Topics Related to Historically Underutilized Businesses

NC Statewide MED Week 2022

October 18, 2022, 8:30am - 4:30pm
MED Week recognizes and celebrates the achievements and impacts of minority entrepreneurs and provides opportunities for networking, expanding, and strengthening businesses.
Our theme this year is “Power in CAPITAL- Strength in EQUITY.” 


Beginning at 8:30 a.m., join us for our general information sessions, lunch and awards presentations with guest speakers to include Administration Secretary Pamela Cashwell and Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders, State of North Carolina. 

RTI International Facilities Services Black Vendor Fair Event

August 16, 2022, 11am - 3pm

Cómo iniciar su negocio en Carolina del Norte?

August 18, 2022, 6pm - 7pm
CÓMO INICIAR UN NEGOCIO EN NC?
Dónde empiezo? Me siento abrumado o simplemente inseguro.
Entonces únase a nosotros para un taller de una hora y aprenda lo siguiente
• Conceptos básicos para iniciar un negocio
• Familiarícese con las reglas y regulaciones
• Encuentre recursos gratuitos disponibles
• Planes de negocio, financiación

How to Start Your NC Business

August 17, 2022, 2pm - 3pm
Are you interested in starting your own business but not quite sure where to start? 
Join us on August 17 to hear information on the following topics:
• Basics of starting a business
• How to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations
• How to find available, free resources
• Business plans, funding

Register here.

HUB/DOT Vendor Orientation Training - Purchasing 101

August 18, 2022, 9am - 11:30am
Training Overview:

Purchasing 101: Vendors will learn the rules and laws that govern state procurement, how to do business with the state, step-by-step of the bidding process and tips on how to submit a good proposal. 

 

To learn more about this opportunity and to register, click here.

MBDA 1st Thursdays - Preparing a Capability Statement

August 4, 2022, 9am - 10am
Topics will include:

- Marketing 101

- When do you use a Capability Statement?

- Who do I target?

- Who are the decision makers?

- Core competencies

- Past performance

 

To register for this event, click here.

HUB/DOT Vendor Orientation Training - Purchasing 101

July 20, 2022, 9am - 11:30am
Training Overview:

Purchasing 101: Vendors will learn the rules and laws that govern state procurement, how to do business with the state, step-by-step of the bidding process and tips on how to submit a good proposal. 

Presented by: Joni Robbins, Director, Purchasing Section, Department of Transportation

Projected Outcomes: High level understanding of doing business in state government and how to find procurement opportunities.

This is a virtual training.

MBDA 1st Thursdays Training

July 7, 2022, 9am - 10am
Join us for the North Carolina MBDA Business Center's monthly series with partner organizations on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. The webinar will feature the Small Business Administration North Carolina District Office to discuss suitability for federal government contracting.

Register here

HUB Certification Session

June 30, 2022, 12pm - 2pm
Please join us for a North Carolina Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) certification event, Thursday June 30th, 12:00 pm -2:00pm at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, located at 134 S. Elm Street in downtown Greensboro. Sponsored by the Greensboro Business League. Lunch will be provided.

Understanding VR, AR, and the Metaverse – and How it will Transform Business

June 23, 2022, 1:30pm - 3:30pm