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Business Tax Essentials
2023-10-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
This seminar will cover the basic requirements to help NC businesses 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.
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Taking the Leap – Kickstart Your Business in 4 Weeks
2023-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Starting a business without any guidance can be daunting. Why leap without having the tools to soar? Have an idea for a product or service but don’t know where to start?
Our free Taking the Leap cohorts are your first step! These interactive sessions will provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals, share your ideas and learn from one another. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and receive personalized advice from our instructors and guest mentors.
Entrepreneurs can expect to add the following items to their toolbox:

Business Plan Templates / Outlines / Guides
Financial Projection Templates
Intellectual Property Guide
Digital Marketing Guide
Market and Industry Research
Customer Discovery Guide
Startup Checklist

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Sales and Use Tax Basics
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This seminar will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to prepare a sales and use tax return in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register for an account in order to remit sales and use tax. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this seminar. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call our toll-free number 1-877-252-3052.
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Online Seller
2023-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This seminar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the seminar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary.
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The Business of Innovation
2023-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), 803 College Rd G, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
2023 NC Technology Commercialization Event Series
Early stage innovation-based businesses face a unique set of foundational challenges as they get off the ground and grow. The “Business of Innovation” is a workshop series offered in multiple locations throughout North Carolina that highlights the unique needs of innovation driven companies, including university spinouts.
Learn from experts in the areas of dilutive and non-dilutive funding, legal & IP, business development, and university tech transfer, and network with successful innovation-oriented entrepreneurs.
Topics Covered

SBIR/STTR Program Overview
Funding resources specific to North Carolina
Equity capital insights from angel funders
One NC Small Business Match and Incentive Programs
Legal considerations of setting up an Innovation business
Accounting requirements and management
Patent landscape analysis
Logistics of university and business collaborations
Success stories from local innovation businesses

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Conceptos básicos sobre la retención de impuestos sobre salarios y otros ingresos (Spanish Withholding Tax Basics)
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Webinar
This seminar will help participants better understand their withholding tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to file and when to file a withholding tax return in addition to learning about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account in order to remit withholding tax, and when State withholding is required for employees and other types of compensation.
Conceptos básicos sobre la retención de impuestos sobre salarios y otros ingresos: Este seminario ayudará a los participantes a comprender mejor sus obligaciones de retención de impuestos con el Departamento. Los participantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo presentar y cuándo presentar una declaración de retención de impuestos, además de aprender los conceptos básicos de la retención de impuestos estatales, cómo registrarse para obtener una cuenta para remitir la retención de impuestos y cuándo se requiere la retención estatal para los empleados y otros tipos de compensación.
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5th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference
2023-09-21, 2023-09-20, 2023-09-19, 2023-09-18 | Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center – Cherokee, NC
Join us at the nation’s leading outdoor recreation-focused economic development conference.
Returning to Cherokee in 2023. “Connecting the Ecosystem,” speaks to bridging the divides between disciplines, and both seeing and stewarding our outdoor economy as a complex system that thrives from the cross-pollination of communities and ideas.
Expect the return of the hugely popular Expo space, inspirational programming, workshops & field visits, cross-sector summits, facilitated networking opportunities, and much more.
Full Conference passes and Single Day Passes are available.
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Spanish Individual Income Tax Basics (Conceptos básicos de impuestos sobre los ingresos individuales)
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Este evento se puede asistir de manera presencial o en línea. Para ambas opciones es necesario registrarse.
This webinar helps individuals who live or work in North Carolina understand basic individual income tax law and the North Carolina Individual Income tax return.
Este webinar ayuda a las personas que viven o trabajan en Carolina del Norte a comprender la ley básica del impuesto sobre el ingreso individual y la declaración de impuestos sobre el ingreso individual de Carolina del Norte.
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How to Complete Form E-585
2023-09-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This seminar will help qualifying nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund (reference G.S. 105-164.14(b) for more information about this tax law). Participants will focus on the process for completing the Nonprofit and Governmental Entity Claim for Refund of State and County Sales and Use Taxes.
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Conceptos básicos de impuestos de negocios (Spanish Business Tax Essentials)
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This seminar will cover the basic requirements to help NC businesses 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.
Conceptos básicos de impuestos de negocios: Este seminario cubrirá los requisitos básicos para ayudar a las empresas de Carolina del Norte a comprender las leyes y obligaciones necesarias para ser una empresa que cumple con los impuestos. Los participantes aprenderán sobre los requisitos administrativos y de presentación, los conceptos básicos de la ley de impuestos sobre las ventas y uso de Carolina del Norte y los conceptos básicos de la ley de retención de impuestos de Carolina del Norte, además de recibir instrucciones para completar las declaraciones de impuestos sobre las ventas y retención y para presentar y pagar en línea.
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Labor, Lending, and Capital (LLC): Empowering Business Growth
2023-09-19 09:00 - 11:30 | TechWorks Gaston, 52A Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA
This workshop is aimed at bringing together industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and business owners to discuss and uncover the critical role of labor, lending, and capital in this challenging economy.

Join us on Tuesday, September 19 at TechWorks in Belmont, NC:8:15 – 9 a.m. – Registration and breakfast9 – 11:30 a.m. – Workshop
Event partners: Associate Staffing, TechWorks, Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Appalachian State University
Register at www.techworksgaston.com. Registration fee – $25.
Questions? Contact Anna Jackson – jacksonm2@appstate.edu.

Art Exhibition
2023-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | 507 N Elm St, Lumberton, NC 28358, USA
Presented by The Robeson County Arts Council along with The Painted Hand Project
(910) 370-0352

Planning to Start a Business
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This seminar provides an introduction to the services and resources offered by state and federal agencies when someone is thinking about starting a business in NC. Participating agencies include the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and the Small Business Center Network (SBCN).
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Managing Foreign Exchange
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Topics to be covered include:

FX risk management.
Non-Hedging FX risk management.
FX Forwards Hedges.
FX Options Hedges.

Presenter: Pat Weaver, MoneyCorp
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Export-Import Bank, NC District Export Council, NC World Trade Association and host, NC SBTDC International Business Development team for our 8th Annual Trade Finance Webinar Series.
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Defense Manufacturing Summit & Exhibition
2023-09-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Emerging Technology Institute, 16824 NC-211, Red Springs, NC 28377, USA
Innovative technological advancements, academic research and manufacturing resources will be on full display, including the first exhibition in North Carolina of the Ryse Aerotech Recon, an ultralight electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle with opportunities for you to personally take the craft for a test drive! There will be an unveiling of the new Polaris MRZR Alpha, an off-road, all-terrain vehicle and representatives from numerous defense manufacturing organizations as well as research institutions such as UNC Fayetteville State University, NC State University and Fort Liberty Research Institute to share innovation and advancements in technology in the industry.The Defense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition will be hosted by Emerging Technology Institute (ETI), and partners, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES), Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, and Children of Fallen Heroes. The event will connect manufacturers with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations, regional manufacturers, research and development facilities, manufacturing and academic resources.
Attendees will meet industry leaders, exchange ideas, attend informative sessions, and explore the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The exhibition will feature cutting-edge products and services from top companies in the industry.
There will be vendor networking opportunities from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., informative sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 2:15 p.m., a 9/11 remembrance ceremony including a sky diving exhibition, live technology demonstrations and food trucks on location throughout the day. There is no charge to attend.
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Nonprofit Sales & Use Tax Entities
2023-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Webinar

Business Tax Essentials
2023-08-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar

Business Basics for Startups
2023-08-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB 202 Main Street, Pembroke NC 28372
Session Topic:Business Structure &Critical Issues
Explore the critical issues that helpbusiness owners make importantdecisions. Entry OptionsSelecting and using professionalsSelecting a business locationMinimizing your risks. Determine which BusinessStructure is right for you. Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporations Limited Liability Company S Corporation FOR MOREINFORMATIONtclark@uncp.edu(910)775-4208 Click Here To Register

Taking the Leap for Veterans and Military Spouses
2023-08-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Webex
Sign up for our Taking The Leap – Veteran and Military Spouse Edition!
This course will provide an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve) as well as spouses are encouraged to attend.
Veteran entrepreneurs can expect to add the following items to their toolbox:

Understanding of Veteran specific benefits (VOSB, SDVOSB, VIP)
Awareness of NC military ecosystem (NCMBC, VBOC, DANC, NC Vet Biz, etc.)
Business Foundations (Structure, Plans, Financials)
Planning Tools (Lean Canvas, Customer Discovery, Industry Research)

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Withholding Tax Basics
2023-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
This seminar will help participants better understand their withholding tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to file and when to file a withholding tax return in addition to learning about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account in order to remit withholding tax, and when State withholding is required for employees and other types of compensation.
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Sales and Use Tax Basics
2023-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
This seminar will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to prepare a sales and use tax return in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register for an account in order to remit sales and use tax. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this seminar. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call our toll free number 1-877-252-3052.
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Conceptos básicos de los impuestos sobre ventas y uso (Spanish Sales and Use Tax Basics)
2023-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
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This webinar will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to prepare a sales and use tax return in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register for an account in order to remit sales and use tax. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this webinar. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call our toll free number 1-877-252-3052.
Conceptos básicos de los impuestos sobre ventas y uso: Este seminario web ayudará a los participantes a comprender mejor sus obligaciones tributarias para el impuesto de ventas y uso con NCDOR. Los participantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo completar una declaración de impuestos sobre las ventas y uso, además de aprender sobre los conceptos básicos de los impuestos sobre las ventas y uso, los tipos de impuestos de ventas y uso más comúnmente recaudados y cómo registrarse en el Departamento para recibir un número de cuenta. Los cambios en la ley de impuestos sobre las ventas y uso relacionados con las mejoras de capital y los servicios de reparación, mantenimiento e instalación no se abordarán en profundidad durante este seminario web. Si tiene preguntas sobre este cambio en la ley de impuestos, llame a nuestro número gratuito 1-877-252-3052.

Online Seller
2023-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
