Gig East

09/10/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our NC IDEA LinkedIn session! We loved having you there and hope you’re walking away feeling a little more confident about showing up online.

Here’s what we learned:

🔹 How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out
🔹 Why your personal brand matters
🔹 How to use LinkedIn to build meaningful connections
🔹 Tips for showing up consistently and confidently
🔹 How to make LinkedIn work for you and your goals

Now it’s time to put it into practice!

09/09/2026

In July, the Gig East & Greenlight team had the privilege of volunteering WhirliDogs the only hotdog cafe offering 32,768 possible topping combinations while providing meaningful job training for adults with disabilities.

During the lunch shift, our team members jumped in to help serve guests, answer questions about Greenlight and Gig East, and support the mission WhirliDog’s Cafe carries out every day. It was a rewarding experience and a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community in such a purposeful way.

Keep an eye out for our next pop-up!

09/08/2026

Your LinkedIn called
…and it wants your attention.

If your LinkedIn has been sitting untouched for a while, this week is the week to fix that.

Join NC IDEA this Wednesday, September 9 at noon for a practical session on how to lock in on LinkedIn, from showing up professionally to making your profile work for you.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 12 PM
RSVP:

Event Address: 127 Goldsboro St. S Wison, NC 27893 Contact us at (252)296-3364 Lunch is included.

09/05/2026

Planning for the Gig East Summit is well underway, and thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, this year is already shaping up to be our best yet. We’re excited to share that all speakers, panels, and food partners have been finalized and none of it would be possible without the organizations who’ve invested in this event and our community.

To our sponsors: thank you for showing up early, believing in the mission, and helping us bring innovative ideas and people together.

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Gig East Summit, send us a DM.

Join us at the Summit: https://events.humanitix.com/gigeastsummit2026

09/04/2026

send this to someone you want to get caffeinated with at the Gig East Exchange.

09/04/2026

Hey Wilson 👋

Got a business idea you’ve been kicking around? Maybe you’re ready to start something, or maybe you’ve already got a business and are trying to figure out what’s next.

We’re bringing FOUNDATIONS to Gig East Exchange, and we’d love to have some local entrepreneurs join us!

FOUNDATIONS is a free 8-week program from NC IDEA that helps you take your idea or business to the next level. You’ll work through the basics of building a business, figuring out what your customers actually need, testing your ideas, building a business model, using technology, and developing habits that help you keep moving forward.

📍 Gig East Exchange, 127 Goldsboro St S, Wilson

⏰ Applications are open now, with a deadline of September 22.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3T5CpCD

09/02/2026

Have you been neglecting your LinkedIn? It’s time to change that.

Join NC IDEA next week on September 9 at noon for a session designed to help you lock in on your LinkedIn and make the most of your presence on the platform.

Whether you need to refresh your profile, strengthen your personal brand, or finally start using LinkedIn with intention, this is your chance to get focused and get moving.

📅 September 9
⏰ 12:00 PM
💻 NC IDEA
Register: https://www.gigeast.com/event/lunch-learn/

Don’t let your LinkedIn profile sit on the sidelines. Let’s lock in.

09/01/2026

Regsiter for free today!

📣 entrepreneurs, this one’s for you!

Have a business idea you’re ready to explore, launch, or grow? 🚀

Registration is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 for FOUNDATION(S), NC IDEA’s free 8-week program designed for small business owners, startup founders, and aspiring who are ready to explore an idea, launch a company, or grow an existing venture.

Throughout the program, participants will build practical skills in:

• Business fundamentals
• Customer discovery and validation
• Business model development
• Leveraging technology
• Building strong entrepreneurial habits

Whether you’re still shaping your idea or already building your business, Foundations is designed to help you strengthen your approach, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.

📍 In-Person Location: Gig East Exchange - 127 Goldsboro St S
Wilson, NC 27893
⏰ Deadline: September 22

Apply Today and Learn More: https://bit.ly/3T5CpCD

08/28/2026

Our team keeps the energy high and the space running smoothly. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Gig East Exchange.