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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
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SUMMARY:DE00421 Invitation to Bid
DESCRIPTION:We would appreciate your quote on any items or phase of work which you  perform.  The following work codes are applicable to this project:\n000050 – Hauling (Gravel\, Sand\, Debris\, Etc)\n000055 – Hauling (Asphalt)\n000200 – Clearing and Grubbing\n000862 – Guardrail Installation\n001204 – Symbols Characters\, Markers – Non Truck Long Lines\n001207 – Pavement Markings – Thermoplastic\n001510 – Water/Sewer Line Installation\n001605 – Temporary Silt Fence\n001660 – Seeding and Mulching\n000310 – Pipe Installation\n000900 – Permanent Signing\n001110 – Work Zone Signs – Ground and Barricade Mounted\n001700 – Traffic Signals and ITS \nThe plans and specifications for DE00421 are available for viewing at our office in Wilson\, North Carolina or by following the link above. \nPlease contact us for assistance in obtaining bonding\, lines of credit\, and insurance as required.  Bonds are not required for Subcontracts less than $100\,000.00. Also contact us for assistance in obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or related services. \nS. T. Wooten encourages the use of DBE/MBE/WBE second and third tier subcontractors.  Please list any used in your quotes. \nThe North Carolina Department of Transportation\, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252\, 42\, US.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations\, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to the advertisement\, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race\, color\, or national origin in consideration for an award.  In accordance with other related nondiscrimination authorities\, bidders and contractors will also not be discriminated against on the grounds of sex\, age\, disability\, low-income level\, creed/religion\, or limited English proficiency in consideration for an award. \nPlease mail or fax us your quote to our Wilson\, North Carolina office at (919) 779-3963  or e-mail your quote to STW.Quotes@STWCorp.com or justin.darnell@stwcorp.com . \nPlease advise us of your interest in quoting the referenced projects at least one week before October 27\, 2026 03:00 PM .
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/de00421-invitation-to-bid/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
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SUMMARY:Jackson County Middle School - BP3100 Turnkey Site Development
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan and Sons Inc is requesting quotes from DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB/HUB Contractors and Suppliers for the Jackson County Middle School Project (Bid Package 3100 – Turnkey Site Development) located in Sylva\, NC.\nSubcontract items and materials include but are not limited to the following: Surveying\, Hauling\, Clearing & Grubbing\, Erosion Control\, Temporary Construction Fencing\, Aggregate Base Course\, Asphalt Paving\, Concrete Curb & Sidewalks\, Pavement Markings\, Seeding & Mulching\, Sewer Bypass Pumping\, Water Taps\, Bore & Jack\, Miscellaneous Materials\, Miscellaneous Appurtenances. \nDBE/MBE/WBE/HUB SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE. \nBuchanan and Sons Inc is committed to:\n Assisting interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB in obtaining bonding\, lines of credit\, and insurance.\n Providing interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB technical assistance or information related to the plans\, specifications\, and requirement for work to be subcontracted or supplied by these DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB.\n Assisting interested DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB in obtaining necessary equipment\, supplies\, materials\, or related assistance or services.\n Sub-dividing items into economical and feasible work units to allow DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB every advantage to quoting the project.\n Providing quick pay agreements and policies to enable DBE/MBE/WBE/HUB to meet cash flow demands. \nPRE-BID: TUESDAY\, OCTOBER 13TH\, 2026 AT 10:00AM (ON-SITE)\nQUESTIONS DUE TO BSI: THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 15TH\, 2026 AT 12:00PM\nBIDS DUE TO BSI: WEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 28TH\, 2026 @ 12:00PM \nQUOTATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO estimator@bsi-construction.com\, MAILED TO PO BOX 123\, WHITTIER\, NC 28789 OR FAXED TO 828-497-9721. \nAll questions or comments for this project can be directed to:\nMr. Tom Edge (Estimator) or Mrs. Jessica Lewis (Office Administrator) by phone at (828) 497-9720\, fax at (828) 497-9721\, or by email at estimator@bsi-construction.com. \nPlease advise us of your intent to bid as soon as possible by emailing estimator@bsi-construction.com.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
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SUMMARY:Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority: Aviation Parkway Interchange
DESCRIPTION:D/M/WBE\nSUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS WANTED \nPipeline Utilities\, Inc. (NC General Contractor License No. 325) is seeking certified DBE\, MBE\, and WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the Aviation Parkway Interchange project for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority which bids on October 28\, 2026\, at 1:00 PM. 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\, earthwork\, erosion control\, seeding\, linework/pipe installation\, and flatwork. Please contact the Pipeline Utilities\, Inc. Estimating Team (PUIBids@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/raleigh-durham-airport-authority-aviation-parkway-interchange/
CATEGORIES:Bid Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T110000
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SUMMARY:Money Mindset - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this FREE lunch and learn\, for an insightful session on mastering strategies for business and financial success.\n\n\n💡 MONEY MINDSET: Lunch and Learn for Small Business Onwers \nJoin us for this FREE workshop to learn practical strategies \nfor financial success! \n\nUnderstand your financial relationships: Crucial for business success.\n\n\nCharting a clear path to scale your business through access to capital\n\n\nProtecting your business from payment fraud: identifying systems and being proactive\n\nPresented by the Women’s Business Center of Charlotte and sponsored by Bank OZK\, this event is free and includes lunch! \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, October 29th🕰️ Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm📍 Location: 916 W. 5th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies for financial success! Register now. \n \nIMPORTANT NOTE: When registering for this event\, please remember to complete the 2nd page of questions (as shown below) to fully complete the registration process. – LIMITED SEATING!
URL:https://theinstitutenc.org/event/money-mindset-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:916 W 5th St\, 916 West 5th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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