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SUMMARY:Chief of Police Swearing-In Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Raleigh’s 31st Chief of Police\, Rico Boyce. \nThe ceremony will be held on Wednesday\, April 2\, at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School\, beginning at 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! \nBoth members of the media and the public are welcome to attend the ceremony. \nLearn more about Chief Boyce’s exceptional work with the Raleigh Police Department. \nDate: April 2\nTime: 6 p.m. \nLocation:\nSoutheast Raleigh Magnet High School\n2600 Rock Quarry Road\nRaleigh\, NC 27610
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/chief-of-police-swearing-in-ceremony/
LOCATION:Southeast Raleigh High School\, 2600 Rock Quarry Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Engagement Filter
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SUMMARY:Community Input on the Draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:¿Habla español? Haga clic aquí para ver este mensaje en español. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe City of Raleigh is requesting community input on the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan describes how the City will use federal and local funds to create affordable housing\, address homelessness\, and serve low- and moderate-income communities over the next five years. The City expects to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) next fiscal year (beginning July 1) and $22.5 million over the next five fiscal years. \nThe draft Consolidated Plan can be reviewed here and is available for public comment through Monday\, April 13th. \nHard copies of the draft are available at the Community and Small Business Development office or by request (919) 996-4330: \nOne City Plaza\n12th Floor\, Suite 1200\n421 Fayetteville St.\nRaleigh\, NC 27601 \nWays to provide comments: \n\nEmail written comments to CD.info@raleighnc.gov\nMail written comments to “Housing and Neighborhoods Department\, P.O. Box 590\, Raleigh\, NC 27602”\n\nAccommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD). \nCommunity Meetings \nThe City is inviting community members to participate in upcoming community meetings to review highlights of the draft Consolidated Plan and provide feedback. \nUpcoming Spring Public Meetings: \n\nTarboro Road Community Center\, March 25th\, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nCarolina Pines Community Center\, March 27th\, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nVirtual Meeting (link)\, Thursday\, April 3rd\, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n\nAccommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD). \nPublic Hearing \nA public hearing was held on December 3\, 2024\, to gather input on community needs to inform the draft plan. A second public hearing will be held in April pending City Council authorization. More information on a date\, time\, location\, and ways to sign up to speak will be emailed and posted on the City website once scheduled. Visit the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan page for more information and updates. \nFor more information\, contact the City of Raleigh Community Development Division at 919-996-4330 or email cd.info@raleighnc.gov. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please email cd.info@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-4330.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/community-input-on-the-draft-2026-2030-consolidated-plan-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
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SUMMARY:Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
DESCRIPTION:Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!\nRaleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals\, join us for drop-in hours! \nYou will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone\, computer\, or have other digital goals\, we have you covered! \nNo appointment is needed for this FREE session.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/advice-about-your-device-drop-in-hours-15/
LOCATION:Raleigh Pathways Center\, 900 S. Wilmington Street
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T090000
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SUMMARY:Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Development Stakeholders Meeting – April 10\nInterested in connecting with the city staff regarding development\, permitting\, and text changes? \nWe’re excited to invite you to the in-person Quarterly Development Stakeholder Meeting. This meeting is a great opportunity for the public\, engineers\, developers\, and consultants to hear important updates and discuss topics that impact development in the City of Raleigh. Staff will host a Zoning Informational on Residential Permit Review once the meeting is adjourned. \nJoin us as we work together to shape the future of development in Raleigh. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDate: April 10\, 2025\nTime: 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nFacility: Transportation Field Services Division\nAddress: 2550 Operations Way\, Raleigh NC 27604 \nFor more information\, please visit the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Development Stakeholders Quarterly meeting. This meeting will be in-person. The quarterly meeting is an opportunity for staff who manage development\, permitting\, and text change processes to share relevant updates with the development community. \nMore information is available on the Development Stakeholders webpage.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/development-stakeholders-quarterly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building\, 2550 Operations Way\, Raleigh\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow entrepreneurs to offer solutions or ideas on a variety of topics: traffic and navigation\, housing\, neighborhood improvements\, small business support\, or natural resources and sustainability. This event is in partnership with Raleigh Durham Startup Week and our sponsor\, Slalom. \nWhen? April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nWhere? Slalom\, 421 N. Harrington St. \nSeats are limited. Please register in advance! \nThere are more Meetups to come! Visit the landing page or sign up for email alertsunder the “Smart Raleigh” topic to stay in the loop.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/big-ideas-raleigh-meetup-4/
LOCATION:Slalom\, 421 North Harrington Street\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
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SUMMARY:Duplex Village Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:We Want to Hear from You!\n\n\nThe Raleigh Housing & Neighborhoods and Urban Planning Departments invite you to learn more about the planned affordable housing project at the vacant site located at 1944 New Bern Ave. Join us for the Duplex Village Listening Session to hear updates on the development progress and future plans.\n\n\nCommunity members will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the features they would like to see included in the new development. Your voice matters as we work together to shape a neighborhood that benefits everyone. \nTake this survey to share your thoughts!
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/duplex-village-listening-session/
LOCATION:Tarboro Road Community Center
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Engagement Filter
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SUMMARY:Legal Lift for Small Businesses - City Connect Series Event
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with Smith Anderson.\nRegistration opens March 10\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and will be posted here. \nCalling all local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! Join us for a FREE event designed to empower and help you navigate common legal concerns that all businesses face every day in Raleigh.  \nWhat to Expect:\n\nInfo Sessions hosted by Smith Anderson and EisnerAmper\nSmall Business Panel Luncheon\nResource Exhibitors\nOpportunity for Individual Coaching Session with Smith Anderson\n\n  \n\n\n \nAgenda\n\nPrevious columnNext column\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\nGetting Started: Company Formation\, Tax and Best Practices – Smith Anderson\nThis session will provide a primer on the fundamentals of choosing the appropriate entity for your business and basic tax effects of each. In addition to learning about differences between corporations\, limited liability companies\, and other entities\, you will also receive an introduction to key tax and compliance concepts and certain best practices to keep your business running smoothly.\n\n\n10:40 – 11:40 a.m.\nThe Numbers: Business Accounting Primer – EisnerAmper in partnership with Smith Anderson\nThis session will provide some insight into the accounting do’s and don’ts for small businesses.  We will cover topics\, such as\, accounting basics\, accounting software\, 1099 compliance\, an overview of sales tax\, how and when estimated payments play a part\, and some of the tax consequences of choosing various entities.\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nStart Up and Small Business Employment Law Landscape: What Always Matters and What Matters More (or Less) in 2025 – Smith Anderson\nThis session will cover employment law issues about which start ups and growing companies must be aware\, with a particular focus on employee count thresholds for various employment laws and the implications of hitting those marks. We will also explore key employment documents you should consider using – even if you have not yet triggered the previously discussed employment laws. Finally\, we will discuss key considerations for employment versus independent contractor arrangements\, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements\, and wage and hour considerations that apply to all employers\, regardless of size.\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.\nPanel Luncheon – hosted by the City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team\nHear about the resources that the City of Raleigh has available to you and learn about other entrepreneurial support organizations\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m.\nNext-Level Issues: Considerations for Data Privacy and Security and Intellectual Property – Smith Anderson\nThis session will offer a primer on intellectual property and data privacy considerations for businesses. We will cover a broad overview of the types of intellectual property and take a deeper dive into brand protection through prosecution and maintenance of trademark rights. Further\, in an era where data breaches and privacy violations dominate headlines\, the significance of robust data privacy and security practices cannot be overstated. We will not only explore an overview of relevant laws and real-world examples of data breaches\, but will also discuss best practices for data protection and how your business can foster an organizational culture that prioritizes privacy and security.\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nMoney Talks: Funding Your Company and Exit Strategies – Smith Anderson\nThis session will discuss common ways of funding your business from bootstrapping and bankrolling to loans\, non-dilutive grants and outside investments and special considerations — particularly when trying to navigate federal and state securities regulations. We also discuss common exit strategies and succession planning issues for small businesses.\n\n\n\n\n \nMeet Our Partners!\nSmith Anderson:\nSmith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in the Research Triangle. Smith Anderson is a combination of legal innovators with a culture and heritage that has been shaped for more than 100 years. \nEisnerAmper\nEisnerAmper services large enterprises\, privately owned companies\, governmental entities\, and high-net-worth individuals have complex short- and long-term financial and accounting needs. \nThese clients rely on EisnerAmper for comprehensive audit\, accounting\, advisory\, consulting and tax services\, delivered with integrity\, reliability\, and expert insights. \nThe City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team\nThe City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team serves as an ally for small\, minority\, and women-owned businesses throughout our community. The Small Business Development Team recognizes the challenges and rewards of starting or expanding a business\, and is committed to offering a range of resources to meet the unique needs and promote equity in the business community. \n\nLegal Disclaimer: \nInformation provided at this event is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship is established.  The City of Raleigh and Smith Anderson may not be held liable for errors or omissions in information or any losses\, injuries\, or damages arising from its use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare\n\nPrint
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/legal-lift-for-small-businesses-city-connect-series-event/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 South Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops
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