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Downtown Greenway Community Picnic
The 4th Annual Downtown Greenway Community Picnic is TENTATIVELY set for Saturday, October 17 from 11am to 1 pm. Join us for a beautiful fall afternoon, as residents and guests are invited to gather together in a scenic outdoor setting along the Downtown Greenway for some good food, good music, and good conversation! Tickets will be available to purchase in late summer 2026. Stay tuned for more details to be posted on downtowngreenway.org Reserve your seat and pre-order a meal from a local restaurant. Bring your friends and family out to enjoy some time outside, delicious food, live entertainment, and community connections.
Designing Your Business: Building a Creative Practice That Lasts
Join Duval Reynolds for a workshop focused on maximizing profitability in an interior design practice.
Explore the business decisions behind creative careers and how to approach them with clarity.
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Honest Hour: The Business of Parenthood
An honest no-slides, no-script, conversation about the realities of building a business while raising a family.
Join Co-Founder & Ceo Mary Beth Chau with Brooke Stoll for an open conversation about the challenges, tradeoffs and decisions of business ownership and parenthood.
Light refreshments will be served, arrive early
This is a free event. Space is limited so register to secure your spot.
Good Company: Designer + Media Conference
Join Currey + Company for an informative event at High Point Market that brings together furniture designers and furniture design media professionals.
Connect with writers, podcasters, publishers, and other design industry influencers.
This is a free event: register to secure your spot
High Point Fashion Week Community Panel & Mini Showcase
Join High Point Fashion Week for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring community voices, creatives, and culture shapers. The panel will be followed by a dynamic mini showcase highlighting artistry and emerging talent.
Explore the people, ideas, and creative forces shaping the fashion culture and industry today.
Cost: $41.84
Register today to reserve your seat.
Middle Market Round Table
Are you a mid-sized company CEO with over 50 employees? If so, we invite you to engage in meaningful conversations that spark growth. Our new Business Round Table series brings together business leaders from similar-sized organizations for an exclusive quarterly event.
We hope you will join us in a relaxed environment where you are able to make lasting connections, collaborate on solutions that will drive business growth, and gain fresh prospective from industry leaders.
Make sure you mark your calendar for the whole series, we would love for you to join us again in December.
Pricing
Chamber Member Attendee: $15
Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300Send Email
Free Coworking Day at Regus Eastchester
Experience a comfortable, professional workspace for a productive day alongside fellow professionals.
Take advantage of this to use this workspace to network and collaborate in a welcoming environment while enjoying free coffee.
Must bring a valid ID.
The space can be reserved for a full day or a few hours. Please arrive before 12:30 or after 1:30 pm, as the center is unstaffed for lunch during this time.
Individuals can take advantage of this free trial a maximum of two times.
This is a free event, but you must register.
Remote Co-Worker Club
Are you a young professional looking to connect with other young professionals? Join SynerG Young Professionals for their monthly co-working event, designed to help remote and hybrid professionals connect and collaborate.
Attendees can:
Network with other young professionals
Learn from lunchtime speakers
Enjoy a complimentary lunch
This is a free event. Availability is limited; register to secure your spot.
Entrepreneur Meetup: Web of Connections
Join LaunchNavigator for our monthly Entrepreneur Meetup! Whether you're exploring a new idea, scaling your business, or looking to network, this meetup offers a fantastic opportunity to make connections, share experiences, and discover resources to help you progress.
During our interactive Web of Connections activity, we will identify gaps in your business and connect you with individuals who can help you address those needs and advance your business.
Light refreshments will be served.
This is a free event, register to secure your spot.
Publisher Takeover: Sourcebooks Edition
At this takeover attendees will hear directly from a publisher about what books they love.
This event is great for small business owners who are interested in publishing.
Cost:
$15 includes:
admission
totebag & ARC’s
20% discount on featured Sourcebook’s titles
a chance to meet authors and get books signed
The Credit Clinic: Beyond the Basics
This clinic is designed to give participants a clearer understanding of the credit system.
Participants will get answers to key questions about lowering debt, credit scores and insurance and leave with a stronger understanding of how to take control of their credit and make it work for them.
Cost: $44.52
2026 AHFA Regulatory Summit
The American Home Furnishings Alliance 2026 Regulatory Summit brings together regulators, scientists, legal experts, and industry leaders for two days of insights designed to help professionals navigate these challenges and avoid costly compliance pitfalls.
This year’s theme is “Grave Matters in Compliance” and will highlight how science, policy, and enforcement intersect to shape the rules governing chemicals, materials, and product safety.
This summit is perfect for entrepreneurs in the home furnishing industry, product safety, legal compliance, and supply chain oversight.
This summit will:
Provide insight into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory process.
Explore how risk assessment and risk management frameworks are developed.
Examine the impact of emerging regulations across the home furnishings industry.
Additional presentations will address worker exposure standards, the EPA Risk Management Rule, and more!
Cost:
Member Summit Admission: $299
Non-Member Summit Admission: $1,299
Contact Gene Clark at gene@ahfa.us for sponsorship inquiries.
Pop Up Free Coworking: Womenpreneur Wednesday
Are you a female entrepreneur or small business owner looking for a comfortable coworking space? Enjoy a free coworking day sponsored by HUSTLE Winston-Salem, where you can focus, connect, and collaborate with a vibrant community designed for women to be themselves.
The space features:
open coworking
meeting spaces
WIFI
refreshments
Parking is free; bring your ticket to a team member for validation
Triad Dev Connect: Building Applications with Open Code and CloudFlare
Flywheel Coworking and YohDev are hosting a monthly meetup for Triad Dev Connect. This event is great for tech founders, developers, product builders, and digital agencies who are seeking connection with other Triad tech professionals.
This month’s meetup will discuss building applications with open code and CloudFlare.
Attendees will gain a developer’s perspective on going from solo to running a dev shop, plan for future meetups and community involvement, and network with beer on tap (courtesy of Flywheel Coworking).
This is a free event; registration is limited. Register to secure your spot.
CHOPHOUZE Industry Link-Up: Homecoming Week Edition
Designed for those building music, media, brands, and businesses in the Greensboro area to connect before Homecoming nightlife begins.
Rather than random conversations, this link-up prioritizes structured introductions and meaningful business conversations in a curated environment.
There will be sponsor and vendor spotlights, as well as clear ways to work with CHOPHOUZE after Homecoming.
Cost:
Early Bird: $30.45
General Admission: $41.84
VIP Priority Introduction: $70.32
Greensboro Artisan, Brands & Small Business Expo 2026
This vibrant marketplace gives product-based businesses the perfect opportunity to showcase their products, connect with new customers, and increase brand visibility.
Vendor spaces are limited
Contact Ethan Millers at millersethan2089@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Aggie Expo Vendor Opportunity
Get ready to showcase your products at North Carolina A&T's Centennial Homecoming! The Aggie Expo Vendor Experience presents product-based vendors with an exciting opportunity to display their business in front of a large audience. This is your chance to connect with a huge crowd and put your products in front of the homecoming audience.
Only merchandise vendors will be accepted; no food vendors.
The Aggie Expo Vendor Experience will be on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm.
Applications close October 2, 2026.
The vendor fee is $300
The Marketplace - GHOE Edition
Simply Swann is seeking vendors for their homecoming marketplace. This is perfect for product and food based business owners to leverage the large homecoming audience.
Vendors are responsible for their own materials and power for the event.
Cost:
Nonprofit Organizations: $25
Standard Vendors: $50-75
Food Vendors: $100
Vendor Opportunity: Dictator Records Block Party GHOE Edition
Dictator Records is seeking vendors for their full-day community celebration marking North Carolina A&T’s Centennial Homecoming. The block features live music, DJ sets, artists, and local vendors for a family-friendly outdoor gathering.
Cost:
10×10 outdoor space: $200
Food truck vendors: $250
Vendors must provide their own electricity, tables, and tents. Vendors may not relocate or sell outside their assigned area. Mobile sales (carts, trays, etc.) are prohibited.
Harvesting Success Small Business Workshop
Discover practical and actionable tips from four local experts on business finance, legal protection, and health coverage options.
This workshop helps entrepreneurs and business owners make better-informed decisions about the financial health of their companies, personal financial futures, and other key information.
The presenters will offer complementary guidance on how these areas work together rather than treating each decision in isolation. Attendees will leave with practical next steps.
This is a free event, register to secure your spot.
The Great Schmooze — Where Educators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders Connect
Entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders are invited to a special networking experience.
Bring your business cards and get ready to connect, build relationships, and exchange ideas with local business owners while enjoying a cultivated atmosphere and live band.
Come photo-ready! Professional headshots will be available for $20.
Attendees will have access to a special discounted menu throughout the evening. Early arrivals have a chance to win complimentary non alcoholic drinks and appetizers.
Cost: $10
Free Business Networking Event
Join Picklr for a free community-focused networking event and connect with local business owners, professionals in a relaxed setting.
Enjoy free pickleball and casual conversation with no presentations or sales pitches.
Large Business Round Table
Do you represent a large organization in our community? If so, we invite you to engage in meaningful conversations that spark growth. Our new Business Round Table series brings together business leaders from similar-sized organizations for an exclusive quarterly event.
We hope you will join us in a relaxed environment where you are able to make lasting connections, collaborate on solutions that will drive business growth, and gain fresh prospective from industry leaders.
Make sure you mark your calendar for the whole series, we would love for you to join us again in December.
Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300Send Email
End-Of-Year Tax Saving Strategies
Work Session Series
Work Sessions are FREE for C.E.O. Collective Members | $25 for Non-Members
Presenter: TBA
https://www.ceosummitnc.com/2026-calendar
Black Friday Local Holiday Market Vendor Opportunity
Unity in Greensboro is seeking vendors for their Black Friday Local Holiday Market.
This is the perfect opportunity for product and food based vendors to display their creations in a buzzing holiday environment.
Vendors are responsible for their own:
tent, tables, display, weather protection, etc.
licenses, permits, insurance, sales-tax obligations, etc.
Event hours:
Friday, November 27: 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, November 28: 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Applications will be reviewed and accepted as received until all spaces are filled. Submitting an application doesn’t guarantee acceptance.
Vendors will receive acceptance and payment instructions separately.
Cost:
Outdoor 10×10 Space: $44.52
Additional 10×10 Space: $23.18
Farmer/Gardener: $23.18
Pavillion: $55.20
Indoor Vendor Space: $65.87
Food Truck: $108.55
Community Partner: Free
Business Leader Round Table
Engage in meaningful conversations that spark growth. Our Business Round Table series brings together business leaders from similar-sized organizations for an exclusive quarterly event designed to foster peer collaboration, share insights, and build lasting connections. Join the small business, middle market, or large industry cohort.
Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can:
• Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities
• Collaborate on solutions that drive business success
• Gain fresh perspectives from industry leaders and innovators
Fuel your day with great food, great company, and great ideas.
Pricing
Chamber Member Attendee: $15
Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300Send Email
Membership 101
Membership 101 at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is an excellent opportunity to learn how you can make the most of your benefits and maximize your investment. Meet our staff while learning about the benefits, networking events, marketing opportunities, and resources designed to boost your business visibility and growth. Whether you are a seasoned member or just starting out, Membership 101 is your first step towards becoming a more integrated and influential part of your local community. If you are unable to attend, we hope you will join us in 2027!
Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Hours Workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to increase profitability? Join Design Business Coach Melissa Galt as she reveals three profit shifts to separate busy firms from highly profitable businesses.
Attendees will discover where revenue is being quietly constrained, why clients are lost before a proposal is presented, and the business model that allows leading firms to increase profitability without taking on more work.
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Fall in the Community: An Artisan and Specialty Market
A seasonal vendor opportunity for handmade business owners to display their products to an inviting audience. There are limited spaces available for non-handmade vendors. Vendors must remain for the duration of the market.
This is an indoor event with limited space outside
Vendors are required to provide all materials and must fit all items inside their designated space.
Limited electricity is available for this event.
Cost:
Indoor spaces 8×8 : $55
Outdoor spaces 10×10: $50
Reach out to Purple Wagon Events at purplewagonevents@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
High Point Fashion Week Opening Night Experience
Enjoy a stylish evening of networking, creative energy, and mocktails for the official opening night of High Point Fashion Week hosted by WXII 12.
This mixer is perfect for entrepreneurs or small business owners in the fashion industry to connect with designers, models, creatives, and other industry professionals from across the Triad and beyond.
Come dressed for the moment.
Cost: $42.70
SHE Connection Interactive Business Social
A collaborative evening designed to bring ambitious local women entrepreneurs together. This non-traditional networking event invites entrepreneurs to make new connections and build genuine relationships.
Interactive activities throughout the evening will guide natural conversation and prevent awkwardness.
Attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes and raffles and leave with potential business connections.
🍽️ A light appetizer buffet will be served
Cost: $42.80
"Secure the Bag": How to Prepare for Lending
This informative business financing series hosted by the GTCC Small Business Center prepares small business owners and entrepreneurs for the business loan application process.
This is perfect for those who are looking to strengthen their financing request and prepare the required information.
This workshop will cover:
preparing your business for a competitive loan package
qualifications that lenders look for assessing financial viability.
important factors to consider.
This is a free event, register to secure your spot
Pour Decisions: Real estate Networking Happy Hour
Join Ashleigh Odom, licensed realtor, for her annual networking happy hour.
Connect and build meaningful relationships with Triad real estate professionals.
Cost:
$19, includes admission, networking, and appetizers.
Google Slides and Forms
This seminar, hosted by the GTCC Small Business Center, helps small business owners discover how to use Google Slides, Google Forms, and Gemini to turn interactions into powerful growth tools.
Participants will learn how to capture better leads, gain deeper customer insights, and present their value in ways that drive sales and build long-term relationships.
After attending this session, participants will walk away with practical growth strategies that can be implemented immediately.
This is a free event.
Coffee and Conversation
Join the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce for an event that brings together small and large businesses, organizations, and community members. This conversation will feature networking opportunities and a variety of Chamber initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurs.
During the networking session, participants will have the chance to share information about their businesses, fostering meaningful collaboration and collective growth.
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Client Avatar Creation
Hosted by the GTCC Small Business Clinic, this workshop is designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs clearly define and understand their ideal customer
Participants will create a customer profile through guided exercises and simple worksheets. Create a customer profile that helps focus marketing efforts, connect with the right audience, and attract customers.
This is a free event, register to secure your spot.
Prompting 101: Get Better Results From AI, Fast (part 1)
This hands-on workshop hosted by the GTCC Small Business Clinic guides entrepreneurs in writing prompts that work for you, not against you.
Attendees will learn to use AI to quickly:
draft social media posts and email replies
respond to customer questions with clarity and consistency
create product and service descriptions that sound authentic
plan and organize their thoughts and content
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Pop Up Coworking: Womenpreneur Wednesday
Are you a female entrepreneur or small business owner looking for a comfortable coworking space? Enjoy a free coworking day sponsored by HUSTLE Winston-Salem, where you can focus, connect, and collaborate with a vibrant community designed for women to be themselves.
The space features:
open coworking
meeting spaces
WIFI
refreshments
Parking is free; bring your ticket to a team member for validation
Piedmont Business Leaders Weekly Business Networking
The Piedmont Business Leaders hosts a free weekly networking event for local professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
This event is designed for entrepreneurs to build relationships that provide quality referrals to one another and grow their businesses.
Bring your business cards and get ready to engage in meaningful conversations.
This is an industry-exclusive event, so there is no competition for referrals within the group.
Please email Nikki Corbett at nikki@precisecreative.marketing in advance to ensure a seat in your industry is available. If your industry is not currently available, you will be placed on a waitlist
Dictator Records New Music Tuesday Weekly Showcase
Dictator Records invites new and emerging artists to perform live for DJs, industry professionals, and local influencers.
The intimate format allows for immediate feedback, networking, and potential placement in DJ sets and playlists.
Artists interested in showcasing their work should contact Dictator Records at (336) 355-8727.
Goalgetters Connect Event
A casual networking opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to connect with fellow goal-driven professionals.
Swap ideas, build your network, and be inspired.
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
2026 Candidate Forum
Join Action Greensboro and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce for a nonpartisan evening highlighting the upcoming North Carolina candidates.
Candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, and the Guilford County Board of Education will attend and answer questions during a moderated session.
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Learn more about those seeking to represent our community.
LaunchCamp - Turn Your Idea Into A Business
LaunchCamp is a two-day program designed for idea-stage entrepreneurs to validate their business ideas using the Lean Startup methodology.
Participants will:
explore customer problems
test value propositions and assumptions
develop their MVP
prepare for customer discovery
evaluate your cost structure and revenue streams to assess feasibility
LaunchCamp will be Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, from 9 to 3 p.m. both days.
Cost: $29, includes lunch.
Please note that attendance is expected for both days.
Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
The Barn at Graystone Farm is hosting their first annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair.
This event is perfect for handmade product based business owners to gain more exposure and develop strong customer relationships.
Contact The Barn at Graystone Farm to via email or phone to apply for a vendor spot!
email: events@graystonefarmnc.com
Text or call: (336) 613-3843
Dinner with Entrepreneurs
Join BarCada for a cozy dinner with other entrepreneurs. Network, share experiences, and make new connections at this micro-event (6 or fewer people).
This event is perfect for those who are looking for a more intimate approach to networking.
Cost: $29 (does not include food and drink).
Those who register will be emailed a questionnaire, and the restaurant will be announced via email.
AI Lunch & Learn
Join the Mebane Public Library for a special presentation about harnessing AI for your local business.
Light refreshments will be served.
This is a free event; registration is recommended.
Co-Work & Coffee
Bring your laptop and join the Mebane Public Library for two hours of focused productivity in a quiet, welcoming space.
Free coffee and light snacks provided
This is a free event. Register to secure your spot there is limited availability.
Guilford Country Entrepreneur Resources Workshop
SCORE Piedmont Triad is hosting a workshop to introduce entrepreneurs to the powerful network of resources available to them. Participants will explore foundations, mentoring programs, maker spaces, and procurement opportunities.
Attendees will leave equipped to confidently identify partners to solve their bottlenecks, access legal support, and build relationships that drive long-term entrepreneurial success.
This is a free event
Financial Forecasting for Success
A workshop that teaches small business owners how to build a financial roadmap.
Attendees will learn how to:
create a 12-month cash flow projection
forecast future revenue and expenses
use financial projections to plan for growth and reduce uncertainty
This is a free event; register to secure your spot.
Quick Bytes: Intellectual Property
This online workshop hosted by the GTCC Small Business Center teaches entrepreneurs about the basics of intellectual property and how it can protect their businesses
This is perfect for small business owner and entrepreneurs to better understand how intellectual property supports business growth and reduce legal risk.
Attendees will learn how to:
understand trademarks, copyright and patents
identify and protect valuable business assets
avoid common intellectual property mistakes
This is a free workshop, register to secure your spot.
Google Docs, Sheets, Chat, Meet
A workshop that teaches entrepreneurs to organize operations using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Chat, Google Meet, and Google Gemini.
Participants will discover ways to save time, improve communication, and make smarter decisions through practical examples and live demonstrations.
This is a free workshop; register to secure your spot.
Women of Manufacturing Conference
This workshop explores women leading transformation in the workplace, advancing their careers and strengthening their communities.
Attendees will will engage in a keynote presentation, breakout sessions and facilitated networking.
This is a free workshop, register to guarantee a meal and materials.
Market Research for Small Businesses
A short workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand their industry, competition, and customers.
Learn how to identify market trends, analyze competitors, and understand customer needs and preferences.
Attendees will leave with the ability to gather valuable market insights and make confident, informed business decisions.
This is a free workshop; register to secure your spot.
AI: Stop the Subscription Bleed
This workshop is designed to assist small business owners make informed decisions about technology and AI tools for their business.
Attendees will learn how to evaluate software purchases, manage subscriptions effectively and avoid paying for unhelpful tools.
Free Coworking Day at Regus Eastchester
Experience a comfortable, professional workspace for a productive day alongside fellow professionals.
Take advantage of this to use this workspace to network and collaborate in a welcoming environment while enjoying free coffee.
Must bring a valid ID.
The space can be reserved for a full day or a few hours. Please arrive before 12:30 or after 1:30 pm, as the center is unstaffed for lunch during this time.
Individuals can take advantage of this free trial a maximum of two times.
This event is free, but you must register.
DogCo Business Summit
A 3 day summit gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the pet care sector to share insights and client retention strategies in the dog-related business community.
Attendees will:
participate in informative workshops
attend engaging panel discussions
attend valuable networking sessions
Cost:
Joey Coleman Workshop Ticket: $259: includes a four-hour workshop livestream on client retention with best-selling author Joey Coleman, Friday afternoon.
DogCo Summit Ticket: $299, includes two full days of the DogCo Business Summit (October 3 + 4) and a 7-figure company speaker panel
GTCC SBC Financial Deep Dive (Hybrid)
Join the GTCC Small business center for an informative business financing seminar hosted by Madison Potter, Business Solutions Officer with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund.
Participants will discuss profit, taxes and balance sheets as well as how to interpret these documents and the benefits.
This is a free event, register to secure your spot.
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