Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of the year. 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 January. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.
We’ve also put together a list of upcoming holiday events across North Carolina.
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.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Luncheon
December 16, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park
Join the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s last Power of Women luncheon of the year, featuring networking, a panel discussion and demonstrations from partnering professional women’s business organizations in the region.
Center for Creative Economy Kinetic Creative Boot Camp Info Session
December 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy recently launched Kinetic, a four-week startup boot camp for creatives who are ready to turn their idea into a business. In-person workshops will be held twice a week in March 2020. Applications are due February 2. Attend this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply. More TechWire coverage here.
HUSTLE Night
December 16, 6-7:30 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
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.
Application Deadline: RAP Wilson Cohort (Spring 2020)
December 16
RIoT is bringing its 12-week RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) to Wilson starting in February 2020. Applications for the first RAP Wilson cohort will close on December 16 at 5 p.m. EST. More TechWire coverage here.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
December 17, 8-9 a.m. @Blue Ridge Orthodontics
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Blue Ridge Orthodontics. Join for networking and light breakfast refreshments.
synerG Lunch & Learn: Multigenerational Workforce
December 17, 12-1 p.m. @Action Greensboro
Join Campus Greensboro Director Lizzy Tahsuda for a lunch and learn on the experiences that shape each generation, how to mitigate stereotypes and how to work together to see the value of generational diversity on teams.
Launch Challenge Showcase
December 17, 2-4 p.m. @Wake Downtown
Join the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center for a showcase with businesses in the Fall 2019 Launch Challenge program. (If you’re interested in participating in the next session of the Launch Challenge, you can apply by December 31.)
Startup Grind Davidson: End of Year Holiday Party
December 17, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson invites the community to join to celebrate a successful year with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a White Elephant Gift Exchange, and ping pong, jenga, karaoke and Uno.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
December 18, 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
December 18, 9-10 a.m.
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Launch Challenge Information Session
December 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
Join the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center to learn about the Launch Challenge program, in which 10-20 prospective business owners will learn how to successfully launch and grow a startup. Graduates of the program may receive a financial award to support their business launch. Applications for the next session are due December 31.
Packard Place Public House
December 18, 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.
Small Business Success Celebration with Mountain BizWorks
December 18, 6-9 p.m. @Center for the Craft
Mountain BizWorks is hosting its annual year-end event celebrating its years of success and looking forward to 2020. Light refreshments, desserts and drinks will be served.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
December 19, 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.
Startup Grind Winston-Salem: End of Year Party & Chili Cookoff
December 19, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking (W. Fifth St.)
Join Startup Grind Winston-Salem for its annual chili cookoff to celebrate the end of the year.
HQ Greensboro + The Forge Holiday Party
December 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
The Forge and HQ Greensboro are hosting a holiday event featuring a mobile laser demonstration, crafting, light fare and beverages.
Application Deadline: E4 Carolinas 2020 Leadership Development Programs
December 20
Each year, E4 Carolinas welcomes up to 30 energy professionals to participate in its Leadership Development Programs, which include Emerging Leaders (experiential learning across the Carolinas’ energy industry), Nuclear Energy Leaders (a deep dive into the nuclear industry) and Carolina Executive Energy Leaders (for seasoned executives with an organization focus).
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
December 26, 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: Launch Challenge
December 31
Triad entrepreneurs and innovators can apply to be one of the 10-20 prospective business owners who will participate in this session of the Launch Challenge program. Graduates of the program may receive a financial award to support their business launch.
Application Deadline: NC Entrepreneur Corps Challenge
December 31
In this work-based learning program, NC-based community college and university students will work with mentors from the Governor’s Entrepreneurship Council and NCDIT to develop an innovative concept, get customer feedback and create a product to improve services for citizens across the state. The program runs in the spring 2020 semester (February to April). More TechWire coverage here.
