Are you a construction or services business interested in projects at the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and the general contractor Balfour Beatty to explore upcoming opportunities for your company. Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28 Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: 5800 Faringdon Place Raleigh, NC 27609 Register on Eventbrite! During this event you will: Gain insight into the subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification process Connect directly with a leading general contractor Learn about subcontracting opportunities on upcoming projects, including: NC Museum of History, UNCW Housing Village, and NC Museum of Civil War-Fayetteville Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite!

Date: Thursday, Jan. 29 Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Location: Virtual Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results) Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB 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. Register today on Microsoft Teams! For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

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

The Civic Assembly is a process for problem-solving, centered around group discussion from a representative body of the community. Participants of the Assembly were chosen by lottery and are a group reflective of Raleigh’s overall demographic. The Assembly works to offer perspectives of residents on topics and policies that will shape the Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan.

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

The Civic Assembly is a process for problem-solving, centered around group discussion from a representative body of the community. Participants of the Assembly were chosen by lottery and are a group reflective of Raleigh’s overall demographic. The Assembly works to offer perspectives of residents on topics and policies that will shape the Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan.

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 February - May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Feb. 7 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.