2nd Annual Legal Lift

McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh

Are you a small business owner navigating taxes, changing laws, or insurance? Are you looking to start a business in or move a business to Raleigh? Join the City for the 2nd Annual Legal Lift, a free, day-long event for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about best practices for legal, accounting, banking, and insurance to run your small business in Raleigh. You'll connect with coaching services and experts from law firms, banks, insurance firms, and entrepreneurial support organizations, for free! When? Monday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where? McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh NC 27606   You'll meet representatives from Smith Anderson, EisnerAmper, Jones Advisors, Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), Institute Capital (ICAP), North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC), and North State Bank. Registration opens in April—stay tuned for more info. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level!

Employment Access for All: An Interactive Dialogue on Disability and Employment

McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh

Come take an afternoon break and enjoy some refreshments while talking about disability and employment. Date: Monday, May 18 Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Location: The McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St The event will feature keynote speaker Blaire Johnston, ADA Business Partner in the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department; a panel of individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed; and an interactive activity. Space is limited and registration is required. If you will require an accommodation, please register with request by May 8, 2026.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team – Housing and Neighborhoods

One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh

Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan: Land Use Transportation Housing and Neighborhoods Natural Resources Infrastructure and Services Each Technical Team will include: City staff Representatives from City boards and commissions Technical experts from the Raleigh community