RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in March. 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.
Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually, and are noted as such.
If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out to me here.
March 7, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
In this weekly event series, participants will discuss progress towards business development and share tips and opportunities for success.
March 8, 10-10:30 a.m. (online)
Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo, attendees will get the opportunity to learn more about Infosys’s investment and expansion efforts in North Carolina.
March 8, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo, First Citizens representatives will provide an overview of the bank and its IT operations, as well as what the firm’s recruiting teams look for in IT associates.
March 8-10 (online)
Held virtually this year, the North Carolina Main Street Conference will feature keynotes, plenary and breakout sessions, and a downtown toolkit of pre-recorded sessions with experienced presenters. This three-day program will offer the most innovative approaches to downtown revitalization and redevelopment.
March 9, 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.
March 9, 8-9 a.m. @Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC Pembroke
In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
March 9, 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.
March 9, 8:30-10 a.m. (hybrid event)
Every month, a handful of Charlotte-area companies headline PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.
March 9, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual job fair is designed for candidates seeking tech-related jobs or internships. Local employers can meet with job seekers in virtual booths. Registration is free for job seekers.
March 9, 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.
March 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Dram & Draught Greensboro
synerG and the Greensboro Jaycees are hosting an evening networking event for young professionals in the Greensboro area.
March 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This online workshop will show business owners how to properly record financial transactions, create financial reports and use them to make informed business decisions.
March 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Holiday Inn Biltmore West
Asheville Chamber’s Mega Networking event is back this year with an in-person round robin-style program for local business leaders and professionals.
March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
This monthly event connects small business owners, startups, investors and community leaders for an evening of networking and an open mic chat on relevant topics.
March 11, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
March 14, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
In this weekly event series, participants will discuss progress towards business development and share tips and opportunities for success.
March 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking’s next Indeavor Luncheon in Winston-Salem will feature Elizabeth Dampier, the executive director of Kaleideum.
March 16, 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.
March 16, 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.
March 16, 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.
March 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Cabarrus Center
Flywheel Concord’s next Indeavor Luncheon will feature a talk from Emma Sellers, the City of Concord’s new diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator.
March 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This webinar will cover the latest tax forms and procedures for state and federal business taxes, as well as how business tax decisions can have implications affecting your bottom line.
March 21, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
In this weekly event series, participants will discuss progress towards business development and share tips and opportunities for success.
March 23, 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.
March 23, 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.
March 23, 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.
March 23
NC Biotech’s Flash Grant program provides up to $20,000 for short, tightly-focused research projects into high-potential technologies. Cycle 3 is open to proposals in all areas of life sciences, except Class I medical devices or consumer products.
March 24, 11:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Winston Starts (and online)
This hybrid pitch event will feature the top startups at Winston Starts presenting their products/services to an audience of investors.
March 24, 4-6 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington is hosting an event with sales expert Will Barfield, who will share ways to prospect for big clients outside of the coastal region.
March 28, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
In this weekly event series, participants will discuss progress towards business development and share tips and opportunities for success.
March 30, 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.
March 30, 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.
March 30, 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.
