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Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.

Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

Black Business Owners Corporation

Builds infrastructure, education, capital access, workspace, and support systems for Black-owned businesses in Charlotte.

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Mentoring & Coaching
Organization

Bunker Labs

Supports veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs through education, community, mentorship, and business-growth programs.

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Capital & Financing
Lender

Carolina Business Capital SBA 504 Financing

Helps established small businesses finance owner-occupied commercial property and fixed assets through SBA 504 loans.

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Training & Education
Foundation

Carolina Growth Foundation

Supports veteran-, women-, and minority-owned businesses through education, resources, and business-development assistance.

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Networking & Advocacy
Chamber of Commerce

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

Supports LGBTQ+ and allied businesses through networking, education, procurement opportunities, advocacy, and economic development.

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Networking & Advocacy
Foundation

Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Supports Charlotte-area businesses and community initiatives through education, partnerships, and member-focused programs.

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Networking & Advocacy
Organization

Charlotte Black Owned

Promotes, connects, and supports Black-owned businesses through visibility, collaboration, education, and local purchasing initiatives.

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Government & Economic Development
Organization

Charlotte Center City Partners

Advances a welcoming, equitable, economically vibrant, and culturally rich Center City through district development and business programs.

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Government & Economic Development
Organization

CharlotteEast

Strengthens economic and social capital in East Charlotte through business support, advocacy, placemaking, and community partnerships.

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Upcoming Events

Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.

Trade Show
August 3, 2026

August Atlanta Apparel 2026

A wholesale apparel market featuring permanent showrooms, temporary exhibits, fashion resources, accessories, and buyer programming.

Atlanta, GA

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Conference
August 10, 2026

NAWIC Annual Conference 2026

NAWIC's 71st annual national conference for women in construction, featuring professional development, leadership, networking, exhibits, and recognition.

Reno, NV

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Trade Show
September 15, 2026

Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York 2026

The 2026 New York Kips Bay Decorator Show House transforms a Greenwich Village residence through rooms created by leading interior designers.

New York, NY

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Conference
September 16, 2026

ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture 2026

The largest annual gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals, featuring education, an expo, tours, products, and professional community.

Los Angeles, CA

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Trade Show
September 17, 2026

What's New, What's Next 2026

The 18th annual New York Design Center showcase of new ideas, materials, products, showroom activations, and design-industry programming.

New York, NY

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Conference
September 23, 2026

Design Chicago 2026

The Midwest's largest residential design conference, featuring presentations, CEUs, product features, open houses, and showroom programming.

Chicago, IL

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Trade Show
October 8, 2026

D&D Fall Market 2026

The D&D Building's Fall Market is a trade-focused day of showroom programming, product introductions, professional education, and networking.

New York, NY

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Conference
October 14, 2026

NOMA Annual Conference 2026: The Leading Edge

NOMA's five-day annual conference featuring architecture education, CEUs, an expo, tours, leadership programming, and awards.

Miami, FL

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Trade Show
October 17, 2026

Fall High Point Market 2026

The fall edition of the world's largest home furnishings trade market, connecting qualified buyers, designers, retailers, manufacturers, and showrooms.

Piedmont Triad

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