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The City partners with several leading organizations across Raleigh to foster entrepreneurship and innovation while contributing to Raleigh’s vibrant business community. Our business alliances allow businesses to connect and engage with an ecosystem of other businesses to help fuel growth.
Business Alliances are organizations that focus on the success of small business owners. No two are alike, but all have a passion for local independent businesses. Common services offered by Business Alliance Organizations include:
- Vendor events and listings in directories
- Promotion, marketing, and advertising
- Networking, partnership, and training opportunities
- Research, planning and advocacy
Find an Alliance
Enter your address in the interactive map below to find the group that is closest to you or scroll down the page for more information.
These alliances are grouped by two general types:
- District-Based: These organizations support a defined territory inside the City of Raleigh. Examples include Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Hillsborough Street Community Service Corp, and Glenwood South Neighborhood Collective.
- City-Wide Support: These organizations cater to businesses across the City of Raleigh. Examples include the Black Dollar, Harmony, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Shop Local Raleigh, etc.
| Organization | Business Info | Small Business | MWBE | Start-up Assistance | Networking Activities | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance | X | X | X | X | ||
| Downtown Raleigh Alliance | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Five Points Business District | X | |||||
| Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative | X | X | X | |||
| Great Raleigh Chamber of Commerce | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau | X | |||||
| Harmony NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce | X | X | X | X | ||
| Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation | X | X | X | |||
| Midtown Raleigh Alliance | X | X | X | X | ||
| North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Prospera | X | X | X | X | ||
| Shop Local Raleigh | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Triangle Artworks | X | X | X | |||
| Village District Merchants' Association | X | X | X |
Citywide Alliances
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
The Raleigh Chamber builds a thriving regional economy, enhances the community’s quality of life, and strengthens member businesses as the Triangle’s largest business membership organization with more than 2,200 firms.
North Carolina Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce is to be the motivating force in educating, advocating, leading, and promoting current and future economic diversity and business and workforce development throughout our entrepreneurship and small business center, educational center, corporate Program, and Professional Program
Harmony: NC LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Harmony: NC LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is where Triangle LGBTQ+ individuals, professional and business communities connect through in-person and virtual events.
Shop Local Raleigh
Shop Local Raleigh is a non profit that promotes and supports locally-owned, independent businesses. They offer training, special events, advertising opportunities and more.
Triangle ArtWorks
Triangle ArtWorks, a 2020 City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant recipient, brings area artists, businesses, and nonprofits together. They host workshops and training for artists, art businesses and nonprofits in topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, accounting, legal issues, as well as networking and other peer support events.
District-Based Alliances
Some business groups serve specific districts and geographic areas within Raleigh. These groups offer services to promote and drive business activity and foot traffic to these corridors.
Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance
The Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance is a non-profit created in partnership between the City of Raleigh, NC State University, property owners, businesses and residents. The Blue Ridge Corridor the 3-mile length of the Blue Ridge Road running North-South from Western Blvd. to Edwards Mill Rd. The corridor encompasses several state properties, medical facilities, neighborhoods, and office/retail parks extending East to I-440 and West to I-40.
Area boundaries: The Blue Ridge Corridor is an area centered around a 3-mile length of the Blue Ridge Road running North-South from Western Blvd. to Edwards Mill Rd. The corridor encompasses several state properties, medical facilities, neighborhoods, and office/retail parks extending East to I-440 and West to I-40.
Village District Merchants’ Association
The Village District Merchants’ Association ensures all customers have the best shopping experience possible. They help guide and advance the growth of Village District sales and the overall marketing, events, and public relations of the center.
Hillsborough Street Community Services Corporation
The Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation (HSCSC) is an independent, not for profit, municipal service district. HSCSC, better known as Live It Up! Hillsborough Street, services and programs include security, beautification, marketing and communications, economic development, special events, planning and advocacy, parking and transportation, research, and arts.
Area boundaries: A 3-mile long corridor that runs on both sides of Hillsborough Street, from St. Mary's School to the I-440 Beltline, including W. Morgan Street and a few side streets. The territory connects to, but does not include, Cameron Village
Downtown Raleigh Alliance
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) programs include program investments include storefront recruitment, business retention, and community engagement. The DRA serves as the administrator of the Downtown Raleigh Municipal Services District (MSD), which is a defined special assessment district in which property owners contribute toward enhanced services.
Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative
Formed in November 2013, the Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative’s (GSNC) goals are to bring residents and merchants together to strengthen the community and to develop models for communication and collaboration around issues affecting the neighborhood.
Person Street Partnership
The Person Street Partnership brings property owners and business owners, stakeholders, residents, and Raleigh City Staff together.
The Person Street Partnership seeks to build momentum on North Person Street by identifying, creating, and advocating for planning and traffic initiatives in and surrounding the business district.
Five Points Business District Association
The Five Points Business District Association is a non-profit merchants association with the purpose of organizing, supporting, encouraging, and motivating about 60 merchants, service providers, food and beverage destination establishments, shops, and commercial businesses.
Area boundaries: A half-mile radius from the historic Five Points intersection of Whitaker Mill Road, Fairview Road, and Glenwood Avenue.
Midtown Raleigh Alliance
The Midtown Raleigh Alliance, promotes the Midtown as a destination for economic development. The Alliance brings together stakeholders and creates a forum for quality of life issues, solutions and advocacy to state and local governments.
The Midtown Raleigh Alliance also provides social and networking opportunities for members.
