECHCLT Founders Sherrell Dorsey and Enovia Bedford will share insights on revenue model strategies, customer acquisition, raising capital and more.
Tech Talent South Wilmington: Web Development Essentials
January 24, 6-9 p.m., Wilmington (venue TBD)
Tech Talent South Wilmington will lead workshop participants through the basics of HTML, CSS and Bootstrap for website development.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
January 24, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
2019 Outlook for Tech
January 25, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte Convention Center
This event highlights digital and business disruption through an exhibitor showcase, breakout sessions and panels and a luncheon program. (More coverage here.)
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
January 25, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Application Deadline: All for NC Fellowship
January 25
This 12-month fellowship program from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation offers coaching, mentorship and a $75,000 stipend to individuals who have innovative ideas to better North Carolina’s communities.
BLKTECH: Drafting a Six-Figure Resume to Help You Land Your Dream Job
January 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT
In BLKTECHCLT’s next Learning Labs workshop, Aithyni Rucker of The Career Design Lab will demonstrate how to develop and design a modern professional resume.
Application Deadline: ScaleUp WNC
January 27
This highly competitive annual program helps two cohorts of 15 Western North Carolina-based startups establish strategy and implementation for their growth.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA Investment Crowdfunding Grant
January 28
NC IDEA’s new Investment Crowdfunding Grant offers up to $5,000 to help companies expand their businesses using the Localstake NC investment crowdfunding platform. Applications are due by 5 p.m.
Let’s Connect! (@Albemarle)
January 28, 6:30-8 p.m. @Albemarle City Hall, Council Chambers
Join this speaking tour to hear presentations and discussions about expanding internet access in North Carolina. The event is co-organized by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, NC Broadband Matters and NC League of Municipalities. See the full list of tour dates here.
Silicon Hollar Pop-Up Coworking @Hatchet Coffee
January 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Hatchet Coffee Lounge
Silicon Hollar invites the High Country startup community to join together to share a free pop-up coworking space once a week this month at Hatchet Coffee Lounge.
Reach Customers Online with Google – Lake Norman
January 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
Google’s Get Your Business Online program covers search engine optimization, online advertising, Google Analytics and Google Trends, among other important topics business owners need to know when advertising their brand online. This event is sponsored by Flywheel, the Hurt Hub@Davidson and the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.
Lunch & Learn: Take Control of Your Brand
January 29, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
Designer and illustrator Logan Faerber will lead a workshop showing business owners how to create and present engaging designs for their brand.
3rd Annual Finsiders CLT Awards
January 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @EY
The Finsiders CLT Awards recognizes the people or companies with a Charlotte presence for their achievements in fintech.
Brian Hamilton Entrepreneurship Presentation: How to Unlock the Door to Economic Opportunity
January 29, 7-8:30 p.m. @Belmont Abbey College, Haid Theatre
At this event, Sageworks Co-Founder Brian Hamilton will share insights on the success of his company (sold to Silicon Valley private equity firm Accel-KKR in 2018) and his current work growing the Brian Hamilton Foundation.
Charlotte Chamber: Reach Your Customers Online w/ Google
January 30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @The Employers Association
Google’s Get Your Business Online program covers search engine optimization, online advertising, Google Analytics and Google Trends, among other important topics business owners need to know when advertising their brand online. This event is free for Charlotte Chamber members, $20 for access-level members and $40 for non-members.
Asheville PitchBreakfast
January 30, 9-10:30 a.m. @RISC Networks
At this monthly event, a group of two to four Asheville-based startups will present their products/services in a five-minute timeframe, then answer questions from the audience and a panel of experts. Breakfast and coffee provided.
Let’s Connect! (Jacksonville)
January 30, 6-7:30 p.m. @Jacksonville Youth Council Youth Center
Join this speaking tour to hear presentations and discussions about expanding internet access in North Carolina. The event is co-organized by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, NC Broadband Matters and NC League of Municipalities. See the full list of tour dates here.
Application Deadline: Velocity Labs
January 30
This three-month accelerator led by Startup High Country assists entrepreneurs with customer development, viability testing, lean startup strategy and product market fit.
Future of Trade, Policy & Freedom of Movement in the UK & EU
January 31, 8-10:15 a.m. @Charlotte City Club
The Charlotte chapter of the British American Business Council will join to discuss the impacts the U.S. market can expect from the potential deal between the U.K. and Brussels.
Silicon Hollar Pop-Up Coworking @Ransom
January 31, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Ransom
Silicon Hollar invites the High Country startup community to join together to share a free pop-up coworking space once a week this month at Ransom in Boone.
Skookum Volcano Tour
January 31, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte
Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.
Invested Course Kickoff: Investment Crowdfunding Learning Journey
January 31, 2-5 p.m. @Mountain BizWorks
Now in its second year, Mountain BizWorks’ Invested course helps business owners craft and launch an investment crowdfunding campaign for their products/services.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
January 31, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
January 31, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
Unbounded: A Journey into Patagonia
January 31, 6:30-9 p.m. @The Collider
The Collider is hosting a viewing of Unbounded: A Journey into Patagonia, a travel documentary from award-winning producer and director Garrett Martin. A Q&A with Martin will follow. Proceeds will benefit the Collider’s Thomas R. Karl Internship Program.
Application Deadline: REDI 2019
January 31
The Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), a program of the North Carolina Rural Center, is welcoming applications for its 2019 cohort. REDI helps participants enhance their leadership skills and rural development strategies in their communities.