Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in October. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
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 November events. 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 submit an event, feel free to send me an email.
Note: The following list is our lineup of state-wide events through the end of October—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Marketing Your Idea: From Strategy & Creativity to Action
October 19, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
The Hurt Hub@Davidson is hosting a six-week marketing-101 class for innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch their ideas and connect with customers.
Electrification Virtual Summit
October 19-23 (online)
EPRI’s Electrification Summit is now moving online. Industry stakeholders are invited to join and discuss ways to accelerate the adoption of end-use electrification solutions.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
October 20, 9-10 a.m. (online)
Asheville Chamber’s Business Before Hours will be held online this month. Participants can join in with a cup of coffee to network with fellow members of the community.
Winston Starts: 5 Mindset Gaps Sabotaging Your Success
October 20, 11 a.m. (online)
In Winston Starts’ next Spark Speaker Series event, Gyppers Co-Founder and COO Precious Wilson Pulley will present a talk covering the five mindset gaps that sabotage entrepreneurs’ success.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 20, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
NC TECH Virtual Workshop: Workplace Reimagination
October 20, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a free virtual workshop on how businesses can balance in-office work with remote flexibility.
Government Vendor Network
October 20, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 21, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Charlotte
October 21, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Webinar
October 21, 9 a.m. (online)
This webinar will cover a wide range of topics surrounding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, including the application process, related documents and forms, compensation replacement limits, and more.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 21, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Marketing Outside the Box: Rewriting the Rules of Retail
October 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this three-part webinar series, HUSTLE Winston Salem will explore how brick-and-mortar and digital retailers can apply innovative marketing strategies to successfully make it through the end of 2020.
The Arena Pitch Series
October 21, 1:30 p.m. (online)
In this webinar series, teen entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a group of successful founders, athletes and celebrities, including local serial entrepreneur Brian Hamilton, co-founder of Sageworks, the Hamilton Foundation and Inmates to Entrepreneurs.
Packard Place Public House
October 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 21, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
Venture Atlanta Live Online
October 21-22 (online)
Venture Atlanta will be presented in an online format this year. Join for two days of discussion around the latest venture capital trends in the Southeast.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 21-22 (online)
This two-day conference, hosted by the NC Military Business Center, will cover energy resilience, 2021 priorities for the U.S. Department of Energy, environmental cleanup at military bases, and innovative energy technologies in North Carolina and other bases across the U.S.
Women > A Force in Business Virtual Conference
October 22, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
NC Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Woman > A Force in Business virtual conference will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, a virtual exhibit hall and networking opportunities with women leaders in North Carolina.
Thinkful Speaker Series: State of UX/UI Design in 2020
October 22, 8-9:30 a.m. (online)
In this free webinar, Thinkful Charlotte and Facebook Product Design Recruiter Carl Wheatley will explore how 2020 has shaped the field of UX/UI design.
ASPIRE Conversations
October 22, 12 p.m. (online)
ASPIRE Community Capital’s ASPIRE Conversations series will feature discussions with community leaders about Black entrepreneurship in Charlotte. Each session will cover a new topic.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 22, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
Hatch AVL Virtual Pitch Party
October 22, 5 p.m. (online)
Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this free virtual event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience.
impact. 2020 Leadership Conference
October 22-23 (online)
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting a two-day conference to engage local leaders who are committed to inclusivity, collaboration and change-making.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 23, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Waypoint Accelerator Virtual Info Session
October 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
Mountain BizWorks invites anyone who’s interested in the Waypoint Accelerator to join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. Applications are due on November 8.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge ‘Lite’ [EXTENDED]
October 25
This year, The Launch Place is hosting a “lite” version of its annual Big Launch Challenge pitch competition. On November 18, 10 startups will pitch to a panel of five investors representing groups across the U.S. Applications are open now.
Application Deadline: Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence 2021-A Cohort [EXTENDED]
October 25
WeWork and Bunker Labs are accepting applicants for their upcoming Veterans in Residence 2021-A cohort, slated to launch in January 2021. Charlotte is one of 21 cities in which the six-month program is located. (Note: The deadline has been extended to October 25.)
Marketing Your Idea: From Strategy & Creativity to Action
October 26, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
The Hurt Hub@Davidson is hosting a six-week marketing-101 class for innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch their ideas and connect with customers.
Outdoor Recreation Business Summit
October 27, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (online)
This free, virtual conference will feature speakers discussing outdoor business topics such as idea creation, branding, sales, budgeting, and more.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 27, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
LinkedIn Profile Revamp: Advice From a LinkedIn Expert
October 27, 5:30-7 p.m. (online)
In this virtual workshop, hosted by the NC Life Sciences Virtual Networking Group, LinkedIn expert Heidi Scott Giusto will show participants how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles to showcase their value proposition and increase opportunities.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Learn To Code Workshop Series
October 27, 6 p.m. (online)
In this free workshop series, participants will learn how to build a webpage using HTML and CSS. Events in the series will be held twice per month throughout fall 2020.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 28, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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 Charlotte
October 28, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 28, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Marketing Outside the Box: Rewriting the Rules of Retail
October 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this three-part webinar series, HUSTLE Winston Salem will explore how brick-and-mortar and digital retailers can apply innovative marketing strategies to successfully make it through the end of 2020.
Packard Place Public House
October 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 28, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
ReCONNECT to Move Forward: Mental Health & Well-Being
October 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Institute for Emerging Issues’ ReCONNECT to Move Forward program is a three-part series of virtual events held in September and October. The topic of this session is how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts mental health and well-being.
FDII Deduction: How NC Exporters Can Save Taxes on Foreign Income
October 29, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a webinar with Elliott Davis tax advisors on how North Carolina exporters can take advantage of the foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) deduction.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 29, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 30, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
