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Here's what you'll find in this issue:

• Welcome back to TriadNavigator!

• 🌟 Event Spotlight: It’s AJOY Doing Business

• 🛍️ Vendor Opportunity: Molten Makerspace’s Pop-Up …

• 🗓️ The Next Two Weeks in the Triad

🌟 Event Spotlight: It’s AJOY Doing Business

This one-day event gives small business owners a real shot at breaking into industries like film, energy, accessibility, and tech—while also walking away with complimentary professional headshots, new supplier contacts, and (for full-day attendees) customer data insights to sharpen your growth strategy.

You’ll connect directly with supplier engagement leads, corporate buyers, and organizations ready to help your business grow—no fluff, just real access and resources. And with panelists like filmmaker and youth advocate Mike Rae Anderson, expect conversations that go deeper than the usual surface-level networking.

📍Where: Union Square — 124 East Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406
📅 When: Friday, September 12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Online tickets only – no cash at the door.

🛍️ Vendor Opportunity: Molten Makerspace’s Pop-Up Fairs

Molten Makerspace just announced their fall lineup of vendor markets—partnering with NOMAD Wine Works, Brown Truck Brewery, and Downtown High Point’s Social Saturday.

These events pull steady crowds from different corners: local makers, brewery regulars, city event-goers. If you’re looking for real foot traffic and not just standing behind a table all day, this is it.

You can boost your visibility by offering a quick, free activity or demo—and if you do, your vendor fee will be waived! Youth vendors (under 18) get a free spot automatically.

Next few events:
• NOMAD Wine Works – Sept 1 → Apply
• Social Saturday — Sept 6 → Apply
• Brown Truck Brewery – Sept 8 → Apply

🗓️ The Next Two Weeks in the Triad

• September 3 - WBC Triad Focus Group & Roundtable Discussion

• September 3 - Unlocking the Power of AI: A Beginner's Guide for Business

• September 4 - Budget-Friendly Branding: Create a High-Value Brand for Less

• September 4-5 - Converge South

• September 8 - Alamance Leads Group: Compiling Actionable Data with Library Resources for SBOs

• September 9 - Save Time with AI – How to Create Videos, Emails, Social Posts and More Faster

• September 9 - The Financial Puzzle: All About the Revenue

• September 11 - “Secure the Bag” How to Prepare for Lending

• September 11 - IRS Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs - Tools to Save Time and Stay Compliant

• September 11 - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1

• September 11 - C.E.O. Creatives Q&A Mixer

• September 11 - “Ask the Lender” Q&A by Piedmont Business Capital

• September 12 - It’s AJOY Doing Business!

• September 15-16 - NC World Trade Summit

• September 16 - Finance Masterclass for Business Owners

• September 16 - Year-End Tax Preparation - Opportunities to Reduce Your Overall Tax Burden

• September 16 - The Financial Puzzle: Tracking Business Expenses

• September 16 - Business Builder Credit Card Workshop + Q&A