Structure Your Business. Strategize for Success.
Access Every Opportunity.
March 27-28, 2026
Conference Guide
Vendors
Connect with attendees, showcase your services, and leave a lasting impression with actionable tools.
Sponsors
Amplify your brand, reach a curated audience, and support women-led businesses at FRA 2026.
Agenda
Experience interactive fairs, 1:1 meetings, fireside chats, and breakout sessions designed to help you grow.
About FRA 2026: Built for This
Two Days. Endless Opportunities. The Business Moves You’ve Been Waiting For.
Built for This isn’t just a theme it’s a mindset.
The FRA 2026 Conference is where ambitious entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and government agencies meet to make real moves.
For two days, we’re breaking down barriers between small business owners and big opportunities. You’ll learn how to tap into contracts, capital, and cutting-edge tools while building a network that works as hard as you do.
AI in Business & Government – How to use tech to scale smarter and serve bigger.
Government Contracting Made Simple – Meet agencies ready to work with you.
Women-Led Business Power – Stories, strategies, and seats at the table.
Vendor Competition
Because it’s more than just showing up it’s how you show up.
FRA 2026 Vendor Competition: The Table That Moves is where vendors turn visibility into impact. This friendly competition rewards those who show up with intention, engage attendees meaningfully, and offer real value beyond freebies. With categories like Most Actionable Table, Best Setup & Experience, and the coveted Rich Auntie Energy Award, vendors have the chance to stand out, connect deeply, and leave a lasting impression.
Winners earn prizes, premium exposure, and bragging rights that carry into future events. At FRA 2026, it’s not just about having a table it’s about making moves that matter.
Conference tickets
Your FRA 2026 Journey Starts Soon
The wait is almost over! Tickets for the FRA 2026 Conference drop on November 1st and this year, spots will go fast. Be the first to lock in your seat at the ultimate gathering for ambitious entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and change-makers.
Not a member yet? Join us today!
Conference Speaker
We’re looking for six bold, insightful, and highly experienced speakers to take the stage at the FRA 2026 Conference. This year, we are especially seeking industry leaders with proven expertise in AI and automation, government contracting and procurement, business scaling strategies, funding and capital access, and leadership development. Whether you lead a workshop, join a panel, or facilitate a breakout session, your mission is to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools, proven strategies, and the confidence to take action. If you are passionate about inspiring, educating, and helping businesses grow, and have significant experience in your field—we want you at the FRA 2026 Conference.
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Past Speakers
Veronica Everett Rozier
Mid-Carolina Workforce Development
Chioma Okoye
Founder, Chiomzy Health and Wellness
Nicole Outlaw
Founder/President, bertie business network
Carla Daniels
CCA HUB Program Manager Design and Construction Facilities DivisioN
LaShona Johnson
HUB Liaison Manager