Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Builds infrastructure, education, capital access, workspace, and support systems for Black-owned businesses in Charlotte.
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Supports veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs through education, community, mentorship, and business-growth programs.
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Helps established small businesses finance owner-occupied commercial property and fixed assets through SBA 504 loans.
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Supports veteran-, women-, and minority-owned businesses through education, resources, and business-development assistance.
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Supports LGBTQ+ and allied businesses through networking, education, procurement opportunities, advocacy, and economic development.
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Supports Charlotte-area businesses and community initiatives through education, partnerships, and member-focused programs.
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Promotes, connects, and supports Black-owned businesses through visibility, collaboration, education, and local purchasing initiatives.
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Advances a welcoming, equitable, economically vibrant, and culturally rich Center City through district development and business programs.
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Strengthens economic and social capital in East Charlotte through business support, advocacy, placemaking, and community partnerships.
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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.