In the Community

Join DreamSpring in conversation with metalsmith and entrepreneur Courtney Gray on Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. MDT as part of our free Maker MasterMind series. Hear how Courtney has built a creative career at the bench and in business, forging her path as a jewelry designer and small business owner. 

Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, the Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit is your chance to connect directly with Hy-Vee category managers, merchants, and executives. This summit is more than just another supplier conference — it’s a launchpad for standout small businesses. While all selected suppliers will gain access to valuable connections, exposure, and resources, Hy-Vee will offer multiple competitive opportunities throughout the two-day event to recognize and award select participants.

Join our free virtual workshop, hosted in partnership with U.S. Bank and DreamSpring, to gain expert insights into strengthening your business financials and banking relationships.

Join SBTDC for a full-day event designed to help North Carolina innovators and entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of funding. From federal R&D grants and state-supported programs to legal resources, loans, and equity investment, this event features expert insights, funding organization overviews, and real-world lessons from successful grant and equity recipients.

In honor of Women’s Small Business Month, nbkc bank is hosting a special event designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women business owners and entrepreneurs. This will be a casual, engaging conversation focused on helping women confidently fund, launch, and grow their businesses.

This class is designed to empower small business owners at any stage of the business life cycle with the skills and tools to enhance their strategies. Through this comprehensive program, entrepreneurs will learn to apply decision sheets, articles, and frameworks from the GrowthWheel platform to elevate their business operations and decision-making skills.

Five days of ideas, connection, and collaboration— all celebrating rural entrepreneurs and the communities they call home. Powered by Startup Colorado.

Join us in conversation with Min & Mon co-founders Carolina Quintero, Andrés Quintero, and Catherine McKenzie. Based in New York City, the trio has grown Min & Mon into a boutique fashion brand known for its bold, whimsical handbags and accessories. They’ll share the creative sparks and business decisions that shaped their company, as well as what it takes to run a small brand that celebrates individuality and joy. 

Starting or growing a veteran-owned business? Join the SBA Houston District Office and the UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center for the Boots to Business Reboot (B2BR) - an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Hosted by Small Business Center Network (SBCN), this webinar covers business formation and registration requirements by state and federal agencies for someone starting a business in NC. Participating agencies include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), the North Carolina Secretary of State (SOS), and Business Link North Carolina.