As 2025 comes to a close, TriadNavigator will be taking a few weeks off to reimagine the future of OUR role in advancing entrepreneurship across the NC Piedmont Triad.
TriadNavigator’s mission is to better support entrepreneurs by creating accessibility to information about small business resources and opportunities. With that in mind, we have decided to undergo a re-brand that will further serve our mission.
Keep your eyes peeled for LaunchNavigator, coming January 2026! In the meantime…
🔗 Haven’t explored our resource database yet? Check it out here.
Here's what you'll find in this issue:
🔦 Resource Spotlight: Creative Entrepreneur? Apply for Kinetic Boot Camp!
Applications just opened for Kinetic Boot Camp, a 6-week accelerator for early-stage creative entrepreneurs.
Hosted by the Center for Creative Economy—an organization known for launching creative ventures—Kinetic guides founders through a structured journey to shape and strengthen their business concepts.
The cohort typically meets in March and April, with expert-led workshops, 1:1 mentorship, and a final pitch competition that could land you $1,000 in seed funding.
It’s hands-on, cohort-based, and designed to help you:
Validate your idea
Talk to actual customers
Build a budget that makes sense
Shape a real business model
Applications are due January 13th, 2026.
📅 Event Spotlight: Thinking About Government Contracting? Start With This Free Webinar.
The NCMBC is hosting a free webinar for anyone looking to break into the world of federal contracting—or sharpen their proposal skills.
Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, December 17th, from 9am-10:30am. This webinar will cover the basics: how procurement works, what agencies are really looking for, and how to build a compliant, compelling proposal that actually gets noticed.
Expect insights on:
Crafting a clear proposal strategy
Doing smarter research
Avoiding submission pitfalls
Understanding how source selection really works
It’s designed for businesses ready to compete in the government contracting space — especially small firms looking to land their first contract or sharpen their proposal process.
Registration is free, but required.
🗓️ The Next Two Weeks in the Triad
December 10 - Womenpreneur Wednesday
December 10 - How to File an LLC in North Carolina
December 10 - Intellectual Property Basics for Small Business Owners
December 10 - North Carolina Maritime Supply Chain (MaSC) Workshop
December 11 - Medical Quarterly Industry Forum
December 11 - Procurement Readiness Seminar
December 18 - Coffee & Conversation