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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 leading annual conference and expo for green building professionals focused on sustainability, resilience, equity, health, and high-performance buildings.
New York, NY
A leading boutique hospitality design trade fair and conference connecting designers, architects, hoteliers, developers, purchasers, and product brands.
New York, NY
A three-day AmericasMart event offering campus-wide sample sales, temporary exhibits, immediate-purchase merchandise, and seasonal sourcing.
Atlanta, GA
The 22nd Miami edition of the international collectible design fair, presenting galleries, historic and contemporary works, commissions, talks, and cultural programming.
Miami, FL
The world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and building systems.
Munich, Germany
A leading international trade fair for home textiles, contract textiles, and textile design.
Frankfurt, Germany
A major wholesale market for gift, home décor, furnishings, rugs, tabletop, and lifestyle products.
Atlanta, GA
An international design, décor, furniture, craftsmanship, and lifestyle trade fair in Paris.
Paris, France
A major wholesale market for furniture, gift, home décor, furnishings, and lifestyle products.
Las Vegas, NV
Brands and suppliers connecting with our community of design and trade professionals.
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