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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

  • Jan
    29

    Partner Event: Multiple Streams, Real Results: Income Expansion for Entrepreneurs

    6 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 18:00:00 2026-01-29 20:00:00 Partner Event: Multiple Streams, Real Results: Income Expansion for Entrepreneurs Hosted by Wake TechOne stream of income isn’t enough in today’s economy. This workshop shows entrepreneurs how to add complementary revenue streams to their business—whether through digital products, services, or creative add-ons—without burning out. This webinar will be presented via Zoom platform. Please be sure you are 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
  • Feb
    4

    Partner Event: Welcome To Entrepreneurship

    5:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 17:30:00 2026-02-04 19:30:00 Partner Event: Welcome To Entrepreneurship Hosted by SCORE This class is a must for anyone that is thinking about starting a business or has recently launched a business and has questions that need to be answered. We encourage you to bring with you any questions you might have. The class will be presented by Mr. Fred Lorber, a certified SCORE mentor and class instructor. Mr. Lorber is a seasoned entrepreneur, business development expert, and accomplished speaker with over three decades of experience in sales, strategic planning, and customer relationship management. Lorber’s areas of expertise include new business development, strategic planning, B2B sales, and negotiation, all honed through a diverse career that spans industries such as e-commerce, website development, hospitality, and retail. Mr. Lorber has consistently delivered results, including growing businesses from start-up to profitability, improving customer engagement metrics, and training teams to achieve operational excellence. During this two hour in-person session you will learn about: Personal characteristics of an Entrepreneur Legal entities—LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship Federal ID Number Business Feasibility Analysis Capital—Equity vs. Debt Basic Bookkeeping Made Easy Business Modeling Insurance Taxes—Filing requirements for Federal and State Lastly, you will be introduced to SCORE and the invaluable work that their Mentors provide to new start-ups. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    12

    Partner Event: Digital Sales and Selling for Artists

    6 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 18:00:00 2026-02-12 20:30:00 Partner Event: Digital Sales and Selling for Artists Hosted by Triangle ArtWorksHave you ever wanted to sell reproductions of your work online? Ryan Fox, artist and photographer, returns with new and expanded content to share expert tips for growing your art sales beyond in-person markets and events.  This workshop is for artists who want to sell originals and reproductions in online marketplaces, print on demand sites and stock image companies.   Discussions will include:  The pros and cons of various print-on-demand companies and what to look for when choosing one How to compare online marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon Handmade, and others How to properly describe and apply keywords to your images so your artwork will be found by interested buyers. How to funnel traffic to your online shops using social media This class is part of our series: Momentum 2026: Start the New Year Right! In this workshop, Ryan shares his methods via  presentation and discussions with participants.  Participant engagement and shared experiences help to drive the class discussions.  For these reasons, recordings of this event will not be available.   This class is for photographers and artists alike.  Please note that the class does not cover the details of how to digitize your artwork, but will cover the details of how to sell your work once it is digitized.   EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH JAN 22, $48 GENERAL PRICING JAN 23 -  FEB 11, $58  DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING $68 This virtual class meets on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00-8:30pm. (The class may end before 8:30pm; the instructor prefers to allow time for more Q&A, as needed.)  The class meets on Zoom and you will receive login information upon registration. You will receive a class handout via email prior to the class date. Please print the handout and be prepared to use it during the class.  THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE RECORDED. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    14

    Partner Event: Pricing Your Product or Service

    10:30 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-14 10:30:00 2026-02-14 12:00:00 Partner Event: Pricing Your Product or Service Hosted by SCORE Setting the right price for your products or services can make or break your business. In this interactive workshop, small business owners and entrepreneurs will learn how to calculate costs, research the competition, and apply pricing models. We’ll cover the fundamentals of identifying direct and indirect costs, separating fixed and variable expenses, and ensuring your prices cover costs while delivering value to customers. We’ll also review common pricing strategies—such as cost-plus, value-based, and competitive pricing—and discuss when each approach works best. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear process for setting sustainable, profitable prices that support your business goals and keep you competitive in your market. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    18

    Partner Event: Schedule C for Artists

    6 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 18:00:00 2026-02-18 20:00:00 Partner Event: Schedule C for Artists Hosted by Triangle ArtWorksAre you getting your 2025 taxes in order? Have questions about what you can write off or deduct? Back by popular demand, artist and tax preparer Janet Ecklebarger returns during this tax season, to answer  questions about the IRS Schedule C, the tax form that you need to understand as you prepare your taxes for 2025 During this workshop, Janet will guide us through the process of identifying and accounting for the many diverse income streams (from contract day jobs to grants, awards, and sales) and business-related expenses that comprise the livelihoods of many arts practitioners. Tax legislation is always changing  and Janet will address how those changes will affect the various situations for artists and other self-employed individuals. A practicing artist herself, Janet has keen insights into the complexity inherent in filing taxes for creative careersHer experience working with clients for over 20 years has also contributed to her knowledge of record-keeping strategies that can be implemented throughout the year to help you streamline the process. In addition to sharing her insights on tax-filing best practices for artists, curators, and creative producers, Janet will also be able to address questions pertinent to individualized circumstances. This class is part of our series: Momentum 2026: Start the New Year Right! EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH JAN 28, $28 GENERAL PRICING JAN 28 -  FEB 17, $38  DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING $48 This virtual class meets on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm.   The class meets on Zoom and you will receive login information upon registration. You will receive a class handout via email prior to the class date. Please print the handout and be prepared to use it during the class.  Please note:  This workshop will be recorded.  The recording will be made available to participants for limited access following the workshop. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    24

    Partner Event: Pricing for Profit

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-02-24 18:00:00 2026-02-24 20:00:00 Partner Event: Pricing for Profit Hosted by Triangle ArtWorks  Are you interested in learning more about how to price your artwork? Are you selling your work but unsure why you are not earning what you expect? Join Tiffany Coley and Cynthia Deis for this virtual workshop where you’ll learn how to abandon the idea of the starving artist and make a profit with your artwork. This class will cover the details of a profit-driven pricing strategy for artists. You’ll discuss pricing for your artwork or art services, wholesale vs. retail pricing, how to identify productive hours and how to approach pricing to achieve a desired income level from your work. The class will work through pricing using a business case study and the details of pricing You will leave with a method to price your work, including a downloadable file that can be used when pricing your own work. EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH February 3, 2026, $35 GENERAL PRICING THROUGH available Feb. 4-24, 2026, $45 DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING available Feb. 24, 2026 $50 This virtual class meets on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 6-8pm. The class meets on Zoom and you will receive login information after registration. You will receive class handouts via email in the week before class, please print the handouts out and be prepared to work on them during the class. 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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