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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.
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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