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Small Business Event Calendar

Events held by local small business partners

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
    23
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-23 14:00:00 2025-04-23 16:30:00 Partner Event: Quarterly Networking Social: Fund Your Business & Personal Goals Hosted by Women's Business Center of North Carolina In collaboration with Institute Capital, Central Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, TRIBOR, and NAHREP, the Women's Business Center of NC presents our Quarterly Networking Social: Fund Your Business and Personal Goals. As entrepreneurs, we often concentrate on securing capital for our start-ups and business growth, but personal dreams, like purchasing a home or achieving other milestones, can sometimes be overlooked. This event will feature a panel of experts who will share insights on how business owners can successfully fund and grow both their businesses and personal aspirations. Join us for an engaging discussion on navigating these dual financial journeys! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    29
    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
  • May
    7
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 08:30:00 2025-05-07 09:30:00 Partner Event: 1st Wednesday Coffee Meetup Hosted by North Raleigh ChamberJoin us for coffee and camaraderie with North Raleigh Chamber members. This monthly event is a great way to engage with other chamber members and learn more about how to get involved in the Chamber while getting to know fellow chamber members and how to partner together to create more business. 6739 Falls of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27615 United States  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    7
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 17:30:00 2025-05-07 19:00:00 Partner Event: Welcome To Entrepreneurship Hosted by SCOREThis 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.Durham County Main Library Room 3214300 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27701  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    8
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 11:00:00 2025-05-08 12:00:00 Partner Event: The Importance of Coachability: MBA Student-Led Business Analysis for Small Business Hosted by Wake Tech Small Business CenterLearn about the Business Consulting Practicum provided by the Campbell University Lundy-Fetterman School of Business MBA program from the director of the program and a recent client of the program! Learn about a FREE confidential in-depth analysis & growth strategy from a team of MBA students. This 8 week program is offered three times year! Limited spots available for small business owners if you are coachable and want to help MBA students refine their consulting capabilities. Register now! 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
  • May
    8
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 17:30:00 2025-05-08 19:00:00 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
  • May
    10

    Partner Event: Taking the Leap

    10 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-10 10:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 Partner Event: Taking the Leap Hosted by SBTDCEmbarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? Our Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission! These cohorts offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and gain invaluable insights. With a focus on interactive learning, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors.  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    13
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 12:00:00 2025-05-13 13:30:00 Partner Event: Cause Marketing – Do Good AND Do Better Hosted by SCORECause Marketing is a partnership with your for-profit and a local non-profit for ‘mutual profit.’ Studies have shown that you can increase your revenue by 19% and 74% of your customers are interested in more promotion with the charities you support.  Cause marketing offers you opportunities for brand differentiation and employee motivation. But ‘doing well by doing good,’ means doing it right, too.  Learn how to create your own game-changer. Cause Marketing for Independent Business. This Catalyst Signature Program is a DIY class designed to maximize your community involvement AND your company results.  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    13
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 18:00:00 2025-05-13 20:00:00 Partner Event: Alternative Funding Options and How to Be Ready for Them Hosted by Wake Tech Small Business CenterEntrepreneurs, don't miss out on vital funding opportunities! Learn about old and new alternative financing and gain the essential knowledge to make your business 'funding-ready' in this comprehensive 2-hour webinar. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC), you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. If you do not see the confirmation message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform. 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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