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The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) invites the community to support local entrepreneurs at the Small Business Pop-up Shop on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm Eugene St. in Greensboro.

The free event will showcase more than 15 local vendors and small businesses, offering attendees an opportunity to shop with local entrepreneurs, enjoy treats from local food trucks, and connect with members of Guilford County's growing small business community.

The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and NC Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center are partnering with the Triad Black Faith Leaders and Black Farmers Network to host the third annual Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market on Friday, June 19, at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA in Greensboro.

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. 

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.

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).

The Strategic Business Relationships & Networking Workshop shows you how to build a high-trust, opportunity-rich network that strengthens your business. You’ll explore the core pillars of effective relationships—access, collaboration, visibility, and personal development—and learn why strong connections lead to warm referrals, faster problem-solving, and opportunities that never appear on public boards or listings.

The Guilford County Entrepreneur Resources Workshop shows you how to plug into a powerful network where more than 90% of support is free. You’ll explore startup foundations, mentoring programs, market-intelligence tools, funding engines, makerspaces, shared-use kitchens, accelerators, and procurement opportunities. You’ll also learn how agencies collaborate through warm introductions, ensuring you never hit a dead end as you grow your business.

The Request for Proposals (RFPs) & Contracts Workshop is designed to help small business owners confidently pursue—and win—contract opportunities. In this session, you’ll learn how to quickly evaluate whether an RFP is worth your time, understand how proposals are scored, and structure a competitive response that highlights your strengths. You’ll also explore pricing models that protect your margin and walk through the full RFP process from posting to award.