Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the end of this month.

Included are upcoming meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, Wilmington and other areas throughout North Carolina.

To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle, check out part one of this week’s column.

Another post previews events coming in November. 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.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 22, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.

[Food + Beverage] Collider: A Conference on Climate Risks & Opportunities
October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. @The Collider

This event focuses on the future of the food and beverage industry as it adapts to a changing climate. Join business leaders, climate companies, scientists and experts to discuss the solutions to the climate risks facing the industry today.

Charlotte Chamber Luncheon: Authentic & Transformational Leadership in a Time of Change
October 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Renaisssance Charlotte SouthPark

Join the South Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in exploring how to lead during uncertain times while fostering an environment that encourages employees to perform their best.

Winston Starts SPARK Event Series: Gretchen Miller
October 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Winston Starts

The next event in Winston Starts’ SPARK Speaker series features Gretchen Miller, who brings a wealth of knowledge from her years at Dell Technologies and now as a consultant.

NCEDA Rocky Mount Regional Luncheon
October 23, 12-2 p.m. @Rocky Mount Mills

A panel discussion will highlight Rocky Mount Mills’ transformation from a historic industrial space into a destination for regional growth and impact. Panelists include NC Department of Commerce Legislative Affairs Director John White (moderator), Nash Community College President Dr. Bill Carver, Cummins Inc. Community Engagement Leader Jackie Deloach, Capitol Broadcasting Company VP of Real Estate Michael Goodmon, and Joyner Media & Strategies Inc. President David Joyner.

Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 23, 5:30-7 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 30 at 12 p.m.

Early Stage Investing in Charlotte
October 23, 5:30-8 p.m. @Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

Mac Lackey of VentureSouth and Greg Brown of Charlotte Angel Fund will explain the concepts behind most common investment terms, including convertible notes, interest rates and discounts, dilution, MRR, LTV and CAC, friends and family raise vs. seed round, and more venture terminology.

Fiverr Presents: Leveling Up How You Manage Multiple Businesses on a Budget w/ Jillian Hishaw
October 23, 6-8 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

Learn how to launch and manage businesses on a budget in Fiverr’s “Leveling Up” workshop. The session will be led by Jillian Hishaw, published author, attorney and founder of Family Agriculture Resource Management Services.

UNCW CIE Welcome Wednesday
October 24, 9-10:30 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites members of the community to come check out its facilities in a free-of-charge open tour.

How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 24, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.

Come Learn About How to Make an Impact in GSO with Future Fund
October 24, 6-7:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

Come meet the folks at Future Fund, an organization that provides over $45,000 to local nonprofits in Greensboro each year.

Cat Claws: Crafting a Fundable Pitch
October 24, 7-8:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson

Learn how to craft the perfect pitch at this session featuring Juan Garzón, executive director of PitchBreakfast and founder and publisher of StartCharlotte.

Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Annual Meeting
October 24

This event will highlight Winston-Salem’s economic development accomplishments of the past year, while also offering a glimpse at the city’s plans for future initiatives.

Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 24-25 @Wilmington Convention Center

The offices of North Carolina senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, together with the North Carolina Military Business Center, are hosting a two-day summit that will convene more than 700 representatives of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other federal agencies for two days of dialogue on topics related to construction and supplier experiences, challenges, opportunities.

Charlotte Chamber Summit 2018
October 25, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @The Westin Charlotte

This multi-track event features industry perspectives on innovation and business development from keynote speakers and expert panelists. Agenda here.

Skookum Volcano Tour
October 25, 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.

New (To You) Funding Sources for Entrepreneurs in North Carolina
October 25, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

At its next event, NEW (Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington) will be hosting Brian Hamilton, founder of Sageworks (acquired) and now Inmates to Entrepreneurs, and Lister Delgado, managing partner at IDEA Fund Partners, for a discussion about the available startup funding opportunities in North Carolina.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 25, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

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.

BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab: Targeting Your Angel Investors
October 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

For this month’s BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab workshop, Spencer Disher of Charlotte Angel Fund will outline the tools and resources for targeting investors.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
October 26, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

NC Review of SBIR/STTR Workshop
October 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Training Center, Asheville

Presenters from across North Carolina will convene in Asheville for a half-day seminar discussing SBIR/STTR funding opportunities. Details and agenda here.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 29, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.

Charlotte Biohacking Series
October 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. @UNC Charlotte, Cone Building (Room 113)

UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics presents “The History of Politics of Distributed Biotechnology” featuring a presentation from Alessandro Delfanti, Ph.D., assistant professor of Culture and New Media at the University of Toronto.

Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 23 at 5:30 p.m.

How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 31, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.

Application Deadline: Ventureprise Launch NC IDEA Customer Discovery Awards
October 31

This program aims to provide Ventureprise Launch NC IDEA program alumni the opportunity to reach the next step of business development. Applications are due the last day of October.