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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

  • Partner Event: First Friday

    5 PM • Friday
    400 Fayetteville Street
    Add to Calendar 2024-07-05 17:00:00 2024-07-05 21:00:00 Partner Event: First Friday Hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city's creative community. Thousands venture downtown to visit art galleries & studios open late to host exhibits, artist talks, and creative activities. Retailers and restaurants also get in on the fun with live music, vendor markets, specials/discounts, and more. There's something for everyone each First Friday. 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 18:00:00 2024-07-10 20:00:00 Partner Event: Harmony Networking Mixer Hosted by Harmony NC LGBT Chamber We're pleased to invite you to our June Business Networking Mixer at Corpse Reviver Bar and Lounge!  Registration is free and open to members and non-members. In addition to one complimentary drink ticket per attendee, courtesy of MyEyeDr., additional beverages and small bites will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 13:00:00 2024-07-16 14:30:00 Partner Event: Tech Tuesday - Seminar/Workshop Hosted by Shop Local Raleigh Join us for July’s Tech Tuesday! Tech Tuesday is a FREE monthly business seminar where we invite local experts to present on a variety of topics to help local business owners succeed. Stay tuned for July’s Topic! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Partner Event: Cómo iniciar su negocio correctamente

    5:30 PM • Tuesday
    2615 Fitzgerald Dr
    Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 17:30:00 2024-07-16 18:30:00 Partner Event: Cómo iniciar su negocio correctamente Hosted by Prospera. Prospera es una organización sin fines de lucro, de desarrollo económico, especializada en brindar asistencia bilingüe a empresarios hispanos que intentan establecer o ampliar sus negocios. Ofrecemos una variedad de servicios especialmente diseñados para propietarios de pequeñas empresas hispanas, para capacitarlos a través de capacitación, consultoría, subvenciones y acceso a capital. 2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604 City of Raleigh Beatriz Aguayo‑MorenoSmall Business Specialistb.aguayom@prosperausa.org980-729-8273 America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-21 00:00:00 2024-07-21 23:59:59 City of Raleigh Facade Rehabilitation Grant Applications Close The City of Raleigh's Facade Rehabilitation Grant program encourages growth and development by assisting property owners who want to activate their vacant or underutilized commercial building space in Raleigh to create new business use or new jobs. The program makes it possible for property owners and businesses to refurbish the exterior of existing buildings with a matching reimbursement up to $10,000. City of Raleigh Jocelyn SanchezSmall Business and Workforce Development Analystjocelyn.sanchez@raleighnc.gov919-996-3137 America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-21 00:00:00 2024-07-21 23:59:59 City of Raleigh Building Up-fit Grant Applications Close The City of Raleigh's Building Up-fit Grant encourages growth and development by assisting property owners who want to activate their vacant or underutilized commercial building space in Raleigh to create new business use or new jobs.  City of Raleigh Carl Brooks IISmall Business Support AnalystCarl.BrooksII@raleighnc.gov919-996-6959   America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-24 17:30:00 2024-07-24 18:30:00 Partner Event: Camino al éxito: Diseñe y ejecute un plan de negocios exitoso Hosted by Prospera. Prospera es una organización sin fines de lucro, de desarrollo económico, especializada en brindar asistencia bilingüe a empresarios hispanos que intentan establecer o ampliar sus negocios. Ofrecemos una variedad de servicios especialmente diseñados para propietarios de pequeñas empresas hispanas, para capacitarlos a través de capacitación, consultoría, subvenciones y acceso a capital. John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Blvd Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh Beatriz Aguayo‑MorenoSmall Business Specialistb.aguayom@prosperausa.org980-729-8273 America/New_York public
  • Partner Event: 4th Friday Connections - Crazy Axe

    9:30 AM • Friday
    620 W South Street
    Add to Calendar 2024-07-26 09:30:00 2024-07-26 10:30:00 Partner Event: 4th Friday Connections - Crazy Axe Hosted by Shop Local Raleigh Join us in supporting a local business during this monthly meetup and networking event. Each month we will travel to a different host location giving attendees the opportunity to check out a variety of unique businesses that call Wake County home. 620 W South Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Partner Event: Business After Hours

    5 PM • Wednesday
    5200 Greens Dairy Road
    Add to Calendar 2024-07-31 17:00:00 2024-07-31 19:00:00 Partner Event: Business After Hours Hosted by North Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Join us for a relaxed, social atmosphere that allows you the opportunity to meet top business leaders, mingle, and network with your peers to forge powerful partnerships for yourself and your company. Delicious appetizers and cool cocktails don't hurt either! 5200 Greens Dairy Road, Raleigh, NC 27616 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Add to Calendar 2024-07-31 17:00:00 2024-07-31 21:00:00 Partner Event: Live After Five Hosted by DRA Join your fellow music fans on Fayetteville Street – North Carolina’s main street – for four electrifying evenings that will showcasing the diverse talents and empowering voices shaping the industry. Live After 5 is a Sip n' Stroll friendly block party style event with live music, vendors, food trucks, wine and beer for purchase, exclusive offerings from local businesses, and more. 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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