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SUMMARY:Business Growth Masterclass 2025 - "Application Process"
DESCRIPTION:Application due August 7th at midnight. Results will be emailed. Don’t miss out!\n\n\nBusiness Growth Masterclass 2025\n \nThis exclusive “FREE” 10-week in-person program is designed for established small business owners who are ready to refine their strategy\, strengthen operations\, and accelerate growth. Each session will be highly interactive and practical\, using a visual toolbox for decision-making in startup and growth companies. \n \n🗓️ Program Dates:\n\nEvery Tuesday from September 9 to November 18\, 2025\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Dinner included)\nPlease note: No class on November 11 (Veterans Day)\nLocation: Charlotte\, NC (details provided upon selection)\n\n✅ Program Highlights:\n\nHands-on curriculum\nTopics: Product Portfolio\, Revenue Model\, Market Position\, Customer Relations\, Marketing\, Sales & Service\, Funding\, Legal\, Operations & more\nExclusive access to tools\, mentorship\, and growth strategies\nPersonalized binder with all materials provided\nGraduation Ceremony on November 18\n\n🏆 Program Benefits:\n\nIn-person\, peer-learning environment\nStructured tools to make and implement decisions\nBuild stronger strategies for growth and scalability\nCertificate of Completion at Graduation Ceremony on November 18\n\n🎯 Eligibility Requirements:\n\nYour business must have generated $100k+ in annual revenue (most recent year)\nYour business must have been legally registered for at least 2 years\nOnly 30 spots available – selected through an application and review process\n\nParticipants will be notified by email if selected. \n \n🤝 Presented by:\nInspire Equity Foundation\, Truist Bank\, The Institute\, and the Women’s Business Center of Charlotte. \n📥 Apply today to be considered!
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/business-growth-masterclass-2025-application-process/
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SUMMARY:Town of Cary / Annual Waterline Replacement
DESCRIPTION:Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Annual Waterline Replacement project for the Town of Cary which bids on August 5\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the following locations: Pipeline Utilities\, Inc.; 2204-F Associate Drive; Raleigh\, NC 27603 * Town of Cary Utilities Department; 316 North Academy Street; Cary\, NC 27513 * Town of Cary website and planroom * Dodge Data and Analytics website * ConstructConnect website * NC Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED) website. \nPotential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to surveying\, hauling\, asphalt paving\, striping\, traffic control\, erosion control\, seeding\, sodding\, landscaping\, linework/pipe installation\, bypass pumping\, and flatwork. Please contact Dustin Downie (ddownie@pui-nc.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-772-4310; fax: 919-772-3261; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to the closing time of the bid date. Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \nPlease advise if assistance is needed with obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or insurance/bonding to satisfy the work requirements. We are willing to accept quotations for all or partial quantities and items of work. We can offer 2-party check payments and quick payment agreements\, but the agreements need to be negotiated prior to the bid date.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/town-of-cary-annual-waterline-replacement/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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SUMMARY:HITT Contracting\, Inc. / NC SBI GMP 2 BP-33 Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the NC SBI GMP 2 BP-33 Headquarters\, Logistics\, and Building 12 Renovations project for HITT Contracting\, Inc. which bids on August 5\, 2025\, at 8:00 AM. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the following locations: Pipeline Utilities\, Inc.; 2204-F Associate Drive; Raleigh\, NC 27603. \nPotential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to surveying\, hauling\, asphalt paving\, striping\, traffic control\, erosion control\, seeding\, linework/pipe installation\, bypass pumping\, and flatwork. Please contact Dustin Downie (ddownie@pui-nc.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-772-4310; fax: 919-772-3261; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to the closing time of the bid date. Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \nPlease advise if assistance is needed with obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or insurance/bonding to satisfy the work requirements. We are willing to accept quotations for all or partial quantities and items of work. We can offer 2-party check payments and quick payment agreements\, but the agreements need to be negotiated prior to the bid date.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/hitt-contracting-inc-nc-sbi-gmp-2-bp-33-headquarters/
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SUMMARY:City of Goldsboro / Flow Meter Installation
DESCRIPTION:T. A. Loving Company (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Flow Meter Installation project for the City of Goldsboro which bids on August 5\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the following locations: T. A. Loving Company; 400 Patetown Road; Goldsboro\, NC 27530 * City of Goldsboro\, City Engineer; 200 North Center Street; Goldsboro\, NC 27530 * City of Goldsboro website. \nPotential subcontracting opportunities include but are not limited to surveying\, hauling\, traffic control\, erosion control\, seeding\, electrical\, linework/pipe installation\, bypass pumping\, and fencing. Please contact Jeff Price (jprice@taloving.com) if you are interested in submitting a proposal on any portion(s) of this project. Contact via phone 919-734-8400; fax: 919-736-2148; or email. All quotations will be accepted up to the closing time of the bid date. T. A. Loving Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \nPlease advise if assistance is needed with obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or insurance/bonding to satisfy the work requirements. We are willing to accept quotations for all or partial quantities and items of work. We can offer 2-party check payments and quick payment agreements\, but the agreements need to be negotiated prior to the bid date.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/city-of-goldsboro-flow-meter-installation/
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SUMMARY:Town of Selma / Water Distribution and Capacity Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Moffat Pipe Inc. will be bidding on the Water Distribution and Capacity Expansion for the Town of Selma.  \n  \nWe encourage minority and women business enterprise contractors to participate in the process.  \n  \nMoffat Pipe Inc. will consider the following options/actions if requested in the proposal: assistance in obtaining bonding or insurance; coordinate joint payment agreements; assist in obtaining same unit pricing for supplies as is available to the contractor; coordinating quick pay agreements. \n  \nWe are requesting quotations on the following items:  \n  \n\nAsphalt Paving\nClearing\nConcrete Flatwork\nDirectional Drilling\nElectrical\nErosion\nFence\nPavement Marking\nPipe Abandonment \nSCADA\nSignal Loops\nSurveying\nTapping/Coring\nMilling\nPipe\nPrecast\nTraffic Control\nStone\n\n  \nAny other items of interest \n  \n Plans & Specifications can be viewed at our office\, 701 Finger Lakes Dr. Wake Forest NC 27587  \n If you have any questions or need additional assistance\, please contact Omar Urias at (919) 295-4630\, or via email bids@moffatpipe.com.  \n  \nWe look forward to receiving your quotes! \nPlease submit your quote no later than Tuesday August 5th at 5pm.
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SUMMARY:Small Business QuickBooks Advanced 3-Day Series
DESCRIPTION:Designed to empower entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage their finances using QuickBooks\n\n\nJoin us at The Women’s Business Center of North Carolina for our Small Business QuickBooks Advanced Series. This free in-person workshop series is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage their finances using QuickBooks. \n \nFacilitator: Tony Proctor\, QuickBooks® Advanced ProAdvisor \nDates: August 5\, 6 & 7 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: 114 W Parrish St Durham NC \nThis 3 day program is for current QuickBooks users seeking to enhance their understanding and streamline your systems\, we invite you to register for Intermedite 3-day program. \n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to elevate your financial management skills with QuickBooks. \nPlus\, enjoy refreshments.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/small-business-quickbooks-advanced-3-day-series/
LOCATION:114 W Parrish St\, 114 West Parrish Street\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship: Personal Opportunity Development Plan
DESCRIPTION:Build your confidence\, lead with purpose\, and own the room!   Join us for a 2-part webinar series on August 5 and August 7.
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/empowering-women-in-entrepreneurship-personal-opportunity-development-plan-2/
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