Community and Workshops

Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Walnut Creek Wetlands Center 950 Peterson Street Raleigh NC, 27610 En español Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a Spanish-only info session and learn how to apply for certification as: Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA) AND/OR Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DBE/NCDOT). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Thursday, Oct. 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Creek Community Center; 3050 N. New Hope Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.