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Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Advances equity in architecture through professional development, advocacy, mentorship, education, and community engagement.
Online; In person
Private-sector veteran-owned business certification designed for corporate supplier-diversity programs.
Online
Private-sector certification for eligible veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Online
National certification options for eligible women-owned businesses seeking corporate and government supplier opportunities.
Online
North Carolina's certification program for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses seeking state contracting opportunities. Note: recent reporting indicates this office may be undergoing changes — verify current status before applying.
Connects hospitality design professionals through education, scholarships, mentorship, networking, and industry events.
Online; In person
Offers professional certifications, educational programs, and career-development resources for kitchen and bath specialists.
Online; In person
Supports local businesses, arts, community connection, environmental initiatives, and neighborhood advocacy in NoDa.
Online; In person
Provides official online business registration, entity filings, records, guidance, and formation tools for companies operating in North Carolina.
Online
Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.
A wholesale apparel market featuring permanent showrooms, temporary exhibits, fashion resources, accessories, and buyer programming.
Atlanta, GA
NAWIC's 71st annual national conference for women in construction, featuring professional development, leadership, networking, exhibits, and recognition.
Reno, NV
The 2026 New York Kips Bay Decorator Show House transforms a Greenwich Village residence through rooms created by leading interior designers.
New York, NY
The largest annual gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals, featuring education, an expo, tours, products, and professional community.
Los Angeles, CA
The 18th annual New York Design Center showcase of new ideas, materials, products, showroom activations, and design-industry programming.
New York, NY
The Midwest's largest residential design conference, featuring presentations, CEUs, product features, open houses, and showroom programming.
Chicago, IL
The D&D Building's Fall Market is a trade-focused day of showroom programming, product introductions, professional education, and networking.
New York, NY
NOMA's five-day annual conference featuring architecture education, CEUs, an expo, tours, leadership programming, and awards.
Miami, FL
The fall edition of the world's largest home furnishings trade market, connecting qualified buyers, designers, retailers, manufacturers, and showrooms.
Piedmont Triad
Brands and suppliers connecting with our community of design and trade professionals.
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