Events
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Strength in Numbers: Headshots & Happy Hour
FeaturedWe’re bringing the community together for a feel-good evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Show up, share stories, and build something real: relationships, opportunities, and maybe even a few fresh […]
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GRO Demo Day
FeaturedJoin us for an evening celebrating the Spring 2025 GRO Incubator cohort, sponsored by Wells Fargo, as founders pitch their startups. Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners while enjoying […]
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Strength in Numbers Monthly Meet-up (Members Only)
We hold casual monthly meet-ups for members of Strength in Numbers — a growing network of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem champions building meaningful connections and sharing candid conversations. […]
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Quarterly FORGE Networking (Members Only)
This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. You must be a […]
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FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)
An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. Attendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about […]
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Quarterly Investor Happy Hour (Invite Only)
An invite-only gathering for local investor friends of CED — a relaxed setting to connect with peers and stay engaged with the region’s startup community. Attendance is invite-only. To learn more about our ACCELERATE community, visit: https://cednc.org/accelerate/