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Small Business Event Calendar

Events held by local small business partners

Updated: Jun 26, 2024

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

  • Jul
    21

    Partner Event: ​Business After Hours

    4:30 p.m. • Monday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-21 16:30:00 2025-07-21 18:30:00 Partner Event: ​Business After Hours Hosted by Greater Raleigh Chamber of CommerceThis event is open to Greater Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members only. Meet New Connections and Network at Business After Hours The premier networking event for local professionals, Business After Hours offers hosts the chance to bring potential customers and vendors on site for a first-hand look at their company. Attendees make new business connections in an informal atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other Chamber members while you learn more about a local business. RSVP by July 14. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    22

    Partner Event: Essential Cybersecurity Training: Protecting Your Business

    10 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 10:00:00 2025-07-22 12:00:00 Partner Event: Essential Cybersecurity Training: Protecting Your Business Hosted by Wake Tech Community College Small Business CenterThe Carolina Cyber Center and Wake Tech students will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs an introduction to the basic of cybersecurity for laypeople and provide tips and ideas that will help protect your business. After the one-hour presentation, there is an opportunity for individual businesses to have a FREE, no-obligation rapid-fire cyber risk assessment.  Speaker(s):Co-Sponsor(s):  Carolina Cyber NetworkFee: No Cost Wake Technical Community CollegeRTP CampusAuditorium, Building 110908 Chapel Hill RoadMorrisville, North Carolina 27560 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    22

    Partner Event: 21 Ways to Fund A Nonprofit

    12 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 12:00:00 2025-07-22 14:00:00 Partner Event: 21 Ways to Fund A Nonprofit Hosted by SCOREWhere's the money?! This class demonstrates 21 no-nonsense models that are being used to fund nonprofits every day! Primary Description: Nonprofits generally need every possible dollar they can get to further their mission. Yet, the matter of “where” to find these dollars has eluded many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the sector. This workshop was written to help small nonprofit leaders who have not reached their funding goals identify multiple sources for generated revenue to further their charitable mission. This workshop is intended for U.S. Nonprofit 501c3 Organizations; however, the content is very universal and can be applied to most public charities anywhere in the world. What you’ll learn: • 21 methods for funding a nonprofit. • Considerations when selecting a method of funding. • Multiple ways that corporations give to charitable programs. • The difference between equity, debt, and donation-based crowdfunding. • How to identify less obvious state funding opportunities. • How federal matches and cost reimbursement impacts the small nonprofit. • The difference between membership and mandatory fees. • How fiscal sponsors can help nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals further a charitable mission. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    23

    Partner Event: ​Introduction to the Greater Raleigh Chamber - A Prospective Member Event

    8:30 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 08:30:00 2025-07-23 10:00:00 Partner Event: ​Introduction to the Greater Raleigh Chamber - A Prospective Member Event Hosted by Greater Raleigh Chamber of CommerceFor Prospective Members OnlyRegistration | 8:30 - 9 a.m.Program | 9 - 10 a.m. Learn What the Greater Raleigh Chamber is All About We invite you to discover the role the Greater Raleigh Chamber plays in our community and how you can be part of the action as a Greater Raleigh Chamber member. Our President and CEO, Adrienne Cole, would enjoy the chance to talk to you about what it means to be a part of today’s Chamber. The Greater Raleigh Chamber works to sustain and further develop a thriving economy and to enhance our community's quality of life. As the Triangle’s largest business membership organization with more than 1,800 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County, we support the interests of the local business community. From large corporations to local startups, innovation is in Raleigh’s DNA. In the world of economic development, this area has become a model for the country. We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities we offer. See for yourself why the Raleigh area is consistently named one of the best places to work and live in America. The Greater Raleigh Chamber membership comes with tangible benefits. As a Chamber member, you will: Increase visibility for your business and gain access to over 140 curated events and a variety of impactful programs and initiatives to help your business grow.Invest in the long term livability of our region to help attract and retain a skilled, robust workforce to power your industry.Build valuable relationships with the largest network of business and civic leaders in the region.Join your industry peers to lead in shaping our region and strengthening our communities.Please join us at this prospect-only event to learn more about what we do and get answers to your questions. *Employees of member firms who are interested in learning more about the Chamber should register for our next New Member Orientation.  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    23

    Partner Event: Sales and Use Tax Basics

    6 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 18:00:00 2025-07-23 20:00:00 Partner Event: Sales and Use Tax Basics Hosted by Small Business AdministrationSales and Use Tax Basics - This webinar will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR.  Participants will receive instructions on how to prepare a sales and use tax return in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register for an account in order to remit sales and use tax.  Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this webinar. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    24

    Partner Event: Copyright and Trademark Protection for Small Business

    12 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 12:00:00 2025-07-24 13:00:00 Partner Event: Copyright and Trademark Protection for Small Business Hosted by Wake Tech Community College Small Business CenterFrom the onset of the creation of a business name, it is important from the trademark perspective to determine whether that name is viable. The name may be already in use or it may be too descriptive; it may also be weak and therefore difficult to protect. This presentation will help you understand the risks of not undertaking a proper trademark clearance and the benefits it will derive from trademark and copyright registration. This webinar will focus on: What can be trademarked How to determine if your trademark is available for use The trademark process What can be protected by Copyright Law The copyright process A comparison of copyrights and trademarks 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. Speaker(s): Rhyan BreenCo-Sponsor(s):  Fee: No Cost City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    24

    Partner Event: Online Sellers Engaged in Business (NC Dept of Revenue Class)

    6 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 18:00:00 2025-07-24 20:00:00 Partner Event: Online Sellers Engaged in Business (NC Dept of Revenue Class) Hosted by Veterans Business Outreach CenterOnline Seller - This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the seminar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu.   City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    29

    Partner Event: Perspectives 2025: Strategies for Workplace Success

    8 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 08:00:00 2025-07-29 15:45:00 Partner Event: Perspectives 2025: Strategies for Workplace Success Hosted by Greater Raleigh Chamber of CommerceEmployers across the Triangle region want to attract and retain top talent, create and maintain healthy workplaces, and foster innovation and creativity.  Teams with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help companies achieve these goals. Perspectives 2025 will provide strategies to expand markets, increase innovation and creativity, and build productive teams, all with the goal of enhancing profitability. This conference will also provide tools to support a welcoming culture, employment and human resources (HR) practices, and top talent attraction and retention. Breakout topics include: Workplace WellnessCreating and Maintaining PartnershipsAssessing and Mitigating RiskAttendees will also participate in a Key Learning Moment from Al Vivian. For over 30 years, Al Vivian has been a trusted consultant and trainer, helping Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and organizations worldwide navigate cross-cultural leadership. Register today and take a look at our agenda below. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    29

    Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1

    12:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 12:30:00 2025-07-29 14:30:00 Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1 Hosted by SCOREStart-up Basics: This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. In this session, you learn about: the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jul
    29

    Partner Event: Withholding Tax Basics Webinar (NC Dept of Revenue)

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 18:00:00 2025-07-29 20:00:00 Partner Event: Withholding Tax Basics Webinar (NC Dept of Revenue) Hosted by Veterans Business Outreach CenterWithholding Tax Basics– This webinar will help participants better understand their withholding tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to file and when to file a withholding tax return in addition to learning about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account in order to remit withholding tax, and when State withholding is required for employees and other types of compensation. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu. 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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