Community and Workshops

Development Stakeholders Meeting Want to connect with City staff about development, permitting, or text changes? Come to the next Quarterly Development Stakeholders Meeting where design professionals and community members can hear updates and discuss development in Raleigh. No RSVP is required, but sign up to let us know you’re coming and add the event to your calendar. When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Where: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel Address: 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603 See materials from previous meetings on the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage. We encourage you to submit a request to Ask Raleigh or call 919-996-2500 with your questions. We value your feedback and look forward to your participation at our upcoming meetings. Join 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. More information is available on the Development Stakeholders webpage.

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, the Raleigh Fire Department is hosting Fitness with Firefighters. Participants can see if they have what it takes to be a firefighter! Three workout stations will simulate the fire academy process. Children of all ages are welcome! Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601 Meet in the upper field.

Are you looking to grow your business through city, county, and state government contracts? Join the City of Raleigh’s Business Engagement and Opportunities Program for our annual Small Business Summit on October 15, from 4 p.m.–7 p.m. This year’s summit will feature a panel of procurement professionals from across the Triangle who will share practical, real-world tips to help small businesses successfully compete for government contracts. You will learn: • How procurement works • What small businesses need to know before applying • How to submit strong proposals and compete with confidence Attendees will also have dedicated time to ask questions and network with City staff, state and county government agencies, public school systems, universities, nonprofits, and other small‑business support organizations. This free event has limited space, and pre‑registration is required. Date: Thursday, Oct. 15 Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 To learn more, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program.

Soar into hero mode with the Firefighting Plane workshop, sponsored by First Alert! Kids will build and decorate a rescue plane ready to take on imaginary missions. This project inspires bravery, creativity, and hands-on learning through high-flying fun. Visitors can also learn about fire prevention and enjoy a bounce house, fire truck, and goodie bags. Date: Saturday, Oct. 17 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Lowes Home Improvement, 4831 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, NC 27612