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Business Resources

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

Capital & Financing
Lender

Self-Help Credit Union

Provides financial services, business lending, and ownership-building opportunities with emphasis on underserved communities.

Online; In person

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Workforce Development
Organization

She Built This City

Creates pathways into skilled trades through training and career programs for youth, women, and marginalized communities.

In person; Hybrid

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Grants & Funding
Resource Hub

Simpler.Grants.gov

Modern federal search interface for discovering active grant opportunities.

Online

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Certifications & Contracting

SketchUp

Intuitive 3D modeling software widely used by interior designers to visualize spaces, create client presentations, and explore design concepts before build-out.

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Certifications & Contracting

Studio Designer

Purpose-built business management software for interior design firms. Handles procurement, project tracking, invoicing, and vendor management in one platform.

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Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

Sugar Creek Business Association

Connects businesses and community partners to promote economic growth and opportunity in the I-85 and Sugar Creek corridor.

Online; In person

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Networking & Advocacy
Organization

The African Think Tank

Supports professional, entrepreneurial, and economic advancement within the African diaspora through programs, connections, and advocacy.

Online; In person

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Technology & Digital Skills
Foundation

The Link Foundation

Connects Latino immigrants and organizations with technology, education, and resources that help turn ideas and goals into opportunities.

Online; In person

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Government & Economic Development
Foundation

The NEO Foundation

Works to build stronger and more resilient communities of color through community programs and economic-opportunity initiatives.

Online; In person

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Upcoming Events

Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.

Conference
October 20, 2026

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2026

A leading annual conference and expo for green building professionals focused on sustainability, resilience, equity, health, and high-performance buildings.

New York, NY

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Trade Show
November 8, 2026

Boutique Design New York 2026

A leading boutique hospitality design trade fair and conference connecting designers, architects, hoteliers, developers, purchasers, and product brands.

New York, NY

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Trade Show
November 9, 2026

Fall Cash & Carry 2026 at AmericasMart

A three-day AmericasMart event offering campus-wide sample sales, temporary exhibits, immediate-purchase merchandise, and seasonal sourcing.

Atlanta, GA

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Trade Show
December 1, 2026

Design Miami 2026

The 22nd Miami edition of the international collectible design fair, presenting galleries, historic and contemporary works, commissions, talks, and cultural programming.

Miami, FL

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Trade Show
January 11, 2027

BAU 2027

The world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and building systems.

Munich, Germany

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Trade Show
January 12, 2027

Heimtextil 2027

A leading international trade fair for home textiles, contract textiles, and textile design.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Trade Show
January 12, 2027

Winter Atlanta Market 2027

A major wholesale market for gift, home décor, furnishings, rugs, tabletop, and lifestyle products.

Atlanta, GA

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Trade Show
January 14, 2027

Maison&Objet Paris January 2027

An international design, décor, furniture, craftsmanship, and lifestyle trade fair in Paris.

Paris, France

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Trade Show
January 24, 2027

Winter Las Vegas Market 2027

A major wholesale market for furniture, gift, home décor, furnishings, and lifestyle products.

Las Vegas, NV

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Our Partners

Brands and suppliers connecting with our community of design and trade professionals.

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