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SUMMARY:Crush Your Marketing Challenges: A Hands-On Workshop To Solve Your Biggest Blockers
DESCRIPTION:Are you facing challenges in your marketing strategy? Struggling to reach the right audience or convert leads into customers? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you break through your blockers and find solutions. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nPart 1: Educational Webinar\nKick off with an engaging webinar that dives into key marketing strategies and best practices tailored to your needs.\nPart 2: Collaborative Problem-Solving\nRoll up your sleeves and join small-group discussions organized by company stage and industry. Guided by expert facilitators\, you’ll work alongside peers to tackle real challenges and develop actionable solutions.\n\nFeaturing Expert Facilitators:\nWe’re thrilled to have marketing leaders Susan Wall and Megan Thomas joining us to guide the conversations and share their expertise. \nWho Should Attend:\nFounders\, operators\, and leaders looking for fresh perspectives and practical advice to overcome their toughest marketing hurdles. \nDates: \nPart 1: Virtually on 2/4/25 from 12 – 1:30pm. \nPart 2: In Person on 2/8/25 from 8:30am – 12pm \nLocation: Virtually via Zoom; In Person: 600 Park Offices Drive\, RTP 27709 \nBring your live blockers\, an open mind\, and a willingness to collaborate. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and strategies to drive your marketing efforts forward. \nSpots are limited\, so register today!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/crush-your-marketing-challenges-a-hands-on-workshop-to-solve-your-biggest-blockers/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:CED\, 600 Park Offices Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215004Z
UID:10000175-1738774800-1738782000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:RIoT State of the Region
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/riot-state-of-the-region/
LOCATION:Raleigh Founded – North Street\, 509 W North St\, Raleigh\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T220258Z
UID:10000172-1738776600-1738783800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:CED x Operators Guild
DESCRIPTION:This quarter’s networking event is getting a fresh spin! Hosted by CED and Operators Guild\, join us for a fireside chat and panel focused on sustainable growth and building aligned teams\, where founders and operators will share real strategies and insights. We’re excited to open this event to operators as well\, so be sure to bring your core team members—this conversation is designed for them too! \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nNavigating the founder-operator relationship: when to let go and delegate\nBuilding strong\, aligned teams\nInsights from the journey: real stories of challenges\, breakthroughs\, and growth\n\nRSVP to secure your spot!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/ced-x-operators-guild/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock – Beryl\, 3915 Beryl Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20241205T163909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T004047Z
UID:10000150-1738866600-1738875600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:GrepBeat "Rising Stars" Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/grepbeat-rising-stars-celebration/
LOCATION:21c Museum Hotel Durham\, 111 North Corcoran St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T155835Z
UID:10000173-1738936800-1738949400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Pitch to the Pack Wells Fargo Textile Entrepreneur Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-to-the-pack-wells-fargo-textile-entrepreneur-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center at NC State University\, 2450 Alumni Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250110T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T201358Z
UID:10000160-1739003400-1739016000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Crush Your Marketing Challenges: A Hands-On Workshop To Solve Your Biggest Blockers
DESCRIPTION:Are you facing challenges in your marketing strategy? Struggling to reach the right audience or convert leads into customers? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you break through your blockers and find solutions. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nPart 1: Educational Webinar\nKick off with an engaging webinar that dives into key marketing strategies and best practices tailored to your needs.\nPart 2: Collaborative Problem-Solving\nRoll up your sleeves and join small-group discussions organized by company stage and industry. Guided by expert facilitators\, you’ll work alongside peers to tackle real challenges and develop actionable solutions.\n\nFeaturing Expert Facilitators:\nWe’re thrilled to have marketing leaders Susan Wall and Megan Thomas joining us to guide the conversations and share their expertise. \nWho Should Attend:\nFounders\, operators\, and leaders looking for fresh perspectives and practical advice to overcome their toughest marketing hurdles. \nDates: \nPart 1: Virtually on 2/4/25 from 12 – 1:30pm. \nPart 2: In Person on 2/8/25 from 8:30am – 12pm \nLocation: Virtually via Zoom; In Person: 600 Park Offices Drive\, RTP 27709 \nBring your live blockers\, an open mind\, and a willingness to collaborate. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and strategies to drive your marketing efforts forward. \nSpots are limited\, so register today!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/crush-your-marketing-challenges-a-hands-on-workshop-to-solve-your-biggest-blockers/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:CED\, 600 Park Offices Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20241204T183602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T183602Z
UID:10000148-1739145600-1739318399@cednc.org
SUMMARY:BIO CEO & Investor Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/bio-ceo-investor-conference-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250113T231023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T004112Z
UID:10000167-1739352600-1739359800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business - Charlotte\, NC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sbir-sttr-funding-to-launch-an-innovation-small-business-charlotte-nc/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250124T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T162914Z
UID:10000182-1739467800-1739475000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Triangle Tech Night - Double-Edged Sword of Innovation: Balancing Health Equity and Tech Advancement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/triangle-tech-night-double-edged-sword-of-innovation-balancing-health-equity-and-tech-advancement/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina\, 136 E Rosemary St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 17514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250124T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T150112Z
UID:10000187-1739467800-1739478600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:State of Capital in North Carolina Dinner
DESCRIPTION:CED is excited to host the second annual “State of Capital in North Carolina” Dinner – a small\, invite-only investor dinner to discuss the 2024 venture investment landscape. This will include our analysis from the CED Venture Report as well as thoughts on trends from the larger group. \nThis dinner is invite-only and unfortunately we are unable to extend additional invitations.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/state-of-capital-in-north-carolina-dinner/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250113T231042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T004129Z
UID:10000168-1739871000-1739878200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business - Wilmington\, NC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sbir-sttr-funding-to-launch-an-innovation-small-business-wilmington-nc/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250124T163105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163105Z
UID:10000183-1739923200-1740009599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:NC State University's 2025 Emerging Issues Forum - Future Forward Energy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nc-state-universitys-2025-emerging-issues-forum-future-forward-energy/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250204T144923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T144923Z
UID:10000189-1739980800-1739988000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property for Life Science Entrepreneurs: Build Your Business\, Protect Your Vision
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/intellectual-property-for-life-science-entrepreneurs-build-your-business-protect-your-vision/
LOCATION:The Citrus Room\, 5141 McCrimmon Parkway\, Suite 250\, Morrisville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250219T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184657Z
UID:10000230-1740056400-1740070800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of AI: Intro to AI and Deep Learning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/foundations-of-ai-intro-to-ai-and-deep-learning/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250204T144612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T144612Z
UID:10000188-1740416400-1740416400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED Grant Applications due February 24\, 2025 at 5pm ET
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nc-idea-micro-and-nc-idea-seed-grant-applications-due-february-24-2025-at-5pm-et/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250124T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T212601Z
UID:10000184-1740499200-1740506400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Crafting Your Board Journey: Your Board Value Proposition and Your Board Targets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/crafting-your-board-journey-your-board-value-proposition-and-your-board-targets/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250220T204011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T184040Z
UID:10000233-1740787200-1741305599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Show Her the Money - Moving Streaming
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/show-her-the-money-moving-streaming/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215231Z
UID:10000176-1740873600-1741219199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:AUTM Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/autm/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20241219T212156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T212156Z
UID:10000154-1740960000-1741219199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Florida Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/florida-venture-forum/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250217T154936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T154936Z
UID:10000229-1741078800-1741104000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SBTDC Investor-Ready Entrepreneur Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sbtdc-investor-ready-entrepreneur-program/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250204T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T145341Z
UID:10000190-1741109400-1741116600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Village Capital Resource Panel + Networking
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/village-capital-resource-panel-networking/
LOCATION:Echo\, 112 Broadway St\, Suite B\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215425Z
UID:10000177-1741305600-1742255999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SXSW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sxsw-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215546Z
UID:10000178-1741651200-1741823999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/world-agri-tech-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215848Z
UID:10000180-1742169600-1742601599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:LSI USA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lsi-usa/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250221T184022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T184022Z
UID:10000234-1742256000-1742515199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:GCVI Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/gcvi-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250225T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163219Z
UID:10000235-1742428800-1742515199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Winston Starts 2025 Investor Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/winston-starts-2025-investor-forum/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T215643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215643Z
UID:10000179-1742428800-1742601599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/future-food-tech-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250219T184729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184729Z
UID:10000231-1742475600-1742490000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of AI: Intro to Generative AI for Coders
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/foundations-of-ai-intro-to-generative-ai-for-coders/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250113T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T144138Z
UID:10000169-1742634000-1742659200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Expansion Summit hosted by NCCU's CEED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nccu-ceed-presents-the-small-business-expansion-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTSTAMP:20260410T141358
CREATED:20250114T003047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T003047Z
UID:10000170-1742774400-1742860799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Instant Payment Summit Global Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/instant-payment-summit-global-series-2025/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
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