Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in February. 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 March. 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.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
February 18, 8-9 a.m. @Liberty Corner Enterprises, Inc.
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Liberty Corner Enterprises. Join for light breakfast refreshments and connect with local business representatives.
Rural NC Place-Based Entrepreneurship Roundtable
February 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Impact Alamance Conference Center
In partnership with NCGrowth, the NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a roundtable event focused on highlighting entrepreneurial centers and programs, incubators, co-working spaces and accelerators in counties of less than 200,000 people. (Note: Registration for this event is now closed.)
What Businesses Need to Know About Social Media Platforms
February 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
This event features a panel covering social media and its benefits for business. Speakers include 704 Shop Co-Owner Chris Moxley, Union Senior Paid Media Strategist Allie Robbe and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Chief Marketing Officer Rob Horton (moderator).
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: How to Scale Your Startup
February 18, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
This month’s Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington event will feature video from a session of year’s Startup Summit featuring Triangle entrepreneurs Scot Wingo (Channel Advisor and Spiffy) and Todd Olson (Pendo). After the video, Keith Washo and Tim McLoughlin will share their analysis.
Designing for the Opioid Epidemic: Tech Innovations Within Addiction
February 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting an event to explore the future of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, featuring talks from Davidson College Professor of Psychology Mark Smith as well as Yossuf Al-Banawi and Gautam Chebrolu, the founders of Pilleve.
Hatch AVL Pitch Party
February 18, 6-7:30 p.m. @Hatch
Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this monthly event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Wilmington
February 19, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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
February 19, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Growing Your Business
February 19, 12-1:30 p.m. @Guilford Tech Small Business Center
In this seminar, entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn about the separation of business from personal finances, credit and borrowing options, insurance needs, and more.
Digital Health Happy Hour Charlotte
February 19, 5-7 p.m. @Camp North End
DHIT’s free networking event comes to Camp North End this month, featuring a talk with pop-up speaker Sasha Cahill, CEO and founder of HealthInfoMap and director at Healthtech Women. Join to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders.
Packard Place Public House
February 19, 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.
CLT Alliance YP Chat
February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting an event focused on “Leveling Up in Your Career,” featuring Latesha Byrd, career coach and former recruiter with Byrd Career Consulting. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
BLKTECHCLT Flatiron School Intro to Coding Info Session
February 19, 6-7:30 p.m. @Sugar Creek Library
Join BLKTECHCLT to learn about HTML programming and Flatiron School’s online programs in software engineering, data science or UX/UI design.
CFH Meetup: Levvel CEO Chris Hart
February 20, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation from Levvel CEO Chris Hart about the key trends he sees affecting companies, employees and customers.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 20, 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.
Contracting with USA General Services Administration
February 20, 6-8 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
Presented by the NC Procurement Technical Assistance Center, this workshop will cover the General Services Administration (GSA), its award schedule, details about GSA contracts, pre-proposal requirements and more.
Tech Talent South Charlotte Diversity in Tech Panel
February 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Serendipity Labs
Join Tech Talent South Charlotte for a panel discussion exploring how to promote, create and sustain diversity in the workplace.
Application Deadline: 53 Ideas Business Pitch Competition
February 20
Central Piedmont Community College’s 53 Ideas program gives local innovators an opportunity to receive business training, pitch their idea and potentially win some funding to get their business off the ground. Anyone in the 10 counties surrounding Charlotte can submit their idea.
Application Deadline: 2020 AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup
February 23
AlphaLab Gear is touring Raleigh and five other cities to find and highlight the most promising physical product startups in the U.S. Winners in each city will receive cash, prizes and a chance to win $50,000 at the International Finals in May.
Webinar: Introduction to SBIR/STTR
February 24, 2-3 p.m.
The Small Business Technology and Development Center is hosting an informative webinar covering the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs for local companies.
Cape Fear Women in Tech: Q&A with HR
February 25, 5:30-7 p.m. @tekMountain
Cape Fear Women in Tech is hosting an interactive panel discussion with HR professionals speaking about hiring and advancement.
Gig East Meetup: Creative Funding for Startups & Entrepreneurs
February 25, 5:30-8 p.m. @217 Brew Works
At Gig East’s next meetup, Wilmington Angels for Local Entrepreneurs Founder Jim Roberts and East Carolina Angels President & CEO Mark Wdowik will share how startups and small businesses can get the funding they need to launch successfully.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
February 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Wilmington
February 26, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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
February 26, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Over Pizza
February 26, 5:30-7 p.m. @Reynolda Green Room
Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a pitch event where students can share their ideas, meet with entrepreneurial coaches and mentors, and network with faculty and staff.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Translational Research Grant (Cycle 2)
February 26
The NC Biotech Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for cycle 2 are due at 12 p.m. EST.
NC TECH New Member Breakfast
February 27, 8:30-10 a.m. @NC TECH Charlotte Office
NC TECH’s New Member Breakfast is a morning networking event with an open house format for new NC TECH members and new employees of current members. Coffee, juice, pastries and bagels will be provided.
Skookum Volcano Tour
February 27, 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
February 27, 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.
Bunker Brews Charlotte: Chapter Launch Party
February 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Sugar Creek Brewing Company
As Bunker Labs launches a new chapter in Charlotte, this launch party will feature insights from NC IDEA President and CEO Thom Ruhe, UNC System military liaison Siobhan Norris and Sageworks Founder Brian Hamilton.
2020 Kickoff: Startup Summit Charlotte
February 27, 6-9 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Startup Summit is hosting its first conference in Charlotte this month, featuring a keynote from Joe Topinka, CIO of SnapAV.
Application Deadline: 2020 NorthState Tech Lab
February 28
NorthState and HQ Greensboro are seeking applications for the next cohort of Tech Lab, a six-week business strategy development and coaching program for early-stage tech companies, taking place April 13 to May 18. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: NC BIONEER Venture Challenge
February 28
In partnership with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center is launching a new mentorship program called the NC BIONEER Venture Challenge. The two-month program will culminate in a pitch competition offering monetary awards totaling $40,000. More TechWire coverage here.
