"Thank you for a great 2025! As we turn the corner into 2026, I encourage each of our corporate members and business owners to be INTENTIONAL and COURAGEOUS. Show up early, help each other scale, communicate opportunities, sponsor events, ask for help and let us know your wins. [next line] CVMSDC exists to drive economic growth.”
Dominique Simpson Milton President & Chief Engagement Officer
Carolinas-Virgina Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
"At CVMSDC, we believe strong businesses build strong communities. The Small Business Summit is designed to equip small and diverse suppliers with insights, resources, and relationships that drive long-term success. Together, we will be the catalyst for the momentum that will move our entire network forward."
Jonathan Wilkins Chair, Board of Directors
Carolinas-Virgina Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
"As business owners, we are the innovators, the problem-solvers, and the economic engines of our communities. The Small Business Summit is our moment to learn, connect, and elevate one another. When we show up together with resilience, vision, and collaboration, we strengthen not only our own businesses, but the entire CVMSDC network."
Alex Moore Chair, Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC)
Carolinas-Virgina Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
DAY 1
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 4:45pm
5:30pm - 8:00pm
DAY 2
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30am - 8:00am
8:00am - 9:30am
9:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Opening Remarks Workshops
• Introduction: Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Advanced: Modern Sales and Marketing Best Practices
• Introduction: LLM/AI How To's and Best Practices (ChatGPT and Others)
• Advanced: Financial Management and Taxes
RING Meet Ups
Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center Concord, NC
1:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration Breakfast Workshops
• Introduction: Financial Management and Taxes
• Advanced: LLM/AI How To's and Best Practices (ChatGPT and Others)
• Corporate Connection
• Corporate Connection Fair
Luncheon & Panel Discussions
Corporate & Resource Connections
