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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

  • Jan
    22

    Partner Event: Cyber Security Fundamentals

    12 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 12:00:00 2025-01-22 13:00:00 Partner Event: Cyber Security Fundamentals Hosted by Women's Business Center  What You’ll Learn: How to protect your business from the most common cyber threats.Best practices for implementing cost-effective and scalable cybersecurity measures.Ways to align your cybersecurity strategy with industry regulations and compliance requirements.Join us to equip your business with the tools to thrive in a secure, scalable, and efficient IT environment! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jan
    23

    Partner Event: Export Education International Banking

    10 a.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 10:00:00 2025-01-23 12:00:00 Partner Event: Export Education International Banking Hosted by EDPNCJoin us for an Export Education webinar on International Banking on Thursday, January 23, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Program Overview: Congratulations on securing the international sale! But how will you ensure payment? Pre-payment is great if you can get it, but it might make you less competitive. Are you familiar with all your payment options—Letters of Credit (L/C), Cash Against Documents, Open Account, and Prepayment? Why let your customer dictate the terms? When it comes to getting paid, will they always prioritize your interests? This program will help you understand when and how to use a Letter of Credit to your advantage. By the end, you’ll know what a Letter of Credit is and whether it’s right for managing your risk and exposure. You’ll also learn specific strategies and tools to use when negotiating with international clients, including how to strategically integrate Incoterms. Topics Covered:Types of L/C: Understand confirmed, irrevocable, standby, and back-to-back L/Cs. L/C Presentation: Explore your options with time, sight, and draft presentations. L/C Negotiation: Learn the roles of issuing, advising, confirming, and negotiating banks. L/C Documentation: Know who is responsible for creating accurate proforma invoices, insurance, and inspection certificates, as well as understand the bank’s role with these documents. Common L/C Discrepancies: Avoid issues like expiry dates, import licenses, certificates of origin, and payable-at-sight terms with US banks. Key Terms and Parties: Get clear definitions for applicant, beneficiary, T/T, documentary collection, and more. L/C Negotiation Strategies: Use specific strategies and templates for negotiating Letters of Credit. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jan
    23

    Partner Event: Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes

    12 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 12:00:00 2025-01-23 14:00:00 Partner Event: Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes Hosted by SBTDC Schedule C and other small business taxes Qualified Business Income (Section 199A) Deduction Completing Schedule C Part 1 Gross Receipts and Returns & Allowances Cost of goods sold Gross Profit and Gross Income Bartering Completing Schedule C Part II, Expenses Car and Truck Expense Depreciation Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 - Changes to Expensing and Depreciation Legal and Professional Services and Office Expenses Supplies Travel, Meals, and Entertainment Net Profit or Loss Possible Deductions on Form 1040 Deducting Start-up Costs Self-Employment and Estimated City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jan
    25

    Partner Event: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Success in 2025

    9 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 09:00:00 2025-01-25 10:30:00 Partner Event: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Success in 2025 Hosted by Wake Tech Entrepreneurship and Small Business CenterKickstart Your Entrepreneurial Success in 2025, a dynamic virtual workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs with the strategies, tools, and mindset to thrive in the coming year. In this interactive session, you’ll set clear growth goals, learn to leverage high-impact 90-day action plans, and discover powerful networking techniques to fuel your business's success. From refining your strategic vision to building resilience and accountability, this workshop offers actionable steps to turn your 2025 business ambitions into reality. Start your year with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to success! 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. Speaker(s): Tisha Baker Lowe Co-Sponsor(s):  Western Wake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jan
    28

    Partner Event: Networking Connections for Small Business Success

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 11:00:00 2025-01-28 12:00:00 Partner Event: Networking Connections for Small Business Success Hosted by Wake Tech Community College Small Business CenterGet ready to wrap up the year strong! Join us for a live webinar to address your burning tax questions before the year-end deadline. Our expert CPA will provide actionable advice on: Deduction strategies to maximize savings Tax planning tips to minimize your tax burden Common year-end mistakes to avoid 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
  • Jan
    28

    Partner Event: Navegando Contratos Gubernamentales

    5:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 17:30:00 2025-01-28 19:00:00 Partner Event: Navegando Contratos Gubernamentales Hosted by Women's Business Center¿Ha pensado en brindar sus productos o servicios a agencias estatales, colegios comunitarios, universidades, escuelas públicas y su gobierno local? Conozca las claves en Este entrenamiento en español! ¿Por qué debería asistir? Pasos para trabajar con estas agencias Comprender la certificación HUB Cómo y dónde registrarse Documentación requerida Como y donde encontrar estas oportunidades Como trabajar con el estate de Carolina del Norte Evento Gratis Dirrecion: 114 W Parrish Street, Durham NC (4 Piso) City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jan
    29

    Partner Event: Coffee with Contractors

    9 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 09:00:00 2025-01-29 11:30:00 Partner Event: Coffee with Contractors Hosted by Women's Business CenterIs your small business in any of the below scopes of work? If so, register for the opportunity to hear from General Contractors and Community Partners on subcontracting opportunities available in 2025. Trucking/Hauling Landscaping Engineering Janitorial/Cleaning Services Shoulder Construction Seeding & Mulching Clearing & Grubbing Striping (Pavement Markings) Utility Relocation (Sewer/Pipe) Asphalt Rebar Traffic Control Masonry Guardrail/Guiderail What you need to bring: Your capabilities statements!!Your energy and get to networking! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    4

    Partner Event: Schedule C For Artists

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 18:00:00 2025-02-04 20:00:00 Partner Event: Schedule C For Artists Hosted by Triangle ArtWorks Are you gearing up to prepare your 2024 taxes? Do you have questions about write-offs and deductions? Artist and tax preparer Janet Ecklebarger returns, to answer questions about the IRS Schedule C, the tax form that you need to understand as you prepare your taxes for 2024. During this workshop, Janet will guide us through the process of identifying and accounting for the many diverse income streams (from contract day jobs to grants, awards, and sales) and business-related expenses that comprise the livelihoods of many arts practitioners. Tax legislation is always changing and Janet will address how those changes will affect the various situations for artists and other self-employed individuals. A practicing artist herself, Janet has keen insights into the complexity inherent in filing taxes for creative careers. Her experience working with clients for over 18 years has also contributed to her knowledge of record-keeping strategies that can be implemented throughout the year to help you streamline the process. In addition to sharing her insights on tax-filing best practices for artists, curators, and creative producers, Janet will also be able to address questions pertinent to individualized circumstances. EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH JAN 29, $26 GENERAL PRICING THROUGH FEB 3, $36 DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING $41 This virtual class meets on Tuesday, February 4 , 2025, 6:00-8:00pm. The class meets on Zoom and you will receive login information after registration. You will receive a class handout via email in the week before class, please print the handout and be prepared to use it during the class. Please note:  This workshop will be recorded.  The recording will be made available to participants for limited access following the workshop. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    5

    Partner Event: Como crear un plan de negocios

    6:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 18:30:00 2025-02-05 19:30:00 Partner Event: Como crear un plan de negocios Hosted by Small Business Center NetworkEste es un evento en persona. Objetivos:​ Identificar el por qué es importante tener un plan de negocios​ Aprender la diferencia entre un plan de negocios tradicional y un plan“lean”​ Identificar el tipo de plan que su negocio necesita​ Identificar los elementos de un plan tradicional ​ Recursos disponibles para las pequeñas y medianas empresas Speaker(s): Adriana Lanzas, SBTDC City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Feb
    7

    Partner Event: February First Friday

    Friday
    Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 00:00:00 2025-02-07 23:59:59 Partner Event: February First Friday Hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance  Enjoy extended art gallery hours, events at your favorite businesses, delicious food & drinks, and more all in one night, all in Downtown Raleigh. Find events, exhibitions, specials, and more hosted by businesses across Downtown Raleigh and build your custom itinerary. 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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