International Trade Agreements – E-commerce and Services in the Cloud What legal challenges do cloud-based services such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS present for international business? What are some practical contract terms that are needed? How do international privacy, telecom or export laws affect online or cloud services? Presenters: Charlie Raphun & Vince Eisinger with […]

Join us for our next Export Coffee Talk on May 29 from 10-11am EST for insights on How to Market Your Business: From Brand Development to Amplification. For a business, setting the foundation for your brand before marketing yourself is critical. Once you have developed the fundamentals of your brand to include messaging, values, and […]

Strategies for Success in an Evolving Business Landscape Save the date for this one-day, in-person small business summit in the heart of downtown Wilmington. The theme for this one-day, in-person event is Navigate the Future; Strategies for success in an evolving business landscape. Entrepreneurs will understand strategies for success in a new business world. Business […]

FREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit) Join our upcoming webinar featuring Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes. You will gain essential knowledge related to understanding what is meant by these two terms and how they are similar, yet different. Glenn Clapp will guide you through the fundamentals and present information designed to help […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance A business plan can be the most important tool for a small business owner. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Learn the important components of a business plan, and lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations, and finance […]

Description This webinar is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics include: * levels of federal purchasing * how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering, and non-personal services * marketing a business to the federal government * socio-economic small business programs * registering as a federal contractor * locating, identifying, […]

Our Popular Export University Program Is Back In-Person In Asheville, North Carolina.  At This One-Day Workshop, We Will Present The Fundamentals Of Running A Successful Export Business, With Topics And Speakers Reflecting The Most Current Global Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities. The Export University Program Is Designed To Educate Both New Exporters And Experienced International Businesses.  Our Speakers Come Directly […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Understand the basics of starting a for-profit business in this webinar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing, and marketing, as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations, and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of […]

NC State Industry Expansion Solutions presents a new series of Lunch and Learn opportunities. Registration is required and lunch provided. REGISTER BY JUNE 14 Do you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with […]