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Additional retailers to come

• Brewery Bhavana, a brewery, flower shop, bookstore + Chinese restaurant
• Doc B’s Restaurant, a casual + American-style restaurant
• Vega Vitality, a wellness and aesthetic medspa featuring microneedling, laser, facials, and chemical peel services

• Networking | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | City Club Raleigh | $12+ | Enjoy an evening of relaxed networking + socializing — the first drink is included in ticket price.
• Swift Night Out | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | Free | Learn about chimney swifts, a unique bird that roosts + breeds in chimneys in the region before they migrate to the Amazon.

• Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 4-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm | Free | Fill up your reusable bag with local produce like basil, cabbage, herbs, tomatoes, and other seasonal produce.
• Halloween Upcycled Painting Class | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $65 | Create a ghostly masterpiece with thrifted art led by artist Victoria Lowry and enjoy Halloween-themed bites + bevs.
• Trivia Night: Football | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Sports & Social Cary | Free | Grab your football friends and participate in a friendly trivia competition.

• Tiki Night with Mikey and Jess | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bird’s Nest at Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | $55 | Dive into the history of tiki culture through a led discussion, cocktail tasting, and refreshments.
• Beginning Bellydance | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7-8 p.m. | Elite Ballroom, Morrisville | $22 | Learn the fundamentals of bellydance.

• Giorgios Epicurean Market opens Thursday, Sept. 26, at East End in Raleigh. Offering a blend of shopping + dining, this European-inspired market features fresh foods and a full-service kitchen led by Executive Chef William D’Auvray. Look forward to an inviting atmosphere, al fresco seating + upcoming catering services and cooking classes. (Raleigh Magazine)

• After closing his downtown Raleigh bakery, Andrew Ullom’s Union Special has increased production + revenue, thanks to new wholesale contracts with local restaurateur Scott Crawford and RDU Airport. Ullom is seeking a larger production space to meet growing demand, while maintaining his retail location at Gateway Plaza. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Raleigh and Wake County are investing $32.2 million to build three new affordable housing developments, creating 454 rental units. This initiative supports Raleigh’s goal to add 5,700 affordable units by 2026 and Wake County’s aim to create 2,500 units by 2029. (INDY Week)

• RDU is experiencing significant growth in international travel, with an 88% increase year-over-year. Air Canada will double its nonstop flights to Montreal starting May 2025, and nearly 5.1 million passengers have boarded flights this year, prompting ongoing expansion. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Jeff’s Bagel Run opened its first NC location in Wake Forest at 12534 Capital Blvd., marking its first expansion beyond Florida. The shop offers a variety of bagel flavors, coffees + spreads including blueberry, cinnamon raisin, and jalapeño cheddar. (The News & Observer)

• Raleigh has launched its own podcast, the Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast, exploring the city’s hidden gems, vibrant food scene, history, and parks. New episodes drop every other Monday + can be found on 10+ platforms.

• Be among the first to experience Downtown Raleigh’s newest hotel + rooftop bar. We’re partnering with Tempo Raleigh and Urban Oak Rooftop Bar & Lounge to give away a two-night hotel stay and $150 in hotel restaurant gift cards (a $1,000 value). Enter to win now through Monday, Oct. 7 at noon.*

• Cheers to 15 years in Raleigh, Trinity Partners. Here’s how the local branch got its surprising start.*

• Offline is Raleigh’s premier restaurant discovery club. Get money off your tab at locally owned restaurants when you sign up for your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*

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• Nonprofits
• Startups
• Social enterprises
• Universities

Proposals will be evaluated on:

• Economic development needs
• Clear goals and implementation plans
• Advancement of diversity and inclusion
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