Important recognition for the Triangle's Black-owned restaurants and businesses 👏 Check out the The News & Observer article featuring ~200 local businesses:

The Building Up-Fit Grant cycle is open - apply now through April 24! Looking to make improvements, renovations, and/or additions to the interior of a commercial property? Apply here: raleighnc.gov/services/grant… #SmallBusiness

Thank you for the shoutout, WRAL NEWS in NC! Mark Weldon, City of Raleigh's Small Business Development Manager, shared information about the Building Up-fit Grant during yesterday's broadcast. BUG applications are due by April 24. 💻 wral.com/raleigh-grant-…

Don't forget Building Up-fit Grant applications are due on Sunday, April 24! Grants are available quarterly and assist with improvements, renovations, and/or additions to commercial properties. Application and FAQ: raleighnc.gov/grants-and-fun…

Are you a small business owner? We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the City's survey aimed at identifying best practices that assist small, start-up, and minority-owned business development and education. Survey: engage.raleighnc.gov/Y2048

The City wants to help grow your business! Check out our resources for minority and women-owned businesses, like HUB/DEBE certifications, contract opportunities, and more. More info ➡️raleighnc.gov/doing-business…

How will participating in MWBE programs benefit your business? You can increase the visibility of your business, become a certified City supplier, receive bid opportunities, and access resources/educational opportunities! Learn more: raleighnc.gov/doing-business…

The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Economic Development Panel is Saturday, June 4 at noon! Attendees can learn how local Hispanic and immigrant entrepreneurs can build their businesses. Free and open to the public. Register: raleighnc.gov/community/hisp…

The Building Up-fit Grant cycle is now open! Applications will be accepted June 24 - July 17. The grant assists small business owners wanting to activate vacant/underutilized commercial building space to create new business use and new jobs. raleighnc.gov/grants-funding…

We're launching Oak City Biz Labs, a program to help small businesses foster resilient & strategic business growth! Hosted by City of Raleigh + Carolina Small Business Development Fund, applicants can receive technical assistance & up to $30K ㏌ funds. Join the info session on July 6: tinyurl.com/3s3cb2bf

Don't miss the Oak City Biz Labs info session tomorrow, July 6! Small businesses and entrepreneurs can learn about program eligibility, requirements, and the application process! Info/Registration: raleighnc.gov/doing-business…

Building Up-Fit grant applications are due July 17! Read our FAQ for a full list of requirements before submitting a pre-application. raleighnc.gov/doing-business…

The City of Raleigh Affordable Housing Open House is Sat., Aug. 6 at Chavis Park! Stop by between 9am - 12pm to learn about local housing resources and programs! raleighnc.gov/housing/afford…

The City's Affordable Housing Open House is tomorrow from 9am-12pm at Chavis Park! Info about housing programs and small business opportunities will be available. Free event, no registration required. | 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. tinyurl.com/ycynyw8c

The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board will host an Economic Development Panel on Aug. 27! "Discovering Emerging Immigrant Communities Economic Growth" will be held at Powell Drive Park from 11am-1pm. Free & event open to the community. Register: raleighnc.gov/community/hisp…

The Impact Partner Grant is back! The program provides funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Proposals are due Sept. 15! Eligibility/details: raleighnc.gov/grants-funding…

The Building Up-fit Grant cycle is now open! 🚨 Apply by Oct. 9 to receive funding for property improvements to activate vacant or underutilized commercial building space in Raleigh. Details: raleighnc.gov/doing-business…

Building Up-Fit Grant applications are now open - the matching reimbursement program helps small business owners invest in property improvements, by matching up to 50% of the qualified construction costs. Apply by Oct. 9! raleighnc.gov/grants-funding…

The Building Up-fit Grant cycle closes Oct. 9! Check out the requirements and FAQ for the City's program that helps small businesses invest in property improvements. raleighnc.gov/grants-funding…