Programming/Meetups

Programming/Meetups

Programming/Meetups

GiG East

Apply to Speak at Gig East

Events in September 2024

GiG East

Apply to Speak at Gig East

Events in September 2024

Events in September 2024

Contact Us for Greenlight Member Pricing

Contact Our Team

Join Now

GiG East

Apply to Speak at Gig East

Events in September 2024

Events in September 2024

4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

12:00 pm: Exchange Community Cookout

Exchange Community Cookout

10:00 am: Greenlight Education

Greenlight Education

4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

12:00 pm: Exchange Community Cookout

Exchange Community Cookout

10:00 am: Greenlight Education

Greenlight Education

4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

12:00 pm: Exchange Community Cookout

Exchange Community Cookout

10:00 am: Greenlight Education

Greenlight Education

4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed!

12:00 pm: Exchange Community Cookout

Exchange Community Cookout

10:00 am: Greenlight Education

Greenlight Education

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Gig East is Wilson’s home for technology and innovation networking. Our events focus around gigs – whether its conversation around our gigabit network, Greenlight, or creative conversations inspired by the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. We bring eastern North Carolina together to explore next generation technology.

The history of Gig East traces back to 2016. In November, 2016, Greenlight sponsored its first Gig East thought-leadership event, featuring Blair Levin, known for serving at the FCC as Executive Director of the country’s first national broadband plan. His speech was titled “Make American Great — With Great Broadband.” In November 2017, Greenlight sponsored its second annual Gig East event featuring WRAL and Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford, who spoke on “Why Fiber?” In November 2018, Greenlight sponsored its third Gig East event, “The Future of Work Outside the Metro” featuring world renowned Gary Bolles, who is Chair for the Future of Work for Singularity University.

You can join us for our Quarterly meet ups and our annual technology summit, held in early May. Sign up for our digital newsletters to learn more about upcoming meetups.

RIoT, the North Carolina-based economic development nonprofit, is working with early stage startups into their fourth cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), launching in Wilson, NC on February 2020.

Up and coming ventures from Eastern NC and beyond participate in a 12-week intensive business program where RAP heavily coaches’ companies through market validation, product development, and go to market strategy, and connects them to more than 75 business and technology advisors. The culminating RAP Wilson Pitch Night, where startups present their businesses on stage, will take place on May 7 as part of the Gig East Summit.

LEARN MORE »

Have an idea to share? Apply to speak at a Gig East event.
All topics need to be related to the E.A.S.T. formula – Entrepreneurship, Art, Science, or Technology. We have three available opportunities for you to reach our members and the Wilson community.

Gig East Gab: evening, quarterly, open mic TEDx style, speak for 3 min. Q&A for 2 min.
Lunch and Learns: BYOL, speak on topic of choice for up to 30 min w/ Q&A for 10 min., quarterly
Morning Coffee: potentially members only, Casual conversation for networking, share topic with members, no presentation necessary, quarterly

Before submitting please note available speaking opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Each submission will be reviewed thoroughly. A Gig East representative will contact you with further information.

Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Company Name(Required)

Job Title(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Linkedin Profile(Required)

Proposed Event you’d like to speak at

Gig East Gabs

Lunch and Learns

Morning Coffee

Session Description(Required)

Links to past presentations, your portfolio of work or website(Required)

3 4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed! Small Business Resource Fair: Connect, Learn, & Plan to Succeed! Date: September 3, 2024 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location: Lee Technology Center - Building R - Room R158/159 The Small Business Center at Wilson Community College, in partnership with Gig East and the Wilson Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2024 Small Business Resource Fair from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. The event will be held at the Lee Technology Center (Building R, Room R158-159) located at 4815 Ward Blvd. The purpose of the event is to connect entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses with nonprofit, governmental, and technical assistance organizations that provide unique goods and services to help area businesses succeed. Most of the services are available at no cost, and many have a statewide or national reach. The following organizations have been invited to attend the Small Business Resource Fair: Better Business Bureau of Eastern NC City of Wilson Development Services GigEast Exchange Greenlight Community Broadband Grow with Google Historic Downtown Wilson Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise (NC Growth) National Association of Women Business Owners NC Secretary of State - Rural RISE North Carolina Military Business Center Partner Community Capital RIoT Wilson Chamber of Commerce Wilson Community College - Small Business Center Wilson County Department of Environmental Health Wilson County Tax Administration There is no cost to attend the resource fair, and any businessperson or aspiring entrepreneur is invited to learn more about how these organizations can help businesses succeed. Likewise, there is no cost for nonprofit, governmental, or technical assistance organizations to participate as vendors. Register to get event updates or to be notified in the event of postponement due to inclement weather. Walk-ins are welcome. Learn More »

20 12:00 pm: Exchange Community Cookout Exchange Community Cookout Date: September 20, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for our second annual Exchange Community Cookout! This is a time when we show appreciation for our Gig East members and partners. Enjoy lunch on us, fresh off the grill! Please RSVP in the Gig East app so that we can plan accordingly. Learn More »

25 10:00 am: Greenlight Education Greenlight Education Date: September 25, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Gig East Exchange Join us to learn the ins and outs of your Greenlight service directly from our team members! Class topics include basic internet skills, Greenlight TV, the Greenlight Wi-Fi app, and more. Learn More »