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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

  • Apr
    8

    Partner Event: Separating Business and Personal Finances

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 11:00:00 2025-04-08 12:00:00 Partner Event: Separating Business and Personal Finances Hosted by Wake Tech Community College Small Business CenterIn this seminar for entrepreneurs and startup business owners, you’ll learn the whys and how's of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business. Agenda • Why separate personal and business finances? • How to set and refresh business goals • How do I pay myself? • Business structure and organization • How to organize your finances • Financial accounts and tools City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    9

    Partner Event: Welcome to Entrepreneurship

    5:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 17:30:00 2025-04-09 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
  • Apr
    9

    Partner Event: Préstamos para empresas pequeñas

    6:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 18:30:00 2025-04-09 19:30:00 Partner Event: Préstamos para empresas pequeñas Hosted by Wake Technical Community College Este es un evento en persona. En este curso aprenderá por qué las empresas piden préstamos, dónde buscar financiamiento y cómo funciona el proceso de préstamos para lograr un resultado más fácil, inteligente y a menudo más exitoso. También le proporcionaremos valiosos recursos disponibles para ayudarle a usted y a su empresa. Programa Por qué las empresas necesitan fondos Dónde encontrar financiamiento Cómo seleccionar el tipo correcto de financiamiento Qué buscan los prestamistas El proceso de préstamos Cómo crear su perfil de préstamos para empresas Próximos pasos después de una decisión de financiamiento City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    10

    Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1

    5:30 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-10 17:30:00 2025-04-10 19:30:00 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
  • Apr
    15

    Partner Event: April's Tech Tuesday

    1 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 13:00:00 2025-04-15 14:00:00 Partner Event: April's Tech Tuesday Hosted by Shop Local Raleigh These free hour-long webinars are open to all local business professionals and feature a new topic each month presented by a local expert. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    16

    Partner Event: Exploring Career Transition into Business Ownership

    12:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 12:30:00 2025-04-16 14:30:00 Partner Event: Exploring Career Transition into Business Ownership Hosted by SCOREExploring Career Transition into Business Ownership - Choose the right business for you Have you ever wanted to own your own business but don't know where to start? In this webinar you'll learn the important steps you need to take to make critical decisions and choose the right business for you. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    19

    Partner Event: Introduction to Recordkeeping Workshop

    10:30 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 12:00:00 Partner Event: Introduction to Recordkeeping Workshop Hosted by SCORE SCORE 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. Seating is limited —maximum attendees will be 15. Registration closes on 4/16/25. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    21

    Legal Lift for Small Businesses - City Connect Series Event

    9:30 a.m. • Monday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 09:30:00 2025-04-21 16:30:00 Legal Lift for Small Businesses - City Connect Series Event Presented in Partnership with Smith Anderson. Calling all local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! Join us for a FREE event designed to empower and help you navigate common legal concerns that all businesses face every day in Raleigh.  What to Expect:  Info Sessions presented by Smith Anderson include: Getting Started: Company Formation, Tax and Best PracticesThis session will provide a primer on the fundamentals of choosing the appropriate entity for your business and basic tax effects of each. In addition to learning about differences between corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities, you will also receive an introduction to key tax and compliance concepts and certain best practices to keep your business running smoothly. The Numbers: Business Accounting Primer presented in partnership with EisnerAmper 10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Start Up and Small Business Employment Law Landscape: What Always Matters and What Matters More (or Less) in 202511:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.This session will cover employment law issues about which start ups and growing companies must be aware, with a particular focus on employee count thresholds for various employment laws and the implications of hitting those marks. We will also explore key employment documents you should consider using – even if you have not yet triggered the previously discussed employment laws. Finally, we will discuss key considerations for employment versus independent contractor arrangements, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, and wage and hour considerations that apply to all employers, regardless of size. Next-Level Issues: Data, IP Asset Management, and IP Transactions for Businesses 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Money Talks: Funding Your Company and Exit Strategies 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.This session will discuss common ways of funding your business from bootstrapping and bankrolling to loans, non-dilutive grants and outside investments and special considerations -- particularly when trying to navigate federal and state securities regulations. We also discuss common exit strategies and succession planning issues for small businesses.  Panel Luncheon hosted by the City of Raleigh's Small Business Division12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.Hear about the resources that the City of Raleigh has available to you and learn about other entrepreneurial support organizations.  Resource ExhibitorsMeet local non-profits and organizations supporting the small business community and network with peers. Opportunity for Individual Coaching SessionsAttendees are eligible to sign up after the event for limited one-on-one "Ask-an-Expert" coaching sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your business with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed! Legal Disclaimer: Information provided at this event is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship is established.  The City of Raleigh and Smith Anderson may not be held liable for errors or omissions in information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use. City of Raleigh connect.raleigh@raleighnc.gov America/New_York public
  • Apr
    22

    Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1

    12:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 12:30:00 2025-04-22 14:30:00 Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1 Hosted by SCORE Start-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
  • Apr
    29

    Partner Event: Navigating the Legal Landscape: Essentials for Starting your Small Business

    12 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 12:00:00 2025-04-29 14:00:00 Partner Event: Navigating the Legal Landscape: Essentials for Starting your Small Business Hosted by SCORE In this webinar we will cover Legal Entity Formation including types of legal entities and their benefits. We will review the various types of business tax status and the pros and cons of each. We will also cover bookkeeping and accounting basics for a small business and an overview of recommended financial statements. Come prepared with questions as this session will be very interactive. 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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