Programming/Meetups
GiG East
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 Accelerator Program (RAP)
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.
Apply to Speak at Gig East
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.
Events in February 2023
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January 30, 2023(1 event)
12:00 pm: Coach your Team to SuccessCoach your Team to SuccessDate: January 30, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: Understand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn, practice, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development. |
January 31, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | February 2, 2023 | February 3, 2023 | February 4, 2023 | February 5, 2023 |
| February 6, 2023 | February 7, 2023 | February 8, 2023 |
February 9, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for YouGrow with Google: Make Your Website Work for YouDate: February 9, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Register to attend at bit.ly/WebsiteWork4U |
February 10, 2023 | February 11, 2023 | February 12, 2023 |
| February 13, 2023 | February 14, 2023 |
February 15, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Make Your Small Business More AccessibleGrow with Google: Make Your Small Business More AccessibleDate: February 15, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with products and services, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow, and improve the experience for all users. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/SBMoreAccessible |
February 16, 2023(1 event)
1:00 pm: Grow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused MarketingGrow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused MarketingDate: February 16, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them Register to attend at https://bit.ly/FebCustomerFocused |
February 17, 2023 | February 18, 2023 | February 19, 2023 |
| February 20, 2023 | February 21, 2023 | February 22, 2023 |
February 23, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Communicate with Google Calendar and GmailGrow with Google: Communicate with Google Calendar and GmailDate: February 23, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders and events with others. Sharing schedules help you become a better communicator. Effective communication defines expectations, improves teamwork, and builds trust. Register to attend at bit.ly/GWGCommunicate |
February 24, 2023 | February 25, 2023 | February 26, 2023 |
February 27, 2023(1 event)
5:00 pm: Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google ToolsGrow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google ToolsDate: February 27, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. Register to attend at bit.ly/GoogleToolsforSales |
February 28, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 2, 2023 | March 3, 2023 | March 4, 2023 | March 5, 2023 |
Events in February 2023
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January 30, 2023(1 event)12:00 pm: Coach your Team to SuccessCoach your Team to SuccessDate: January 30, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: Understand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn, practice, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development. |
January 31, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | February 2, 2023 | February 3, 2023 | February 4, 2023 | February 5, 2023 |
| February 6, 2023 | February 7, 2023 | February 8, 2023 |
February 9, 2023(1 event)6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for YouGrow with Google: Make Your Website Work for YouDate: February 9, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Register to attend at bit.ly/WebsiteWork4U |
February 10, 2023 | February 11, 2023 | February 12, 2023 |
| February 13, 2023 | February 14, 2023 |
February 15, 2023(1 event)6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Make Your Small Business More AccessibleGrow with Google: Make Your Small Business More AccessibleDate: February 15, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with products and services, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow, and improve the experience for all users. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/SBMoreAccessible |
February 16, 2023(1 event)1:00 pm: Grow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused MarketingGrow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused MarketingDate: February 16, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them Register to attend at https://bit.ly/FebCustomerFocused |
February 17, 2023 | February 18, 2023 | February 19, 2023 |
| February 20, 2023 | February 21, 2023 | February 22, 2023 |
February 23, 2023(1 event)6:00 pm: Grow with Google: Communicate with Google Calendar and GmailGrow with Google: Communicate with Google Calendar and GmailDate: February 23, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders and events with others. Sharing schedules help you become a better communicator. Effective communication defines expectations, improves teamwork, and builds trust. Register to attend at bit.ly/GWGCommunicate |
February 24, 2023 | February 25, 2023 | February 26, 2023 |
February 27, 2023(1 event)5:00 pm: Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google ToolsGrow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google ToolsDate: February 27, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. Register to attend at bit.ly/GoogleToolsforSales |
February 28, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 2, 2023 | March 3, 2023 | March 4, 2023 | March 5, 2023 |