A one-hour Small Business workshop. Come learn about the basics of owning a business and developing a business plan.

Event Registration Link: https://grouped.powerappsportals.com/event/sessions?id=966560124

(Attendance link will be sent after registration.)

Author Event during Apex Peakfest
May 4th 9am - 3pm

Meet William Furney!

NC Author, Adventurer, and Imaginist, his novels include historical fiction and young adult coming of age themes.

Talk with the artist and pick up one or all 3 imaginative journeys. "Black Hearts White Bones", "Ivy Moon, Last Girl on Earth", "Aphrodite's Whisper."

https://www.cocoongallerync.com/events

Swing by Artspace on May First Friday and enjoy:

• Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists

• Fluxum's Frolic exhibition with work by Morgan and Eric Graham in Gallery 1

• Your Ocean Is On Fire exhibition with work by Isabel Lu in Upfront Gallery

• Artspace Teaching Artist Showcase in Gallery 2

• Live music by D'Alex Thomas

• Free make + take activity

Event Registration Link: https://artspacenc.org/events/first-friday-may-24/

Find out how to get involved, make the most of your membership, and begin networking as a Chamber member. This special edition of the New Member Orientation is open to all who are interested in joining the Raleigh Chamber.

Register: https://web.raleighchamber.org/events/NewMember%20Orientation%20%20May%202024-2778/details

Preparing for Loan Underwriting: Provide insights into the loan underwriting process and what lenders typically look for when evaluating loan applications. Offer practical advice on preparing financial statements, addressing credit issues, and presenting a strong case for funding.

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.

Register: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=540440005

Learn and Serve is a new approach to that aims to transform volunteering into a vehicle for greater civic participation and empowerment. The Learn and Serve model deepens engagement and understanding while challenging volunteers to take what they’ve learned to the next level through repeat participation, outreach and advocacy. At this Learn and Serve project, specifically designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs, volunteers will sort clothes at StepUp Ministry's GG's Closet while networking with other professionals. GG's Closet has prepared participants for employment and outfitted over 1700 male participants since 2011!

https://x.gldn.io/e/dyc8RfNeSIb

As part of our commitment to supporting small businesses Cultivate Advisors is offering a FREE webinar to learn what the enterprise value is of your business today, what drives the value, and how to maximize it. Registration required.

https://forms.gle/zNnrVNGsU91NshVT6

Learn how development across the Triangle affects your business, get tips for overcoming challenges, and find resources to discover new opportunities. Join industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs to explore strategies for success.

Register:

https://web.raleighchamber.org/events/Coffeewith%20Leaders%20%20May%202024-2586/details

A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar teaches you the important components of a business plan and helps you lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations, and finance are interrelated. Discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders, the dos and don’ts of writing a plan and steps for making the process easy. This seminar is designed for new and established business owners.

THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!

Register: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=540440049

Continuous Improvement (CI) is not just a buzz-phrase thrown around large corporations and only used in manufacturing. Spend a few minutes with us to learn how to put CI to work for you.

Valuable and useful event to decrease costs while improving margins: Customer-Focused, Employee-Centered, Quality-Driven!

Register for this virtual meeting here: https://makeworklight.com/events/

Explore how you can elevate your visual storytelling skills and create captivating content for your audience at this hands-on workshop with Troy Johnson and Cornelius Kirk from Bro Code Productions LLC.

Register: https://web.raleighchamber.org/events/Networking101%20with%20Bro%20Code%20Productions-2632/details

Join us as we celebrate moving into our NEW LOCATION! Giveaways, on site metal stamped jewelry and permanent jewelry available all day!

https://www.adventuresinbloom.com/

Grand Opening of La Taberna Mexican Bar & Grill at 1301 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27502.