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 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 November. 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 October Business Before Hours
October 15, 8-9 a.m. @Hilliard Lyons
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours will be hosted by Hilliard Lyons. Join to connect over coffee with the local business community and learn more about Hilliard Lyons’ upcoming merger with Baird.
ReCONNECT Economic Opportunity Forum
October 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Omni Charlotte Hotel
NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues is bringing its ReCONNECT series to Charlotte—this time focusing on job development, wages, accessible education opportunities and more related topics. More TechWire coverage here.
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: Mystery Startup Theater
October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington is shaking things up this month with a unique program. Ahead of the event, three promising local startups will meet with three Triangle-based mentors. On October 15, the mentors will take the stage to make their pitch and answer tough questions typically seen in a VC or angel investor presentation. The startups will then join to answer these questions and share what they learned. More TechWire coverage here.
Application Deadline: NC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit Resource Fair
October 15
NC IDEA invites support organizations, government agencies, entrepreneurship programs and coworking spaces to apply to showcase during the opening reception of the North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit in November. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 16, 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.
Attraction of Advanced Manufacturing in the Charlotte Region
October 16, 8:30-10 a.m. @TechWorks Gaston
In the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s next Workforce Development & Education Committee meeting, participants will discuss the state of workforce development and manufacturing in the Charlotte area.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 16, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Flywheel Indeavor Club – Lake Norman
October 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Hurt Hub@Davidson
Indeavor, a networking club offered to Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area and swap helpful resources with one another.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Charlotte
October 16, 5-7 p.m. @Google Fiber Space
Join DHIT’s free monthly networking event to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community members who are shaping the Triangle’s digital health space. This month’s pop-up speaker is Jess George, government and community affairs manager at Google Fiber.
Packard Place Public House
October 16, 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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Social
October 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Hanover Lakes by Bill Clark Homes
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wilmington.
NC TECH Talk: How Do You Know If You’ve Been ‘Digitally Transformed’?
October 17, 9-10:30 a.m. @WeWork, The RailYard Southend
Join NC TECH to discuss the digital transformation process, and the successes and challenges along the way.
Piedmont Triad Industrial Hemp Conference
October 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Gateway Research Park
At this event, trade association representatives, government officials, scientists, growers, processors, researchers and retailers will join together for a full-day program covering the emerging hemp industry in North Carolina.
Harness Your Brain Power
October 17, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
At this free event, neuropsychologist and executive coach Dr. Karen Pollard will guide participants through how to harness their brain power.
Carolina Fintech Hub Meetup
October 17, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation on data management and governance, led by Peter Carr of CapTech Consulting.
Fireside Chat with John Espey, CEO of LobbyCRE
October 17, 4-6 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson’s next event features a fireside chat with John Espey, CEO of Charlotte-based LobbyCRE.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 17, 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.
PayCLT: Garrett Astler
October 18, 9-10 a.m. @Packard Place
At this month’s PayCLT meetup, AvidXchange Senior Manager of Bank Partnerships Garrett Astler will discuss disruption in fintech and banking, and the current state of the market today.
Application Deadline: Asheville Chamber WomanUP Celebration Awards
October 18
Asheville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the most outstanding women in the local business community. Awards will be presented at the WomanUP Celebration on November 14.
Application Deadline: 2019 Rural Excellence Awards
October 18
The North Carolina Rural Center is putting out a call for nominations to honor individuals, organizations and towns that are creatively tackling economic revitalization. Award winners will be honored at the 2019 Rural Assembly in November.
Bank on Your Success: Growing Your Business with BB&T
October 22, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
In this free program, BB&T Market Leader and Assistant Vice President Jared Morris will provide financial education to local business owners.
5G: The Revolution Begins
October 22, 12-1 p.m. @Launch Factory
Join this lunch and learn to find out how Verizon is building 5G with ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and massive capacity.
Lunch & Learn: Internship Program Startup Consulting
October 22, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
Join Action Greensboro for a lunch and learn with Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Campus Greensboro.
Cape Fear Women in Tech Meetup
October 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @New Anthem Beer Project
Cape Fear Women in Tech’s monthly meetup is an opportunity for Wilmington’s tech professionals and entrepreneurs to join together and network.
Leadership, Technology & Investing with Walk West CEO Donald Thompson
October 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @co//ab
Startup Grind Greensboro’s next event features a talk on leadership and investing with Donald Thompson, CEO of Raleigh digital marketing agency Walk West.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 23, 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 Asheville
October 23, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Cybersecurity 101
October 23, 12-1 p.m. @RailYard Southend
Join Tech Talent South Charlotte to learn the terms and tools you need to protect your business.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 23-24 @Wilmington Convention Center
This event brings together over 700 representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and other federal agencies, general and specialty contractors, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the southeast region.
Retaining & Engaging Top Talent
October 24, 7:30-9 a.m. @Ballantyne Hotel
The Ballantyne chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a morning event about how to retain and engage top talent. The session will be led by Dr. Cheryl Richards, CEO and dean of Northeastern University.
Asheville Metro Economy Outlook
October 24, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @The Venue
The 20th annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook will cover key economic concerns affecting the business landscape to come. The keynote speaker is Economic Outlook Group Chief Global Economist Bernard Baumohl, who was named the most accurate forecaster for 2018.
Talent Jam – Work It Watauga
October 24, 5-7 p.m. @Ransom
This event features dueling open-mic pitches where Western NC-based companies looking for talent, and people that have talent, deliver alternating 60-second pitches. Networking will follow.
Women in Clean Energy (WICE) at UNC Charlotte EPIC
October 24, 5-7 p.m. @UNC Charlotte EPIC
The NC Sustainable Energy Association’s next WICE event will be hosted at UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC). Join to network with peers over drinks and snacks. There will also be a tour of the EPIC building.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 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.
Application Deadline: Carolina Fintech Hub Fall 2019 University Hackathon
October 25
Carolina Fintech Hub’s University Hackathon involves students solving real-world problems through a new month-long program. It concludes with the top three teams competing for $10,000 at the Venture135 conference next month in Charlotte. Campus finals must be completed by October 25.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Meetup
October 28, 3-5 p.m. @Inspire Southpark Apartment & Condo Complex
This meetup will review retirement planning best practices and share tools and resources for a financially stress-free retirement.
E4 Carolinas Annual Meeting
October 28, 4-8 p.m. @Noah’s Event Venue, Charlotte
E4Carolinas is hosting its 2019 annual meeting in October, featuring director elections, dinner, a reception and a keynote.
Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur
October 29, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Greenville Centre
This full-day educational event helps entrepreneurs to learn about the private equity funding process and understand what investors are looking for. These insights will help participants prepare for raising capital with an insider’s perspective in mind.
WNC Career Expo
October 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @U.S. Cellular Center
Hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, this event connects companies with talented candidates in the Western North Carolina region. (Note: This event was rescheduled from an earlier date. The new date and location is October 29 at the U.S. Cellular Center.)
NC Chamber Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
October 29 @Harris Conference Center
At this conference, C-suite executives and HR professionals will join to discuss unconscious bias, diversity programming, recruitment and retention strategy, and other relevant topics.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 30, 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.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit
October 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit is a deep dive into Charlotte’s local industries, including financial services, transportation and advanced manufacturing.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 30, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
LaunchLKN October Social
October 30, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
This month, LaunchLKN will host TrueLearn, Inc. Founder and CEO Josh Courtney for a discussion on the intersection of entrepreneurship and the medical profession.
Skookum Volcano Tour
October 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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 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.
