White Cane Awareness Day

NC State Legislative Building 16 W Jones St, Raleigh

White Cane Awareness Day was first recognized at the White House in 1964.  This national observance raises awareness about the independence and capabilities of people who are blind and low vision.  Join us at the Legislative Building for a proclamation and remarks from the Governor, public officials, and community leaders. For more information, visit the North Carolina Council of the Blind. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start Location: North Carolina State Legislative Building

Planning Commission Text Change Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change. The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building in Room 305.

Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit

All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh

The Small, Emerging, and Under-resourced Business Summit is an annual event hosted by the City of Raleigh and its partners to celebrate and support the city’s small business community. The 2025 theme, “Pathways to Prosperity,” highlights the innovation, resilience, and economic contributions of local businesses across sectors such as goods, services, and construction. Register on Eventbrite. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel 1030 Richardson Dr Raleigh, NC 27603 Attendees will gain valuable insights into business development resources and opportunities through: a dynamic panel of local entrepreneurs who are shaping North Carolina’s economic future business showcases networking meeting representatives from the City of Raleigh, Wake County Public School, Wake County Government, NC DBE and HUB Offices, North Carolina State University, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Capital Area Workforce Development, National Institute, Wake Tech Small Business Center, Prospera, Local Chamber of Commerce and more. Register today on Eventbrite! To learn more, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4804 & 4808 Spring Forest Road

Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh

October 15 6 p.m. Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 4804 & 4808 Spring Forest Rd Pre-Submittal 4804 & 4808 Spring Forest Rd (Additional Information) B Hunter Winstead Hunt

City Budget Listening Sessions

Virtual

The City is seeking input from residents about priorities for the next City budget. The Budget and Management Services Department (BMS) will host listening sessions between October 1 and 16, and a budget priorities survey will be available between October 1 and November 30. Resident input is critical in creating a representative City budget. There will be six opportunities for in-person engagement, in addition to a virtual session. Virtual Session The virtual listening session will be held via Zoom. Residents who choose the virtual session must pre-register and will receive the Zoom link the day before the session. Wednesday, October 15, 6-7:30 p.m. In-Person Sessions In person sessions will kick off on October 1 and run through October 16. They will be held at community centers in each district. • registration is not required to attend an in-person session, however residents that would like an email reminder, free childcare, or free interpretation services should register using this link - childcare is available at all in-person sessions, except Budget and Brews, if                   requested at least three days in advance - interpretation services (for any language) are available at all sessions if requested      […]