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The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Request for Proposals for the Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grants. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Join Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist for the City of Raleigh, for a virtual Q & A session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 pm ET on April 1, 2023. If you have questions regarding this event or the Impact Partner Grant, please contact Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist, at cristina.leos@raleighnc.gov. Two virtual information sessions are being held in March: March 9, 12-1 p.m.  Register online March 21, 4-5 p.m. Register onlin

Make Your Voice Heard! The City of Raleigh invites all community organizations, neighborhood residents, business organizations, and other stakeholders to share their input on the draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP). FY2023-2024 Draft Annual Action Plan FY2023-2024 Draft Annual Action Plan Summary  The AAP describes how the City of Raleigh intends to allocate housing and community development funds in the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is the fourth year of the 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The City must submit an Annual Action Plan for every year of the ConPlan, describing how this year’s activities will address the long-term housing and community development goals identified in the ConPlan. The Annual Action Plan identifies strategies, resources, and organizations that can help advance key priorities in the coming year.

The Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance and the Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation invite you join us for our Joint Annual Meeting and Awards on Thursday, March 23rd. The event will be held in the Dail Club in the TowneBank Center at Carter-Finley Stadium. The event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to invite a friend or interested community member to attend, however registration is required. Please RSVP by close of business Tuesday, March 21st for the event. Keynote Speaker for the Event Kate Borders Board Chair of the International Downtown Association REGISTER NOW! AGENDA See below for our tentative schedule of events (subject to change): 5:30PM | Networking Reception (food presented by Stewart) 6:00PM | Welcome 7:30PM | Closing

When: March 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh Are you interested in doing something that benefits your community and contributes to others’ well-being and safety? Have you thought about learning more skills and taking on new challenges in an ever-changing industry like public utilities? If you would like to find out more about working for a great organization, then be on the lookout for additional details about our upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair! •    Meet with Managers in person •    Have on the spot interviews •    There will be employees on site to assist with applications •    All Raleigh Water divisions will be participating •    Event will be hosted at the Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh Free Event & Free Parking | Snacks and Beverages provided

When: March 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh Are you interested in doing something that benefits your community and contributes to others’ well-being and safety? Have you thought about learning more skills and taking on new challenges in an ever-changing industry like public utilities? If you would like to find out more about working for a great organization, then be on the lookout for additional details about our upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair! •    Meet with Managers in person •    Have on the spot interviews •    There will be employees on site to assist with applications •    All Raleigh Water divisions will be participating •    Event will be hosted at the Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh Free Event & Free Parking | Snacks and Beverages provided

Hello Friends of Oberlin Village!  Our next FOV meeting is March 27, 2023 and will be hybrid at 6 p.m. Some items on the agenda this month: Committee Updates Preservation NC's Historic House & Garden Tour The flyer attached is updated with a new price!  Annual Celebrate Oberlin BBQ Historic Civil Rights Marker Unveiling Attending Virtually?  If you are interested in attending virtually and would like to receive the Zoom link to attend, please RSVP to friendsofoberlin@gmail.com (Click the link, do not reply to this email) preferably by 5 pm this Saturday, March 25, 2023. Attending In-Person?  For those interested in attending in person, the meeting will be held at Wilson Temple United Methodist Church located at 1023 Oberlin Road, please RSVP to friendsofoberlin@gmail.com. All attendees are asked to register in advance by clicking on the above email address to receive updates on meeting status and location (virtual and in-person) If you register for virtual attendance and have not received the Zoom link by Sunday afternoon, please let me know at friendsofoberlin@gmail.com. Requests for the link once the meeting begins may not be able to be answered.  You can view the approved January meeting minutes. The February draft meeting minutes will be […]