Events
The SBTDC is a sponsor of (or partners with other organizations in sponsoring) the following events:
UPCOMING EVENTS
NxLeveL Business Planning for Entrepreneurs (various dates)
This is a practical, hands-on, common sense approach to developing your business plan and your business planning skills. Currently offered in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Wilmington.
NC Nanotechnology Commercialization Conference (March 31–April 1, Greensboro)
The two-day conference will be packed with educational workshops and networking opportunities. Attendees will meet key researchers and industry leaders who are driving nanotechnology success in the state of North Carolina.
www.ncscitech.com/ncncc
Veteran's Small Business Conference (April 28, Cary)
Now, more than ever, the federal government is seeking to assist veteran business owners in earning their fair share of government contracting opportunities. With this in mind, the US Small Business Administration, the SBTDC NC Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and the NC Military Business Center have come together to provide veterans this informative half-day seminar on how to navigate through the government procurement maze. Information on how to start a business will also be provided.
www.sbtdc.org/events/vet/
NIH SBIR/STTR Conference (June 2–3, Raleigh)
On June 2–3, 2010, over 600 health and science managers, entrepreneurs, small business executives, university researchers, and consulting organizations will converge at the Raleigh Convention Center for the 12th Annual NIH National SBIR/STTR Conference. North Carolina is proud to be hosting this event for the first time and we want you to be a part of making this a success. Attendees will learn the ins and outs of the NIH SBIR/STTR program, the funding opportunities available to small business researchers, and how the NIH SBIR/STTR program can be a valuable resource to help you start and/or grow your company.
www.sbtdc.org/nihsbir2010
ONGOING / PAST EVENTS
NC Aquaculture Development Conference (January 22–23, 2010)
This industry-specific conference connects current and potential growers of trout, catfish, hybrid striped bass, crawfish, ornamental fish, baitfish, clams, and oysters with industry experts.
www.ncaquaculture.org
Business Connections Marketplace (Greensboro)
This annual reverse government trade show offers small businesses the opportunity to connect with government agencies and prime contractors. Learn more...
Business Success in Tough Times seminars
What are the secrets of business success in an economic downturn? How do business owners stabilize their business during tough times and hold their own? Attend this seminar to learn how to prepare for and even grow your business when the economic climate is stormy. Presented jointly by the Small Business Center Network of the NC Community College System and the UNC System's Small Business & Technology Development Center. A variety of resources and the opportunity for free business counseling will be made available to seminar participants. Click here for seminar dates and locations...
Five Ventures (Charlotte)
UNCC's Charlotte Research Institute's annual entrepreneurial business competition. The competition tests the business acumen of startups for a chance to win cash and in-kind services.
www.five-ventures.com
Marketplace Government Procurement Conference (RTP)
A regional biennial "reverse" trade show
that allows small business owners like you
the opportunity to meet contracting officers
from over 50 federal, state, and local government agencies and prime contractors.
www.sbtdc.org/events/marketplace
NC Entrepreneurship Summit (2010 in Wilmington)
A collaborative of leadership from across North Carolina on a mission to create ‘homegrown’ jobs.
Opportunities 2010 (March 15, 2010 - Asheville)
This is a regional biennial “reverse” trade show that provides small businesses with the opportunity to attend seminars and meet contracting officers from over 50 federal, state and local government agencies and prime contractors.
www.sbtdc.org/events/opportunities
PRIVATE EQUITY INITIATIVES (overview)
Becoming an Investor-Ready EntrepreneurTM
This seminar prepares growth-oriented entrepreneurs to successfully engage private equity investors by learning what investors expect from the companies they fund.
www.sbtdc.org/investorready
NC Angels: Investing Close to Home
This seminar is designed to educate and prepare qualified investors with or without investment experience for the world of investing in early stage companies. This program was developed with direct input from angel investors, angel networks/fund executives, early stage venture capitalists, and experienced entrepreneurs, and provides an “insider’s look” into the world of angel investing.
www.sbtdc.org/ncangels
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) Events
Workshops across North Carolina
These workshops teach you about R&D funding available for innovative technologies via the federal
government’s SBIR Program; the SBTDC’s SBIR services and sources of additional program information; and the NC Matching funds and Incentive programs.
www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2009
Technology Commercialization Seminar (December 8, 2009 - RTP)
Whether new to the SBIR/STTR program or successful in receiving previous SBIR/STTR funding, learn why the agencies continue to increase their focus and attention on commercialization and how you can better address this key component to SBIR/STTR funding and successful company development.
www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/techcomm/
DoD SBIR/STTR Symposium & Proposal Training
Attend this symposium & training to receive detailed instruction on preparing proposals for DoD; meet the DoD Program Managers; learn about the vast array of DoD interests, connect with and learn from potential DoD Prime Contractors; and learn about the variety of support services available to NC small business.
www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/dod
SBIR Phase I Proposal Preparation Seminar
This seminar is designed for technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R &D with plans to submit a SBIR/STTR proposal within the next 12 months.
www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/proposal_prep