The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center are partnering with Triad Black Faith Leaders and Black Farmers Network, City of High Point, and East Greensboro NOW for the Sunday Farmers Market in High Point. The farmers market will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mendenhall Station, 220 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point.
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The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) is joining the Piedmont Triad Business Collaborative and community partners for the 2025 Piedmont Triad Business Collaborative Week, formerly known as Piedmont Triad MED Week. The annual event, from Monday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 2, is a region-wide series of events designed to empower small businesses, facilitate networking, and spotlight economic opportunity across the Triad.
The farmers market will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature minority farmers offering fresh, locally grown produce and meat. The event will also showcase live music and performances, craft vendors, and local food trucks. There is no admission fee to attend the farmers' market.
Guilford County is proud to announce that Shaunne Thomas, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award at the 2025 Esther Awards by the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc. (WRLP).
April 14, 2026, 10am - April 30, 2026, 2pm
Project Overview
The Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide floor maintenance services for multiple Guilford County Locations as outlined below. The County invites all interested and qualified firms who meet the requirements below to submit a response to this RFP. Guilford County reserves the right to award all locations to one Provider or per location(s) to multiple Providers.
May 27, 2026, 10:30am - 1pm
Join the Guilford County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) for an engaging and informative Coffee & Conversations session designed to connect, inspire, and empower local entrepreneurs and business leaders.
May 7, 2026, 4pm - 5pm
Hybrid Info Session – May 7th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Interested in showcasing your business at the SBED Small Business Pop-Up on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM? Join us for our Hybrid Info Session on May 7th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offered in person at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship or virtually from anywhere!
May 6, 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm
From Missed Calls to Money Calls
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way service-based businesses capture leads, engage customers, and increase revenue—without increasing overhead. From Missed Calls to Money Calls is a hands-on workshop designed to show business owners how AI-powered tools can instantly respond to inquiries, book jobs, and streamline communication so no opportunity slips through the cracks.
April 26, 2026, 12pm - 1pm
Looking to position your business for state contracting opportunities? Join the Guilford County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and All For 1 Inclusion Innovators, LLC for an upcoming HUB Certification Workshop on April 28th | 12–1 PM | Virtual via Microsoft Teams.
During this session, participants will:
April 30, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Join us for the Guilford Gains Launch Event, an exciting opportunity to learn about a new capital access program designed to help small businesses in Guilford County grow and scale. This event will feature an engaging panel discussion highlighting valuable small business resources, along with opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs, partners, and resource providers.