The Legal Toolkit for Entrepreneurs: Breakdown of Business Law Seminar Series
Tuesday, July 8 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.
On July 8th, our third seminar will be an engaging discussion featuring experienced Poyner Spruill attorneys, plus a special guest speaker—Sarah Clayton, VP of the American Arbitration Association. Together, they will explore the critical aspects of contracts that every entrepreneur should understand. This session will cover key principles of contract law, common pitfalls, and best practices for safeguarding your business interests. Topics will include drafting agreements, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and understanding provisions like restrictive covenants (including non-compete agreements) that may affect your business. Additionally, we will examine Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods in breaches of contract, offering insights into mediation, arbitration, and other strategies to efficiently resolve disputes while minimizing costs and legal complexities.
Whether you’re establishing partnerships, hiring employees, or protecting proprietary information, this discussion will provide valuable legal insights to support your entrepreneurial journey.
Location: CIE Event Space
Cost: Free
Sponsored and presented by: Poyner Spruill LLPRegister Here
NC IDEA Fall 2025 Grants Information Session: Wilmington
Monday, July 28 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What: NC IDEA FOUNDATION staff provided an overview of 2025 NC IDEA MICRO ($10K) and NC IDEA SEED ($50K) grants, which provide funding to early-stage, high-growth companies. Pizza and beverages provided.
Who: Whether you have an idea or have already launched your startup, NC IDEA delivers grants to help you take that next leap or scale operations. This Information Session is most relevant to early-stage, high-growth companies.
Where: UNCW CIE
Cost: Free, Registration Required (registration coming soon!)
Sponsored by: NC IDEA
Register for the NC IDEA Grants Information Session
N.E.W. DEEEEEP DIVE Event
Monday, July 28 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What: Following the NC IDEA Grants Information, the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will be hosting a DEEEEEP DIVE Event. Details coming soon.
Who: Everyone
Where: UNCW CIE Event Space
Cost: Free, Registration Required (registration coming soon!)
