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Business Resources

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

Networking & Advocacy
Chamber of Commerce

Charlotte Muslim Chamber of Commerce

Connects Muslim-owned businesses through networking, education, advocacy, and community-centered economic development.

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Capital & Financing
Loan Program

Charlotte Small Business Growth Fund

Connects emerging Charlotte businesses with lenders, capital resources, and business-support partners through a public-private initiative.

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Workforce Development
Organization

Charlotte Works

Connects employers and job seekers while supporting workforce development, inclusive economic growth, and access to meaningful employment.

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Training & Education
Foundation

CLT Alliance Foundation

Expands access to resources, leadership development, information, and growth opportunities for minority-owned businesses and regional leaders.

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Training & Education
Membership Organization

Construction Specifications Institute

Provides education, standards, certification, and networking focused on construction documents, specifications, and project delivery.

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Training & Education
Certification Program

Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Accredits postsecondary interior design programs and publishes standards and information for students, educators, and employers.

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Certifications & Contracting
Certification Program

Council for Interior Design Qualification

Administers the NCIDQ Examination and provides credentialing information for qualified interior design professionals.

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Creative Business Support

Coursera Interior Design Courses

Online courses from leading universities covering interior design fundamentals, sustainable design, space planning, and business skills — available on your own schedule.

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Capital & Financing

CREW Network

The premier global business network for women in commercial real estate, spanning nearly every discipline of the industry since 1989.

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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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Our Partners

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