If you are a business owner, partner, manager, or involved employee who wants to build a business this is a great workshop for you. Learning objectives: -Establish goals, objectives, and a mission statement -Analyze financial statements and prepare effective budgets -Develop and execute marketing strategies and tactics -Determine funding needs and identify sources of capital -Formulate and implement strategies for managing growth -Write and communicate a detailed business plan Workshops are April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 Register…

Triad BioNight  attracts several hundred regional and state leaders from various sectors and features biotechnology excellence awards to celebrate leadership in the region.   This year join keynote speaker E.J. Holland, Jr. and 450 people in celebration of this Biennial event. A networking reception will start at 6 p.m. followed by dinner with the keynote speaker.  The awards presentation will follow.  For more information and registration visit: http://www.ncbiotech.org/triadbionight2014#

The State of the Region will give industry and community leaders an insight on the region's economy.  The event this year will focus on higher education's impact on economic growth and business trends. For registration and more information click here .

If you are a manager, data analytic specialist, data center administrator, researcher, entrepreneur, or student who needs to stay current and make the most of the data around you then plan to attend this workshop. There will be one week of 2-day courses at the William and Ida Friday Center. Registration includes a kick-off reception, lunches, and transportation between the Friday Center and UNC (for classes with hands on training). For more information and registration visit The Odum Institute.  Class…

This course will help educate and prepare you to successfully engage private equity investors. You will: -Learn about the equity funding "food chain". -Find out what investors look for and expect from the companies they fund. -Learn how to make your company "investor-ready" (and improve your business while you're at it). -Assess your own "readiness" at each step of the way. -Hear from those who've "done it". Panelist will include serial entrepreneurs and angel investors who've "been there". -Receive a…