Connect with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members during Building Partnerships for Innovation on October 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 79°West in Pittsboro. Hosted by Innovate Carolina, this fireside chat features Tommy Sowers, Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at UNC-Chapel Hill, discussing opportunities for collaboration between the university, local communities, entrepreneurs, and North Carolina companies. The conversation will explore regional innovation, economic development, and the role of partnerships in strengthening Central North Carolina’s growing business ecosystem. For registration and additional details, please visit the event link.