Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Official support center for SAM.gov and other federal award systems.
Online
Provides affordable professional space, education, networking, business resources, and workforce-development support in West Charlotte.
In person; Hybrid
Official federal portal for discovering and applying for grant opportunities.
Online
Connects businesses in East Charlotte through advocacy, networking, promotion, and corridor-focused economic-development efforts.
Online; In person
Administers certification and credentialing programs for green buildings, sustainability, health, and resilient development.
Online
Governmentwide forecasting tool showing anticipated federal procurement opportunities before formal solicitations are released.
Online
Official GSA resources helping small businesses understand agency procurement, schedules, forecasts, and contracting opportunities.
Online
Connects small businesses with grants, loans, business credit, educational content, and growth resources.
Online
Advances economic development, commercial-district vitality, and business growth along Charlotte's Historic West End corridor.
Online; In person
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.