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Small Business Event Calendar

Events held by local small business partners

Updated: Dec 11, 2025

The City of Raleigh enjoys an ecosystem of support organizations that focus on the success of small business owners. This calendar highlights small business-related events offered by these partners in the City of Raleigh. Event types include:

  • Training & resources
  • Public affairs, annual meetings & expos
  • Grant & funding application dates
  • Vendor or foot traffic opportunities
  • Networking events

  • Mar
    19

    Sertoma Arts Center CMAR Information and Outreach Meeting

    3 p.m. • Thursday
    Sertoma Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-19 15:00:00 2026-03-19 17:00:00 Sertoma Arts Center CMAR Information and Outreach Meeting Sertoma Arts Center 1400 W Milbrook Rd Raleigh, NC 27612 City of Raleigh Business Engagement and Opportuntites Programbeop@raleighnc.gov America/New_York public
  • Mar
    24

    Partner Event: Meaningful Networking with Noa Ronen

    8:30 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-24 08:30:00 2026-03-24 10:30:00 Partner Event: Meaningful Networking with Noa Ronen Hosted by Raleigh FoundedA new morning series for Triangle entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and grow through interactive talks, networking, and practical insights. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    25

    Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art

    6:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 18:30:00 2026-03-25 20:30:00 Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art Hosted by Wake TechFor many of us, our art and our identity are inseparable. That’s not a business hurdle—it’s a competitive advantage. Join Chris Vitiello (The Poetry Fox) for an interactive session on how to think "entrepreneurially" without losing your soul. We’ll discuss how to transition from a side gig to a main gig by leveraging your unique creative voice as your greatest business asset. Learn to navigate the "business side" in a way that feels as authentic as the work you create. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    7

    Partner Event: Never Too Late: Starting a Business at 50+

    6:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:30:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 Partner Event: Never Too Late: Starting a Business at 50+ Hosted by Wake Tech Unleash your entrepreneurial dreams! Our seminar, Never Too Late: Starting a Small Business at 50+, is designed specifically for those ready to write their next chapter. Learn how to turn your lifetime of experience into a fulfilling and profitable business venture. If you’ve always thought of starting a small business or believe a side hustle could bring in some income now is the time! Never Too Late: Starting a Small Business at 50+ will guide you through the essential steps, empowering you with the confidence to succeed. Register today and embark on an exciting new journey! The presenter is Mike Collins, president of The Perfect Workday Company and author of The Best Small Business to Start Right Now!. Collins has written 8 books and has dozens of articles in national, regional, and local business magazines. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    8

    Partner Event: Human Factors in GovCon

    10 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 10:00:00 2026-04-08 11:30:00 Partner Event: Human Factors in GovCon Hosted by Wake Tech The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer - and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys, how to register, what certifications mean, how to define your company’s capabilities, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. Whether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business, this series gives you practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. Note: These sessions are focused on federal contracting - how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: Human Factors in GovCon Session 8 – The Human Factors in Government Contracting Plan for the people side of doing business with the government. Whether you’re a one-person shop or a small team, government contracting takes time, roles, and discipline. This session covers how to assign responsibilities, manage workload, avoid burnout, and make smart decisions about when to outsource or bring in help. Reena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. This webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you've never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    10

    Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants

    10:30 a.m. • Friday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-10 10:30:00 2026-04-10 12:00:00 Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants Hosted by Wake Tech There are government grants to assist businesses but rarely any to start. Learn where real opportunities exist to earn money to expand and sometimes start a business. Get the truth about grants and money for small business. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    23

    Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

    9 a.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 09:00:00 2026-04-23 10:00:00 Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Hosted by Wake Tech There are government grants to assist businesses but rarely any to start. Learn where real opportunities exist to earn money to expand and sometimes start a business. Get the truth about grants and money for small business. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public

Contact

 

Jocelyn Sanchez
Small Business and Workforce Development Analyst
jocelyn.sanchez@raleighnc.gov
984-220-2958

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