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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

  • Mar
    5

    Partner Event: 1st Wednesday Coffee Meetup

    8:30 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-05 08:30:00 2025-03-05 09:30:00 Partner Event: 1st Wednesday Coffee Meetup Hosted by North Raleigh Chamber of CommerceJoin 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. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    5

    Partner Event: Navigating Small Business Certifications

    11:30 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-05 11:30:00 2025-03-05 13:00:00 Partner Event: Navigating Small Business Certifications Hosted by SBTDC North Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents Q1 2025 GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. Discover the advantages of small business certifications and how they can enhance your contracting opportunities. This session provides an overview of different certifications, their benefits, and the application process, complemented by a Q&A session to help clarify any doubts. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    8

    Partner Event: Doing Business with NCDOT for the Small Business Owner

    10 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-08 10:00:00 2025-03-08 12:00:00 Partner Event: Doing Business with NCDOT for the Small Business Owner Hosted by Wake Tech Entrepreneurship and Small Business CenterThe N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Highways, in partnership with the department’s Office of Civil Rights and Wake Tech Small Business Center is hosting an outreach workshop on 9/14/2024 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) — whether a small, woman-owned or minority-owned business, NCDOT wants to work with you! In this session, you will learn how to secure contract opportunities with NCDOT. NCDOT's Division of Highways advertises and awards numerous contracts each year for all sorts of transportation work. Each project is an opportunity for NCDOT to encourage DBE participation and provide equitable and balanced access for these businesses to compete on contracts. NCDOT has multiple contract opportunities statewide, including: • Construction • Maintenance • Emergency work • Mowing • Traffic control • Tree service • Cleaning service • Litter pickup Speaker(s): NCDOT Division Planning Engineer City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    10

    Partner Event: Business After Hours

    5:30 p.m. • Monday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 17:30:00 2025-03-10 19:30:00 Partner Event: Business After Hours Hosted by Raleigh ChamberThis event is open to Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members only. Meet New Connections and Network at Business After Hours The premier networking event for local professionals, Business After Hours offers hosts the chance to bring potential customers and vendors on site for a first-hand look at their company. Attendees make new business connections in an informal atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other Chamber members while you learn more about a local business. RSVP by March 3. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    11

    Partner Event: Orientación sobre su negocio y Prospera

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-11 18:00:00 2025-03-11 19:30:00 Partner Event: Orientación sobre su negocio y Prospera Hosted by ProsperaObtenga información sobre cómo desarrollar su negocio de forma correcta y exitosa. Temas incluyen: • Licencias• Requisitos del estado• Opciones de financiamiento• Cómo Prospera le puede proveer asistencia para comenzar o expandir su negocio. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    12

    Partner Event: ​Leadership Raleigh Info Session

    3 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 15:00:00 2025-03-12 16:30:00 Partner Event: ​Leadership Raleigh Info Session Hosted by Raleigh ChamberThis event is open to Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members only. Meet New Connections and Network at Business After Hours The premier networking event for local professionals, Business After Hours offers hosts the chance to bring potential customers and vendors on site for a first-hand look at their company. Attendees make new business connections in an informal atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other Chamber members while you learn more about a local business. RSVP by March 3. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    18

    Partner Event: Crafting an Effective Capability Statement

    11:30 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 11:30:00 2025-03-18 13:00:00 Partner Event: Crafting an Effective Capability Statement Event Hosted by SBTDCNorth Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents Q1 2025 GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. Learn how to draft a compelling capability statement that effectively communicates your business’s strengths to government agencies. This concise workshop will cover the key components of a capability statement, followed by a Q&A to assist with any specific queries you might have. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    19

    Partner Event: Backup & Disaster Recovery

    12 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-19 12:00:00 2025-03-19 13:00:00 Partner Event: Backup & Disaster Recovery Virtual Event Hosted by Women's Business CenterData loss, whether from accidental deletion, hardware failure, or cyberattacks, can bring businesses to a standstill. This webinar will equip business leaders with the knowledge and tools to create resilient backup. This webinar will guide business leaders through the essentials of creating robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard operations. Learn how to minimize downtime, protect critical information, and ensure business continuity by leveraging the latest recovery tools and practices. What You Will Learn Discover strategies to safeguard your business from disruptions with effective backup and recovery plans. Gain insight into real-time data syncing and server-specific solutions for rapid recovery. Learn the best actionable practices to build a resilient disaster recovery strategy. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    25

    Partner Event: ​Women's Leadership Conference

    8 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-25 08:00:00 2025-03-25 14:00:00 Partner Event: ​Women's Leadership Conference Hosted by Raleigh ChamberThis year's Women's Leadership Conference, focused on Champions of Change, invites you to become an agent of transformation within your own life, your organization, and your community. Experience a day filled with inspirational stories and strategies from pioneering women in various fields, empowering you to drive progress and realize your full potential in any environment. Join over 1,000 professionals at the Raleigh Convention Center for a day of substantial personal and professional growth. We encourage early registration, as this popular event often reaches full capacityWhy Attend? Expand Your Influence. Develop Your Skills. Experience Impactful Networking. Get Inspired. See What's in Store: Explore Our Full Lineup of Speakers and Sessions! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    26

    Partner Event: Women in Construction Luncheon

    10 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-03-26 10:00:00 2025-03-26 14:00:00 Partner Event: Women in Construction Luncheon Hosted by The HCACJoin us for a special luncheon celebrating Women in Construction Week! Let’s gather for an inspiring half-day of networking, building connections, and engaging in meaningful discussions. Be part of a supportive community, gain valuable insights from a dynamic panel of women in the field, and be inspired by empowering leadership talks. Your presence will make this event extraordinary. Let’s celebrate and empower women shaping the future of construction! 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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