Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in August. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
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 September. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle 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.
tekMountain Marketing Meetup
August 19, 12-1 p.m. @tekMountain
Join tekMountain for a workshop on the benefits and opportunities of email marketing, presented by Tim Wilson of BDC Group, LLC. Lunch will be provided.
HUSTLE Night
August 19, 5:30-7 p.m. @ACCESS: Center of Equity + Success
This monthly gathering aims to enhance Winston-Salem’s dedication to inclusive entrepreneurship by accelerating underrepresented entrepreneurs. Join for an evening of networking, interactive learning and community-building.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
August 20, 8-9 a.m. @Capital Bank
This month, Asheville Chamber’s “Business Before Hours” networking event will be hosted by Capital Bank.
Storm Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business When Disaster Strikes
August 20, 9-11 a.m. @Brunswick Community College, Leland Center
Brunswick Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a seminar on how local businesses can develop a disaster preparedness and mitigation plan.
Application Deadline: Joules Accelerator
August 20, 12 p.m.
The Joules Accelerator provides training, mentoring and partner access for post-revenue, pre-Series A clean energy startups. Applications are live for the program’s fifth cohort.
Lunch & Learn: The Legal Lowdown on Startup Financing
August 20, 12-1 p.m. @The Launch Factory
Charlotte IoT is hosting a lunch and learn with Jesse Jones, founder and lead attorney of Fourscore Business Law, who will discuss startup financing sources, options and preparation.
Storm Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business When Disaster Strikes
August 20, 6-8 p.m. @Brunswick Community College, Main Campus
Brunswick Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a seminar on how local businesses can develop a disaster preparedness and mitigation plan.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 21, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Intro to the Charlotte Startup Community
August 21, 4-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
Those unacquainted with the Queen City startup scene are invited to attend a free orientation to the community presented by Charlotte Inno. The event will offer attendees introductions and networking, along with connections to local resources, events, companies, programs, investors, and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Charlotte
August 21, 5-7 p.m. @Camp North End
DHIT‘s Digital Health Happy Hour is expanding to Charlotte. Join for networking and local craft beers, plus a talk from Dr. Michael Ruhlen of Atrium Health and Charlotte AHEC, who will discuss digital health education initatives across North Carolina.
Winston Starts TechTalks
August 21, 5-7 p.m. @Winston Starts
For its next event, Winston Starts will feature a talk from Melissa “Bee” Bube of Girls on Fire and Inmar.
Packard Place Public House
August 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
WomanUP Workshop: Harness the Power of Words
August 22, 8-10:30 a.m. @Asheville Crowne Plaza Expo Center
In this workshop, Conversations Worth Having author Cheri Torres will show participants how to foster leadership through real-life stories and practical activities.
Engaging Under-Represented Populations as Tech Talent
August 22, 9-10:45 a.m. @Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
NC TECH is hosting a panel with community leaders discussing how local companies can engage under-represented populations in the workforce.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Central Chapter Luncheon
August 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Project 658
The Central Chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a discussion covering the city’s plans for redeveloping Eastland Mall. Learn about the project from a panel of local leaders.
Blockchain Beyond the Hype: Data Analytics Lunch & Learn
August 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
Midtown Consulting Group Chief Data Scientist Joe Fuqua will present a workshop on Bitcoin’s applications in business. Lunch will be provided.
How to Manage Business Risk (From a Legal Perspective)
August 22, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Business lawyer Ryan Luft will lead a discussion on various legal risks businesses face and how to manage them. Pizza and salad will be served.
Application Deadline: Launch Greensboro LaunchLab Growth
August 22, 5 p.m.
Hosted by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Launch Greensboro program, LaunchLab Growth is a 14-week startup accelerator that meets weekly from mid-September to mid-December. The program culminates in a demo day where participants pitch their startups to a live audience.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 22, 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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Social
August 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @True Blue Butcher & Table
Join Port City Young Professionals to an engaging evening networking event in Wilmington.
CLT Tech Meetup Mashup
August 22, 7-9 p.m. @Skookum
Skookum Tech Talks is hosting its second CLT Tech Meetup Mashup, which involves a series of short talks on technology and software development from local meetup groups.
Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo
August 23-24 @Benton Convention Center
Professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, organizations, students and other members of the Triad community will convene for a two-day expo showcasing local businesses owned by local women and minorities.
Lunch & Learn: What, Why & How of Workplace Wellness Programs
August 27, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris Inc.
This workplace wellness workshop will be led by Terri Maultsby of Think Eat Grow.
Intro to HTML & CSS: Workshop
August 27, 5-7:30 p.m. @WeWork Charlotte, 128 S Tryon St
Flatiron School is hosting a free-of-charge workshop covering the core concepts of HTML and CSS. Food and drinks provided.
Cape Fear Women in Tech Meetup
August 27, 5:30-7 p.m. @Grand Cru
Cape Fear Women in Tech’s monthly meetup is an opportunity for Wilmington’s tech professionals and entrepreneurs to join together and network.
Fireside Chat w/ John Espey, CEO of LobbyCRE
August 27, 5:30-8 p.m. @co//ab
Join Startup Grind Greensboro for a fireside chat with John Espey, CEO of Charlotte-based LobbyCRE.
1 Million Cups Asheville
August 28, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Charlotte Round: SoGal Global Pitch Competition
August 28, 5-8 p.m. @Camp North End
This is a chance for Charlotte startups to boost their exposure. Finalists who are selected in this regional pitch competition will win a spot at the global event in Silicon Valley.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant
August 28
For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative life science technology ideas with commercial potential. Applications for the latest cycle in the program are due at noon.
NC TECH New Member Breakfast: Charlotte
August 29, 8:30-10 a.m. @Packard Place
NC TECH members are invited to attend a free morning networking event to connect with employees of member firms. Coffee, juice and breakfast food will be provided.
Skookum Volcano Tour
August 29, 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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 29, 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.
Application Deadline: DHIT Startup Pitch Competition
August 30
DHIT is hosting its inaugural startup pitch competition at the 2019 DHIT Summit on November 13 in Durham. The organization welcomes early-stage healthcare startups to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products and services to a live audience. Applications are due at 5 p.m. EST.
