How to celebrate Triangle Small Business Week in Raleigh

Raleigh Chamber is elevating small businesses with events, special deals, and resources Sunday, April 30-Saturday, May 6.

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Try the Hell Yes Mamacita brew during Triangle Small Business Week.

Raleigh Chamber is celebrating our local small business community from Sunday, April 30 through Saturday, May 6. Triangle Small Business Week will feature events, special deals, and year-long resources for entrepreneurs and business owners. Keep reading for events to add to your calendar + how to get involved as a business owner.

Spring Pool Opening School | Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Rising Sun Pools & Spas, 5608 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | This event will teach pool owners how to properly open their pools for the summer season.

Small Business Administration — National Small Business Week Virtual Summit | Tuesday, May 2 + Wednesday, May 3 | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn new business strategies, chat with like-minded business owners, and meet industry experts.

Coffee with Leaders | Thursday, May 4 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Chavis Park Community Center Reception Hall, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Chat with local leaders from the City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team and Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise; RSVP by Thursday, April 27 to attend.

Hell Yes Mamacita Beer Release | Friday, May 5 | 3-11 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the release of this Belgian golden ale aged in tequila-soaked oak and lime peels.

Want to promote your business during Triangle Small Business Week? Submit your company’s event or special offer. You can even record a short video for the Raleigh Chamber to share on social media. Plus, browse all events and resources.

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