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SUMMARY:Capital One Envision Summit
DESCRIPTION:Please join business owners\, procurement leaders\, community partners and Capital One team members to celebrate five years of impact and a future of continued opportunity at the Capital One Envision Summit on October 20-21\, 2026.\n\nOver the last five years\, the Summit has demonstrated how collective action drives real results — turning conversations into partnerships and alignment into growth.\n\nThe 2026 Envision Summit will be held at Capital One’s West Creek Campus in Richmond\, Virginia.\n\nReturning favorites include:\n\n\nThe EXPO: In this “You Move\, They Stay” event\, Prime Suppliers host the tables while representatives from small and nontraditional businesses walk the room to pitch their services.\n\n\nThe Marketplace: Browse items from small and nontraditional vendors during this two-day Marketplace.\n\n\nCategory Strategy and Good-to-Great sessions: Opportunities to hear from Capital One leaders and network with other attendees.\n\n\nNew this year: A community impact event open to all attendees interested in giving back within the Richmond area! \nRegister here
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/capital-one-envision-summit/
LOCATION:15075 Capital One Drive Richmond\, VA 23228\, 15075 Capital One Drive Richmond\, VA 23228\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,In Person
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SUMMARY:MLP RING Meetings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us In-Person in October for our next MLP RING Meeting! \nDate: TBD \nTime: 1:00pm (EST) \nLocation: Columbia\, SC \nRegister: TBD \n\nThe MLP RING encompasses the Midlands\, Low Country\, Pee-Dee\, which includes cities east of Columbia\, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing\, Aerospace\, Automotive\, General Products\, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \nVirtual – Tuesdays\, 1:00pm (EST) \n\n Tuesday\, February 17th  /Register Here\n Tuesday\, April 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, June 16th  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, July 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, September 15th / Register Here\n\n\nIn-person – Date/Time = TBD \n\nMarch\, Charleston\, SC\nMay\, Aiken\, SC\nOctober\, Columbia\, SC\nDecember\, Richmond\, VA
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/mlp-ring-meetings-2026-9/
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CATEGORIES:In Person,MLP,networking,RING,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260219T150831Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 25th – October 28th for the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange! \nMORE DETAILS TO COME! \nWhere: Los Angeles\, California \nWhen: October 25\, at 8:00am –  October 28th at 4:00pm EST \nRegistration: https://nmsdc.org/event/nmsdc-annual-conference-exchange-2/
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/2026-nmsdc-conference/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:In Person,networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T110000
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SUMMARY:Upstate RING Meetings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in March for our next Upstate RING Meeting! \nDate:  March 11 \nTime: 11:00am \nVIRTUAL \nRegister: TBD \n\nThe Upstate RING comprises a ten-county area\, including Greenville\, Spartanburg and Anderson\, along the I-85 corridor in South Carolina. Manufacturing\, distribution\, logistics\, and technology are all prominent business industries in the upstate and are changing dynamics of jobs and influencing the way entrepreneurs are starting\, growing\, and acquiring businesses. With several automotive and aerospace related companies headquartered in the upstate supported by a strong system of higher education\, it is considered one of the strongest manufacturing sectors in the United States\, making it a popular hub for entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \nVirtual  \n\n\nMarch 11 | Register Here\nApril 8 | Register Here\nJune 10 | Register Here\nSeptember 9 | Register Here\nOctober 14 | Register Here\n\nIn-Person \n\nNovember 4 | Register Here
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/upstate-ring-meetings-2026/2026-11-04/
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CATEGORIES:networking,RING,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T103000
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SUMMARY:MLP RING Meeting: Pathways to Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join The Council’s MLP RING for Pathways to Partnership\, a session on how small businesses can work with government agencies and how to prepare to do business with them now and in 2027. \nYou’ll hear from speakers who work with small businesses and public procurement every day. Melissa Lindler of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office and Shannon Lizewski of the City of Columbia’s Procurement and Contracts office will talk about how their agencies connect with small businesses and what you can do to get ready. Karen R. Jenkins of KRJ Consulting rounds out the lineup. \nBring your questions and plan to spend time meeting other business owners and the speakers. \nWhen: Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.Where: Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby St\, Columbia\, SC 29203. \nRegister for Pathways to Partnership \nView the full event flyer
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/mlp-ring-pathways-to-partnership-november-2026/
LOCATION:Busby Community Center – 1735 Busby Street\, Columbia\, SC 29203\, 1735 Busby Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,networking
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SUMMARY:Piedmont/Triad RING Ugly Sweater Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:As 2026 comes to a close\, we’d love to celebrate with you. Join fellow Piedmont and Triad RING members for our annual holiday social at William & Company in Raleigh (616 Person Street). \nIt’s a relaxed evening to catch up with the members you’ve worked alongside this year and meet a few new faces before the new year begins. There is no cost to attend\, but we ask that you register in advance at uglysweater2026.eventify.io.
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/piedmont-triad-ring-ugly-sweater-holiday-social/
LOCATION:William & Company\, 616 N . Person Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join us for our next Metrolina RING Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:The Metrolina RING covers Charlotte\, North Carolina and surrounding areas.\n\nWhen We Meet\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.\n\nUpcoming Dates:\nMarch 19\, 2026 | 12:00pm | Virtual\nJune 11\, 2026 | 12:00pm | In Person at UNC Charlotte Office\nSept 24\, 2026 | 12:00pm | TBD\nDec 10\, 2026 | 12:00pm | TBD
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/join-us-on-june-11-2026-for-our-next-metrolina-ring-meeting/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:RING
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Summit (SBS26)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Council for its 20th Annual Small Business Summit\, From Startup to Scale-Up in the Decade Ahead\, December 14–15\, 2026\, at Capital One in Richmond\, Virginia. \nSponsored by Capital One and the Metropolitan Business League\, this two-day summit brings together entrepreneurs\, corporate partners and community leaders for keynotes\, workshops and networking. \nRegistration: $99 for small businesses and $249 for corporate attendees. \nSBS26 details and registration
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/2026-small-business-summit-sbs26/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:In Person,networking
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DTSTAMP:20260116T151911Z
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SUMMARY:MLP RING Meetings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us In-Person in December for our next MLP RING Meeting! \nDate: TBD \nTime: 1:00pm (EST) \nLocation: Richmond\, VA \nRegister: TBD \n\nThe MLP RING encompasses the Midlands\, Low Country\, Pee-Dee\, which includes cities east of Columbia\, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing\, Aerospace\, Automotive\, General Products\, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \nVirtual – Tuesdays\, 1:00pm (EST) \n\n Tuesday\, February 17th  /Register Here\n Tuesday\, April 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, June 16th  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, July 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, September 15th / Register Here\n\n\nIn-person – Date/Time = TBD \n\nMarch\, Charleston\, SC\nMay\, Aiken\, SC\nOctober\, Columbia\, SC\nDecember\, Richmond\, VA
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/mlp-ring-meetings-2026-10/
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