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Business Resources

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

Technology & Digital Skills
Business Support Center

Federal Service Desk

Official support center for SAM.gov and other federal award systems.

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Accelerators & Incubators
Incubator

Freedom Business Collective

Provides affordable professional space, education, networking, business resources, and workforce-development support in West Charlotte.

In person; Hybrid

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Grants & Funding
Resource Hub

Grants.gov

Official federal portal for discovering and applying for grant opportunities.

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Networking & Advocacy
Membership Organization

Greater Eastland Area Business Association

Connects businesses in East Charlotte through advocacy, networking, promotion, and corridor-focused economic-development efforts.

Online; In person

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Certifications & Contracting
Certification Program

Green Building Certification Inc.

Administers certification and credentialing programs for green buildings, sustainability, health, and resilient development.

Online

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Research & Market Intelligence
Resource Hub

GSA Forecast of Contracting Opportunities

Governmentwide forecasting tool showing anticipated federal procurement opportunities before formal solicitations are released.

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Government & Economic Development
Resource Hub

GSA Small Business Resources

Official GSA resources helping small businesses understand agency procurement, schedules, forecasts, and contracting opportunities.

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Capital & Financing
Learning Platform

Hello Alice

Connects small businesses with grants, loans, business credit, educational content, and growth resources.

Online

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Government & Economic Development
Organization

Historic West End Partners

Advances economic development, commercial-district vitality, and business growth along Charlotte's Historic West End corridor.

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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