Announcing the Inaugural FSU Entrepreneurial Excellence Gala
Save the Date: September 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The FSU HUB is proud to announce the inaugural FSU Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and community champions who are driving economic growth and creating lasting impact across our region.
Launch RX
Launch RX: Where Healthcare Ideas Take Off is a structured accelerator designed for aspiring and early-stage healthcare entrepreneurs ready to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. This program provides the knowledge, resources, and guidance needed to navigate the unique challenges of launching a healthcare venture while building a strong foundation for sustainable growth.
Advanced Contractors Academy
The Advanced Contractors Academy is your dedicated pathway to understanding, applying for, and WINNING government contracts. This comprehensive course is specifically designed for subcontractors like you, providing the essential knowledge and strategies to succeed in this government procurement sector.
Level Up, Scale Up Accelerator
The Level Up Scale Up Accelerator is an intensive and results-oriented program designed for established businesses poised for expansion. This isn't about incremental improvements – it's about equipping you with the strategic frameworks, actionable insights, and powerful networks to systematically scale your operations, amplify your impact, and dramatically increase your profitability.
Networking Mixers to Grow your NetWorth
Networking Mixers to Grow Your Net Worth are more than just casual meet-and-greets. These strategically designed are opportunities to actively engage with fellow small business owners, forge valuable collaborations, generate qualified referrals, and deeply understand the diverse services available within our local business ecosystem.
Financial Fitness
Financial Fitness Program for Small Business Owners is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to improve both your personal and business credit profiles, paving the way for greater access to loans, lines of credit, and bonding insurance.
Strategies for Improving Personal Credit & Business Credit: Discover actionable steps to boost your personal credit score, including managing debt, addressing errors, and building a positive credit history.
Business Certification Support & Guidance
Certification Support helps small businesses navigate key certification pathways that expand access to government and institutional contracting opportunities. Through workshops and webinars, participants receive step-by-step guidance on eligibility, applications, and maintaining certification status across NC HUB, SBE, and SBA certifications such as the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Procurement Summits (Fayetteville-Cumberland & Central Carolina)
This essential summit is specifically designed to equip subcontractors like you with the knowledge and connections needed to successfully do businesswith local government entities right here in Fayetteville and the surrounding region.
What You'll Gain by Attending:
Demystifying Local Government Procurement: Learn step-by-step how local government entities purchase goods and services, including their specific regulations and procedures.