BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//theinstitutenc.org - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:theinstitutenc.org X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theinstitutenc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for theinstitutenc.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20261021T160201Z CREATED:20261021T160201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T160201Z UID:10000604-1790154000-1793185200@theinstitutenc.org SUMMARY:Foundations to Funding 6-Week Cohort DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your early-stage business with expert guidance on sales\, branding\, finance\, and funding in this 6-week cohort.\n\n\nWBC of NC 6-Week Business Growth Cohort Application**** \nThe WBC of NC 6-Week Business Growth Cohort is designed for established early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to strengthen and grow their businesses. Through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions\, participants will gain practical knowledge in sales\, relationship building\, business strategy\, customer and market research\, branding\, marketing\, financial management\, and access to capital. \nThis is the application phase only***. We are currently accepting applications and will review submissions on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be notified prior to the start of the cohort. \nEligibility Requirements: \n\nMust be an active\, registered business for 2 or more years\nMust have generated a minimum of $10\,000 in annual business revenue\nMust be committed to participating in all six cohort sessions (3 in-person and 3 virtual) URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/foundations-to-funding-6-week-cohort/ LOCATION:402 N Front St ste 110h\, 402 North Front Street\, #ste 110h\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theinstitutenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1e9da4b3c61deee73f589abe291834b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000 DTSTAMP:20261021T160203Z CREATED:20261021T160203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T160203Z UID:10000605-1790240400-1793269800@theinstitutenc.org SUMMARY:Business Accelerator Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your business with expert guidance\, practical strategies\, and valuable connections through this 6-week growth-focused bootcamp.\n\n\nBusiness Accelerator Bootcamp\nReady to take your business to the next level? Apply for this 6-week cohort designed to accelerate your growth and equip you with the tools\, strategies\, and connections needed to overcome challenges and thrive! \nTransform your business’s value\, finances\, and market presence. Strengthen your networking skills and learn how to turn connections into opportunities while building a stronger foundation for sustainable growth. \nIn collaboration with Fifth Third Bank. \nProgram Details\n📅 September 24 – October 29\, 2026🕒 Thursdays | 9:00–10:30 AM📍 Week 1 & Week 6 – In-Person (Raleigh\, NC)💻 Weeks 2–5 – Virtual Sessions \nWho Should Apply?\nWe’re looking for driven small business owners who: \n\nHave been registered as a business for at least 2 years\nAre ready to innovate\, strengthen\, and grow their business\nWant to build meaningful connections with other entrepreneurs\nAre committed to taking their business to the next level\n\nSpots are limited to 20 individuals. Apply today and accelerate your business growth! URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/business-accelerator-bootcamp/ LOCATION:5800 Faringdon Pl\, 5800 Faringdon Place\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theinstitutenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ecdb21c1ab64d8a53a54ca6b8d49cee9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20261006T190945Z CREATED:20261006T190945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T190945Z UID:10000594-1791244800-1794355199@theinstitutenc.org SUMMARY:RFP Grant Administration Services - CDBG-I WWTP Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:The Town of Belhaven has received a Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure (CDBG-I) award in the amount of $3\,000\,000 by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan of $3\,000\,000 for Town of Belhaven Waste Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation.\nThe project will consist of conducting like-for-like rehabilitation/replacement on the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 488 Plant Road\, Belhaven\, North Carolina. The project will make improvements to the headworks\, influent pump station\, rapid mix basin\, aeration basin and systems\, clarifier\, tertiary filter\, UV basin\, final aeration basin\, solids processing\, old SCADA system\, and add cybersecurity. This project is co-funded with the Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) State Revolving Funds (SRF). Construction must be completed by June 7\, 2029.\nContingent upon this award\, the Belhaven Board of Aldermen is soliciting proposals for grant administration services to assist the Town in the administration and management of this project in compliance with all applicable requirements under the North Carolina CDBG-I Program. The fee for grant administration services will be paid with CDBG-I funds.\nScope of Services:\nGrant administration services shall include\, but are not limited to\, standard tasks necessary for the implementation of the project in conformance with the following CDBG compliance areas:\n1. Environment Review Compliance and Release of Funds and other Funding Conditions;\n2. Citizen Participation Compliance;\n3. Fair Housing Compliance;\n4. Equal Employment and Procurement Compliance;\n5. Section 3 Compliance;\n6. Section 504 Compliance;\n7. Completion of Language Access Plan;\n8. Completion of Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan;\n9. Complaints and Grievance Procedures for Compliance Plans;\n10. Labor Standards Compliance;\n11. Completion of all required reports and documentation;\n12. Assistance with Financial Reimbursements Forms; and\n13. Setting up and managing official records.\nThe services will not include the disbursement or account of funds distributed by the Town’s financial officer\, legal advice\, fiscal audits\, or assistance with activities not related to the CDBG-I project.\nProposal Submission:\nSubmissions provided to the Town shall include at a minimum:\n1. Individual or Firm Information: the consultant or firm’s legal name\, address\, email\, and telephone number\, the principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; \n2. CDBG Grant Administration Experience: description of specialized experience and technical competence of the staff to be assigned to the project with respect to CDBG grant administration\, description of firm’s prior experience\, including any similar projects (in particular those funded by CDBG)\, size of community\, location\, total construction cost\, and name of local official knowledgeable regarding the firm’s performance. Include at least three references; \n3. Consultant / Firm Capability: description of firm’s current work activities\, capability of carrying out all aspects of CDBG related activities\, and firm’s anticipated availability during the term of the project; \n4. Cost of Services: Indicate a fee for service and explanation of the basis for the fee; and \n5. Documentation of compliance with state and federal debarment/ eligibility requirements.\nProposal Evaluation Criteria:\nProposals for grant administrative services will be evaluated by a Selection Committee. Proposals will be considered on an equal competitive basis. The following criteria will be used in the evaluation process: [Identify the criteria that shall receive priority weighting in the final selection\, in addition to fee].\n1. CDBG-I Grant Administration Experience (25 points)\nEvaluation will be based on the firm’s experience in administering CDBG-I grants\, including the qualifications and technical competence of the staff assigned to the project. Consideration will be given to the firm’s prior experience with similar CDBG-I-funded projects\, including project size\, location\, and community context. \n2. Consultant/Firm Capability (20 points)\nEvaluation will focus on the firm’s ability to handle all aspects of the CDBG-I project\, including current workload\, capacity to meet project demands\, and availability of the firm during the project term. This will also consider the firm’s track record for timely completion of similar projects. \n3. Cost of Services (20 points)\nEvaluation will be based on the proposed fee for service\, including the reasonableness of the fee in relation to the scope of services provided and the justification for the proposed costs \n4. Technical Approach and Project Schedule (20 points)\nEvaluation will be based on the proposed approach to managing the project and the clarity and feasibility of the project schedule. This includes how the firm plans to meet the project’s objectives while adhering to all compliance requirements and deadlines. \n5. Completeness of Submission (15 points)\nEvaluation will be based on the thoroughness and organization of the submission\, including\nwhether all required documents and information have been provided in accordance with the submission guidelines. \nUpon completion of the review\, the Committee will make its recommendation to the Town for approval.\nRespondents may review the CDBG-I application which includes a description of the proposed project including activities\, budget\, schedule\, and other pertinent information by visiting the Town’s website\, www.TownofBelhaven.com\, or Town offices at 315 E. Main Street\, Belhaven offices during regular office hours.\nThe above information should be submitted via email no later than Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\, by 4PM. For more information\, contact Sierra Alligood\, Town Clerk\, at 252-943-3055. Submissions should be emailed to townclerk@townofbelhaven.com.\nThe Town of Belhaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from small and minority and women-owned firms\, veteran-owned\, historically underutilized businesses\, and certified/registered Section 3 businesses concerns.\nThis information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Sierra Alligood at 252-943-3055 or at 315 E. Main Street\, Belhaven\, NC for accommodation for this request.\nEsta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor\, póngase en contacto con Sierra Alligood al 252-943-3055 o en 315 East Main Street\, Belhaven\, NC de alojamiento para esta solicitud. URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/rfp-grant-administration-services-cdbg-i-wwtp-rehabilitation/ CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20261021T165402Z CREATED:20261021T165402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T165402Z UID:10000608-1792627200-1792713599@theinstitutenc.org SUMMARY:Durham County Utilities Admin Building: Trade Advertisers DESCRIPTION:Location: 6001 North Carolina 55\, Durham\, NC 27713\, United States of America \nBid Due: October 22\, 2026 \nNew building with sitework\, add alt for an additional warehouse \nView all files and project details » URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/durham-county-utilities-admin-building-trade-advertisers/ CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTSTAMP:20261022T163233Z CREATED:20261022T163233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T163233Z UID:10000612-1792674000-1792674000@theinstitutenc.org SUMMARY:Marywood and Downing Woods Lift Station Improvements DESCRIPTION:A non-mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be held at 11:00AM on 10/7/2026 at the Department of Water Management Room 2002 C\, 1600 Mist Lake Drive\, Durham\, North Carolina.  \nElectronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in Electronic PDF form by emailing Carla Helms\, chelms@hiepc.com.  \nBids are due 10/22/2026 by 1:00PM. \n00 21 15 Instructions to Bidders\n00 11 16 Invitation to Bid\nAddendum 1\nAddendum 2 Downing Woods Marywood LS Improvements 2026-10-21 URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/marywood-and-downing-woods-lift-station-improvements/ CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR