Give It To The People Startup Biz Fest

The Startup Biz Fest is your launchpad to success. In one high-impact day, you’ll learn exactly how to start your business in North Carolina, from business structure and taxes to funding and marketing. You’ll leave with your next steps mapped out, your systems in motion, and the confidence to start now, not someday.

The Biz Fest Series is a collection of hands-on, high-impact conferences designed to help entrepreneurs move from planning to producing , all in one day. Each Biz Fest focuses on action, accuracy, and accountability. You’ll walk away with work completed, systems in place, resources in hand, and strategies ready to implement.

Whether you’re launching your first idea, optimizing your growth, mastering your marketing, or scaling your systems, each Biz Fest is built to save you time, make you money, and help you execute immediately.

One day. Real results. Premium experience. Lunch included.

ATTENDEES SHOULD EXPECT

-Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from industry leaders .

-Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals.

-Hands-On Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions designed to provide practical, actionable plans that you can implement right away.

-Energy Enhancing Lunch: Our Give It Get It Lunch allows you time to nourish your mind and enjoy tasty bites and sips with your fellow attendees.

-Resource-Rich Environment: Access a wealth of resources, including a comprehensive Biz Fest manual, to guide your business growth.

AGENDA

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Welcome

Kick off the day with networking over breakfast! Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and business leaders as we prepare for a day of learning, collaboration, and action.

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Get Your Mind Right

Hosted by Ecpnomic Development Partnership of NC this engaging workshop will have all the information you need to start your business legally in NC. You will learn how to choose your business entity and where to file.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break

Recharge and get ready for the next interactive session.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Get Your Money Right

Hosted by the NC Department of Revenue this engaging workshop will show you what you need to understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants will learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, and the basics of NC withholding tax law in addition to receiving directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns and for filing and paying online.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Give It Get It Lunch Break

A lunch focused on making connections and seeing what you're missing to start your business. Enjoy a delicious meal while engaging in conversations about how you can Give It & Get It for your business.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Get Your Marketing Together

Hosted by Chisa Pennix-Brown, this hands-on workshop will help you develop a plan for deciding on assessing your potential clients and developing a marketing plan to attract them. Learn how to leverage partnerships, streamline content, and use AI-driven marketing strategies to elevate your brand and increase engagement.

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Break

Recharge and get ready for the next interactive session.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Get Your Money Together

Hosted by La-Tasha Best-Gaddy this powerful session will help ESOs and entrepreneurs define success metrics, identify funding sources, and create sustainable growth strategies.

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Feedback

A chance to reflect, share key takeaways, and provide feedback on the day’s sessions. Walk away with actionable insights, new connections, and a clear strategy to implement in your organization or business.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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