Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Provides professional credential pathways for individuals working in green building, sustainability, design, construction, and operations.
Online
National network of centers offering customized assistance with capital, contracts, capacity, and market expansion.
Online; In person
Specialized centers helping minority women-owned businesses access capital, contracts, jobs, and growth opportunities.
Online; In person
Offers small-business loans, consulting, and credit coaching for qualified startups and existing businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Online; In person
Federal agency helping minority business enterprises access capital, contracts, markets, and strategic business support.
Online; In person
Digital mood board and design presentation app built for interior designers. Create client-ready presentations with material samples, furniture specs, and layouts on iPad.
Official SBA portal for applying for and managing federal small-business contracting certifications.
Online
Provides remodelers with education, networking, industry recognition, leadership development, and business resources.
Online; In person
Offers professional certification pathways for remodeling contractors, project managers, designers, and related specialists.
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.