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Small Business Event Calendar

Events held by local small business partners

Updated: Aug 27, 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

  • Oct
    14

    Partner Event: Budget Smart: Startup Costs & Break-Even Analysis Webinar

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 18:00:00 2025-10-14 20:00:00 Partner Event: Budget Smart: Startup Costs & Break-Even Analysis Webinar Hosted by NC Veterans Business Outreach Center  Before you launch, it’s important to understand how much it will take to get started and when your business will cover its expenses. This class walks you through identifying startup costs, estimating operating expenses, and calculating your break-even point. You’ll leave with clarity on the numbers behind your idea so you can plan with confidence. 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. Instructions:  Registration is required. This class will not be recorded. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    14

    Partner Event: Food Truck Startup: AMA with Owner

    6:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 20:30:00 Partner Event: Food Truck Startup: AMA with Owner Hosted by Wake TechThis interactive seminar provides aspiring food truck entrepreneurs with invaluable insights and practical advice directly from someone who's been in the driver's seat. Join Shalon Maxile of Bundts by Brenee, a new food truck owner, for an open "Ask Me Anything" session. Get your burning questions answered on everything from pricing for success and securing permits to marketing your mobile kitchen and navigating the daily grind. This is your chance to learn the real-world realities, challenges, and triumphs of running a successful food truck business from someone who has been there. Come prepared to ask anything and leave with actionable steps to turn your food truck dreams into a delicious reality. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    15

    Partner Event: Regional Economic Impact: A National Chamber Day event

    2 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 16:00:00 Partner Event: Regional Economic Impact: A National Chamber Day event Hosted by Wake TechJoin us on Wednesday, October 15th – National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day – for a powerful webinar where over a dozen chambers from across our diverse region come together to share insights, strategies, and opportunities for local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. This isn't just about celebrating chambers; it's about you. Learn directly from the leaders of organizations dedicated to fostering economic growth in your community. Discover the vital initiatives shaping our regional economy, how to leverage chamber resources, and what's next for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a startup founder, a small business owner, or simply interested in the economic health of our region, this event will provide invaluable perspectives and actionable takeaways. 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
  • Oct
    15

    COR Event: Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit

    4:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 16:30:00 2025-10-15 19:00:00 COR Event: Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit Join the City of Raleigh for the Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit, an annual event celebrating and supporting the City’s small business community. The 2025 theme, Pathways to Prosperity, highlights innovation, resilience, and economic contributions of local businesses across sectors such as goods, services, and construction.  Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15Time: 4:30-7 p.m.Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel1030 Richardson DrRaleigh, NC 27603 Register on Eventbrite! Attendees will gain valuable insights into business development resources and opportunities through:  a dynamic panel of local entrepreneurs who are shaping North Carolina’s economic future business showcases networking with the business community meeting representatives from the City of Raleigh and partner organizations: Wake County Public School, Wake County Government, NC DBE and HUB Offices, North Carolina State University, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Capital Area Workforce Development, National Institute, Wake Tech Small Business Center, Prospera, Local Chamber of Commerce and more City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    16

    Partner Event: Franchise Ownership Workshop

    12 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 12:00:00 2025-10-16 14:00:00 Partner Event: Franchise Ownership Workshop Hosted by SCOREConsidering business ownership now or in the future? Ready to leave your job and control your future? Want to start a business while keeping your job? This virtual "No Cost" event is for anyone that wants to: Create their own corporate ladder Enjoy career independence Build equity in their own business Start a business while employed Learn about franchises expanding here Learn about business financing options City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    16

    Partner Event: Security Fundamentals with Marit Digital

    1 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 13:00:00 2025-10-16 14:00:00 Partner Event: Security Fundamentals with Marit Digital Hosted by The Wright VillageIf you’re uncertain about protecting your company, your team, or yourself, join Marit Digital to dig into the fundamentals and talk strategies for safe computing. We’ll discuss common threats to email and websites, best practices for securely sharing, and security and privacy for emerging tech. We’ll also be sure to save time at the end for Q&A about the threats that keep you up at night. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    16

    Partner Event: Get Noticed: Marketing and Branding Basics Webinar

    6 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 20:30:00 Partner Event: Get Noticed: Marketing and Branding Basics Webinar Hosted by SBAMarketing helps people notice your business and understand what you offer, while branding helps them remember you. Learn why marketing matters, how to identify the best ways to reach your audience, and simple steps to start building your brand. You’ll leave with practical ideas to begin promoting your business right away. 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
  • Oct
    16

    Partner Event: Financials that Speak Bank

    7 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 19:00:00 2025-10-16 20:00:00 Partner Event: Financials that Speak Bank Hosted by SBTDCYour financial statements tell the story of your business — but are you speaking the same language as your bank or potential investors? Understanding how to read and use your Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement is essential to managing your business effectively and accessing capital. This session will break down these key reports into simple terms and show you how to use them as powerful tools for decision-making and growth. Includes a moderated Q&A period. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Oct
    18

    Partner Event: Simple Recordkeeping

    10:30 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 10:30:00 2025-10-18 12:00:00 Partner Event: Simple Recordkeeping Hosted by SCORESCORE Chapel Hill Durham is excited to introduce a workshop for new entrepreneurs or anyone else in need of learning simple record keeping. This course is a hands-on lecture/lab that teaches business owners how to track their cash disbursements and receipts in a simple manner to keep track of profitability on a consistent basis. The workshop requires each student to bring their own laptop computer to the classroom, and have Microsoft Excel loaded onto the computer and functioning properly. A basic understanding of how to use Excel and enter information into a spreadsheet is required to attend. The workshop will be taught by Ms.Camille Blommer, a certified instructor for SCORE, and CPA who holds a Masters in Accountancy.. Ms. Blommer will email you the two MS Excel templates/schedules that you will need to have for the class. Students must register via the SCORE link provided at least two days before the class to enable Ms. Blommer time to send you the two schedules and have time to download onto your own laptop computer. There is no fee for 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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