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Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Provides professional credential pathways for individuals working in green building, sustainability, design, construction, and operations.
Online
National network of centers offering customized assistance with capital, contracts, capacity, and market expansion.
Online; In person
Specialized centers helping minority women-owned businesses access capital, contracts, jobs, and growth opportunities.
Online; In person
Offers small-business loans, consulting, and credit coaching for qualified startups and existing businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Online; In person
Federal agency helping minority business enterprises access capital, contracts, markets, and strategic business support.
Online; In person
Digital mood board and design presentation app built for interior designers. Create client-ready presentations with material samples, furniture specs, and layouts on iPad.
Official SBA portal for applying for and managing federal small-business contracting certifications.
Online
Provides remodelers with education, networking, industry recognition, leadership development, and business resources.
Online; In person
Offers professional certification pathways for remodeling contractors, project managers, designers, and related specialists.
Online; In person
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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