NextGen Accelerator Launch Event: Growing a Business in a Changing World

Name: NextGen Accelerator Launch Event: Growing a Business in a Changing World
Start: 2026-02-26T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-26T13:00:00-05:00
Location: NC State University Club

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

NC State University Club | Raleigh, NC

Join us for the official launch of the NAWBO NextGen Accelerator — an in-person event focused on building and growing a business in a rapidly changing world.

Keynote Speaker: Katie Gailes
Topic: The Four Quadrants of Business Growth

Katie Gailes will share a practical talk on how entrepreneurs grow, adapt, and make strategic decisions as their businesses evolve.

About the Event:
This event is open to the broader business community and will be valuable for:
Early-stage entrepreneurs
Women considering starting a business
Founders navigating growth or transition

During the event, we will also introduce the NAWBO NextGen Accelerator, a new mentorship-based program for women entrepreneurs in their first 1–3 years of business.

📍 In-person event
Address: 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606
📅 February 26, 2026