RINGs
RING stands for Regional Introductory Networking Group. These are regular, in-person gatherings where small business owners and corporate partners come together in a focused setting to connect, share, and find opportunity.
They're not mixers. They're not panels. They're working sessions designed to build the kind of relationships that lead to real business.
What is a RING
Each RING meeting is a structured, focused gathering, typically one to two hours, where The Council facilitates introductions between SBEs and corporate partners. The format creates accountability: you show up, you engage, and you leave with connections you wouldn't have made otherwise.
RING meetings have led to supplier partnerships, joint ventures between SBEs, and introductions that shortened a sales cycle by years. The opportunity isn't just in who's presenting. It's in every person in the room.
Who Attends
Small business owners seeking direct access to corporate buyers
Corporate procurement and supplier diversity leaders looking for capable SBEs
New members getting introduced to the network
Established SBEs looking to grow through peer collaboration and referrals
Where
RING meetings take place in cities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. They're hosted by The Council staff and corporate partners in local markets.
Value
Members who show up to RING meetings and other events see dramatically better outcomes than those who don't. That's not an accident. Business growth through The Council isn't passive. Certification gets you in the network. The relationships are what you build from there.