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Explore funding, certifications, training, mentorship, networking, and support for design and trade businesses.
Advances equity in architecture through professional development, advocacy, mentorship, education, and community engagement.
Online; In person
Private-sector veteran-owned business certification designed for corporate supplier-diversity programs.
Online
Private-sector certification for eligible veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Online
National certification options for eligible women-owned businesses seeking corporate and government supplier opportunities.
Online
North Carolina's certification program for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses seeking state contracting opportunities. Note: recent reporting indicates this office may be undergoing changes — verify current status before applying.
Connects hospitality design professionals through education, scholarships, mentorship, networking, and industry events.
Online; In person
Offers professional certifications, educational programs, and career-development resources for kitchen and bath specialists.
Online; In person
Supports local businesses, arts, community connection, environmental initiatives, and neighborhood advocacy in NoDa.
Online; In person
Provides official online business registration, entity filings, records, guidance, and formation tools for companies operating in North Carolina.
Online
Trade shows and industry happenings worth knowing about.
North America's premier kitchen and bath industry trade show, featuring products, education, technology, and networking.
Las Vegas, NV
The premier residential construction trade show, bringing together builders, remodelers, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders.
Las Vegas, NV
North America's major international tile and stone exhibition, featuring products, installation education, design, and global exhibitors.
Orlando, FL
The 65th edition of the international furniture and design fair, presenting global brands, new products, installations, and professional programming.
Milan, Italy
The international lighting exhibition held within Salone del Mobile.Milano, featuring decorative, architectural, technical, and smart-lighting innovation.
Milan, Italy
An international platform within Salone del Mobile.Milano dedicated to emerging designers, design schools, and young talent under age 35.
Milan, Italy
A leading hospitality design trade show and conference focused on product discovery, education, sourcing, and professional connections.
Las Vegas, NV
A leading commercial interior design event featuring workplace, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, residential, public-space, and government solutions.
Chicago, IL
North America's leading contemporary design fair, connecting designers, brands, buyers, emerging talent, and global design culture.
New York, NY
Brands and suppliers connecting with our community of design and trade professionals.
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