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VERGE 24 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis.
This event highlights more than 50 IoT and technology demos and is a great opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals in various technology verticals!
Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policies that advance an accessible and affordable clean energy economy for all. This year's Making Energy Work conference will cover the latest policy and regulatory happenings at the state and federal level to outline the potential pathways towards decarbonization of our electricity, transportation, and building sectors. The two-and-a-half-day conference will feature well-known keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network with colleagues, partners, customers, policymakers, and industry leading influencers.
We can't wait to spend an afternoon with you focused on connection, collaboration, and learning together as a community of entrepreneurs. 🙌
About this event:
We are super pumped to bring "FYSO" (Figure your sh*t out - founder-focused events and resources focused on helping you figure your sh*t out) to Durham in partnership with echo, a non-profit with a mission to transform lives through entrepreneurship.
FYSO Friday is a new engagement-focused event that will make space to have an unpretentious, interactive experience where you meet and connect with other entrepreneurs tackling the same challenges you are.
What's the goal?
Let's explore how we - a community of entrepreneurs - can create an ecosystem that works for us, leveraging our own talents, skills, and knowledge to harness the power of community to remove barriers and building thriving businesses.
The event is going to kick off with networking & brunch, including mimosas and other treats! 🥂🍓🎉
We believe there is power in community, so the core part of the event will be focused on two different interactive topic-focused breakout sessions where you'll get to meet with a small group of fellow entrepreneurs interested in talking shop about the same topic, facilitated by an expert as an additional resource to the conversation.
👉 To make sure your time is well spent, we'd love for you to tell us what your biggest pain points are right now and what breakout discussions you'd be most interested in having in this 2-minute Google Form.
All entrepreneurs are welcome - from early-stage to serial entrepreneurs.
If you're a creator, initiator, side hustler, innovator, developer, designer, artist, author, small business owner, maker, creative, restauranteur, product creator, or any other term that describes someone who brings ideas to life - then this event is for you.
Join us next Friday, October 4th in Greensboro for the NC Climate Week Summit to explore why prioritizing climate action is critical for NC businesses to remain competitive and drive economic growth in our state, and learn what’s needed locally to help businesses thrive, compete globally and motivate other companies to relocate to NC.
Browse the full list of speakers, and view the other panel and breakout session topics.
Join the Business Sustainability Collaborative for NC State Energy Week as we welcome Dr. Henry McKoy for an insightful conversation on Leading the Clean Energy Transition! Malhar Shah, Founder and CEO of microWatt, and Jenkins MBA and BSC Associate Alumni, will facilitate this fireside chat style conversation. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an expert in the field as we explore the future of clean energy and its impact on our communities.
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm **Conversation will take place 11:30-12:30 followed by a networking lunch
Location: Albright Entrerpreneurship Garage
Bio:
A former member of NCSBC's Board of Directors, Henry McKoy, who from July 2022 to January 2024, he served as the inaugural Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) in the U.S. Department of Energy, managing a $16 billion portfolio to advance the equitable clean energy transition. Under his leadership, SCEP oversaw key programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Community Programs while playing a crucial role in coordinating $100 billion in DOE climate-related funding and leading efforts to deploy $500 billion in place-based clean energy investments. Dr. McKoy then transitioned to a new Presidential appointment as Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary for the U.S. Office of Science and Innovation, where he focuses on community-based innovation through the National Laboratory system.
Taking place September 30th – October 4th, the program equips individuals and businesses with information to adopt practical and accessible climate solutions through a week of free virtual learning sessions, consultation workshops, and community engagement.
Learn about current practices and innovation to move sustainability forward in your company. Leave with the knowledge and resources to engage and lead your team towards a more sustainable future.
The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability is hosting its quarterly meeting to discuss regional transportation electrification updates and informational resources. While the agenda has not been posted yet, keep checking back at the link below to stay updated on the meeting content!
Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and the NC District Export Council as we explore opportunities and resources for North Carolina companies to grow and thrive in international markets. Attendees will learn about market trends, resources for companies of all sizes, and best business practices. The event will feature a panel of industry specialists as they discuss opportunities for businesses and lessons learned from leading companies. You won’t want to miss the chance to connect with and learn from the experiences of growing companies and support organizations helping make North Carolina the best place to invest, grow, and work.
The full two-day event includes keynote presentations, 50+ panelists, 16 breakout sessions, an expo hall with ample space for indoor vehicle/equipment display, and an opportunity to network with 300+ attendees.
With the advances in technology and the hypervelocity of artificial intelligence (AI), advances in technology are widening the economic gap in diverse communities. The utilization of digital resources is driving economic growth, innovation, and social progress - however, access is not equal or equitable. ENC 2024 will examine access to and utilization of technology in the global economy and how we bridge the gaps to advance equitable access in local communities and around the world.
This conference is a collaborative effort with the Women's Business Center of North Carolina and in partnership with the Institute's Research, Policy and Impact Center, which helped the NCDIT Office of Digital Equity and Literacy create parts of its digital equity plan.
Our country’s overall progress is undeniably linked to race relations and the well-being of various racial groups. People across racial and ethnic identities desire financial security, health, affordable housing, quality schools, and safe neighborhoods, along with confidence that our government and leaders act with a sense of fairness. The differing outcomes across racial lines on basic quality of life measures make racial equity a pivotal issue for the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
On Monday, June 3, the new Center for Community Uplift (CCU) at Brookings, directed by Senior Fellow Andre M. Perry, will explore how different racial groups perceive their progress on measures of well-being and economic security. The “Paths to Progress” event is co-hosted by HUMANLEVEL, an initiative founded by artist and activist John Legend that promotes systemic change and racial equity across American communities. Differentiating from the dominant discourse around racial divisions, “Paths to Progress” will address racial equity as a unifying priority and an issue at stake in the upcoming presidential election. Featured scholars and practitioners will focus on our interconnectedness with the aim of forming a policy agenda around achieving collective prosperity. John Legend will lead an intimate conversation on solutions that eliminate discrimination, racism, and exclusion.
This event is part of Election ’24: Issues at Stake, a Brookings initiative that aims to bring public attention to consequential policy issues confronting voters and policymakers in the run up to the 2024 election. This includes equipping leaders with insights and policy ideas to help them govern in 2025 and beyond.
Viewers can submit questions via e-mail to events@brookings.edu.
Welcome
Cecilia Elena Rouse, President, The Brookings Institution
Framing presentation
Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Community Uplift, Brookings Metro
Fireside chat
Melody Barnes, Executive Director, Karsh Institute of Democracy
Moderator: John Legend, Artist and activist
Panel: Business and homeownership
Natalie Cofield, Advisor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist; Former Assistant Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Lisa Rice, President and CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance
Samantha Tweedy, CEO, Black Economic Alliance
Moderator: Rashawn Ray, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings
Panel: Measuring the value of diversity
Stacy Hawkins, Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School
Robert Maxim, Fellow, Brookings Metro
Jonathan Rothwell, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro
Moderator: Belinda Archibong, Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Brookings
Panel: Health, education, and workforce
Darrick Hamilton, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro
Moderator: Lauren Bauer, Fellow and Associate Director, Hamilton Project, Brookings
Closing remarks
Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Community Uplift, Brookings Metro
Join us at Sustainability LIVE New York, where we'll gather acclaimed keynote speakers, host interactive high-energy panels, and ignite the mission to lead the conversation of change. Sustainability LIVE New York serves as the ultimate virtual platform to connect with like-minded peers and actively contribute to crafting a sustainable future.
EarthX2024 Congress of Conferences attract the world’s foremost environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, advocates, and political leaders engaged in the environmental space today. These leaders and influencers come from a wide range of disciplines, interests, and perspectives and represent a broad spectrum of initiatives and efforts around the globe.
REMADE’s 2024 Conference is open to the public. Those interested in accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy in the United States are strongly encouraged to attend. Members of the media are also welcome.
Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2024 is the only event bringing together CEOs, senior sustainability, legal, communications and finance executives to share their actionable ideas and insights on how to collaborate, communicate, and comply to ensure your organization leads on sustainable action. Our invigorated agenda will equip you with the tools to successfully integrate sustainability across core functions, master reporting efficiently and effectively, and engage with key stakeholders for maximum impact.
Over 1,700 food-tech leaders, from CPG brands, retailers, ingredient providers, investors and start-ups will gather to discuss the most pressing challenges facing the sector, explore breakthrough technologies, and forge the right partnerships to bring these solutions to market.
Across the two-day programme, thought-leaders will delve into crucial topics ranging from tackling food and nutritional insecurity, to improving health through nutritional enhancement and leveraging food as medicine solutions. Expert speakers will explore the latest thinking on the role of AI in scaling alt-protein production, and the rapid growth of automation and robotics across the value chain.
Implementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet, and expected by investors.
The 9th annual Sustainability Week will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024. With new how-to workshops, the CSO Leaders’ Club and our unique Action Hour sessions, alongside extensive networking opportunities and an exhibition, this is an event not to be missed.
Join us for the 7th annual NCSBC Awards, where we recognize exceptional businesses in North Carolina that are dedicated to making a positive impact on people, the planet, and profit through innovative practices, products, and services.
From small local farms to large corporations, we celebrate their commitment to their employees, communities, and the environment.
Awards in these categories:
Innovative Process-Product Award: Honoring internal processes that produce unique and creative products or services, resulting in benefits such as energy efficiency, material efficiency, employee productivity, or community enrichment.
Sustainable Champion Award: Recognizing individuals who embrace sustainability principles in their day-to-day business and serve as advocates for sustainable practices, policies, and operations within their workplace.
Visionary Leadership Award: Celebrating executives who have a long-term perspective, prioritize the triple bottom line approach, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in their dedication to their work.
Sustainable Business of the Year Award: Recognizing companies that have a consistent commitment to corporate sustainability initiatives and have excelled in advancing the interests of people, planet, and profit through innovative practices, products, and services.
Don't miss this opportunity to honor and be inspired by the businesses leading the way in sustainable practices.
JOIN US for a transformative weekend of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity at Durham's Techstars StartUp Weekend focused on Sustainability.
In just 54 hours, you will experience the highs, lows and pressure that make up life as a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet the very best mentors, Investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help YOU get started. Your community Is here to help you!
Croatan Institute’s REEFS Program is hosting its first collaborative effort for thought leaders, practitioners, advocates and values aligned capital partners to begin a conversation that looks at regenerative agriculture and climate change through the equity lens of BIPOC communities – the Diverse Leaders in Climate and Agriculture Summit.
Over the two days of the summit, attendees will participate in conversations at the nexus of finance and sustainability, with two themes: Regenerative Agriculture and Wealth Building in BIPOC communities, and Climate Justice and Wealth Building in BIPOC communities. From plenary sessions, breakout sessions and dine-arounds, the DLCA Summit will be a space to build relationships, foster ideas, and learn more about ways BIPOC leaders are building more sustainable communities.
NC IDEA will host its 5th annual Ecosystem Summit on November 13-15, 2023 in Raleigh, NC. The Summit will highlight the most impactful entrepreneurial resources, organizations, and events from around the state. Prospective participants are invited to participate by purchasing a table to showcase their organizations during the opening reception of the Summit on Monday, November 13th. This will be an opportunity to gain statewide exposure to an audience of economic development and entrepreneurial support professionals and share each other’s ideas, successes, and lessons learned.
Who Should Participate: Entrepreneurial support organizations, local government agencies, community entrepreneurship programs, schools that support entrepreneurship, co-working spaces.
Dancing is FITNESS and Dancing is FUN!!!! Come out and burn some calories for a GREAT CAUSE!! AIMHigh: Keep Pressing is introducing an Aerobathon Day Party Fundraiser!!! Various 15 minutes classes with dancing & games in between!!
The National Institute of Minority Economic Development (The Institute) is excited to welcome you to the 2023 Executive Networking Conference (ENC) at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
ENC began in the mid-1980s to build relationships and market opportunities for minority business executives. In 2023, ENC will continue the legacy with the theme “Business and Capital Reimagined: Resources, Opportunities & Investments (ROI).”
Come to The Plant for the 10th Anniversary of Sustainable Spirits
We've enjoyed 10 years of wonderful Sustainable Spirits gatherings and we're celebrating!
At The Plant in Pittsboro we'll enjoy tours of Copeland Springs Farm and Fair Game Distilling, great food, and drinks from Fair Game Beverage Company, Starrlight Meadery, bmc Brewing and Chatham Cider Works.
This beautiful venue has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and we hope to see all of our loyal attendees and lots of people we haven't seen for years. This is "old home" week and we want to see you!
Brought to you by our wonderful sponsors Southern Energy Management.
Join us in person for the 17th Annual NC Black Summit on April 27-28, 2023, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. This signature event hosted by the North Carolina Black Alliance uniquely brings together Black elected officials, public policy advocates, community stakeholders, strategic partners, and community advocates from across the state to explore solutions to issues impacting OUR community and strategize on ways to build a more just and equitable North Carolina.
We look forward to being back in person to engage and collaborate with you around our theme, “Moving Forward with Knowledge and Purpose,” and to discuss critical issues impacting OUR community.
Sustainable Spirits is a monthly gathering organized by the North Carolina Composting Council to create a space for people who love the earth to come together for conversation, networking and fellowship. It is free and open to the public.
Mystic Farm and Distillery is one of our favorite venues with Jireh Family Farm right next door for tours and shopping in their farm store which will be open just for us. This month's non-profit sponsor is Circular Triangle, an organization that helps industry and individuals to recycle and reuse waste for the sustainablilty of our society.
Don't miss the door prizes and engaging and productive conversations.
Sustainable Spirits is organized each month by the North Carolina Composting Council. It's always free and open to anyone who cares about our environment.
For 10 years, EarthShare NC has brought together businesss paying attention to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. This year we are adding a 60 minute session with Bea Boccalandro that will leave every manager of people inspired and prepared with ways to retain their top talent. Today’s customers, employees, and investors have made environmental sustainability the concern of every manager in any business. Whether it’s in your job description or not, sustainability can make or break your recruitment and retention strategy, the health of your culture, performance of your team, and success of your business.
North Carolina Sustainable Business Council, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
