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Welcome Start-ups, Entrepreneurs and Small business owners. This community is for you if you're looking to connect, build business relationships, and share challenges and solutions within your business with other like-minded individuals. If you're looking for your business family, we are just that at The Village. We will meet monthly in person as group, but will also have free or discounted access to workshops, Business After Hours and other events going on with The Wright Village.

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  • Funding & Financial Analysis for Small Business Owners Workshop

    Funding & Financial Analysis for Small Business Owners Workshop

    The Wright Village, 420 Hubert St Ofc 2, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Two-part workshop on small business funding & financial strategy. Learn capital options, SBA loans & analysis. Lunch provided.
    Ready to take your business to the next level, but not sure how to secure funding or fully understand your numbers?

    For just $10, you can unlock the knowledge many entrepreneurs struggle to access:

    "How to fund your business and confidently manage your finances."
    Led by experienced financial expert Gene Holland, this powerful two-part workshop delivers real-world insight into what it actually takes to secure capital and make smart financial decisions that move your business forward.

    ### What You’ll Gain:

    ✔️ A clear understanding of small business funding options (including loans & SBA resources)
    ✔️ Insight into what lenders are really looking for
    ✔️ The ability to read and understand your financial statements
    ... the list goes on!

    ### Workshop Breakdown:

    Part 1: Funding Sources for Small Businesses
    Learn where to find capital, how funding works, and how to position your business for approval.
    Part 2: Financial Analysis for Small Businesses
    Understand your numbers, track performance, and learn what banks review before approving funding.

    ### Ticket Options:

    🎟️ General Admission – $10
    Access to the full 2-part workshop
    🎟️ Workshop + Lunch – $15
    Includes full workshop access plus a catered lunch
    Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this workshop will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need to move forward.

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  • Lunch & Link - Build & Breathe

    Lunch & Link - Build & Breathe

    The Wright Village, 420 Hubert St Ofc 2, Raleigh, NC, US

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    A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community!

    ## Lunch & Link

    Theme: Build & Breathe
    Lunch & Link is a relaxed, no-pressure lunch gathering designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect, refuel, and build real community, Wright Village style!
    Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, this casual networking experience creates space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection without the awkward pitches or forced small talk.
    Each month features a new theme, guiding a 30-minute open conversation where attendees can exchange ideas, real-life experiences, and practical takeaways they can actually use. Occasionally, guest experts will join to help spark dialogue and deepen the discussion.
    Whether you’re growing a business, building your network, or just craving a genuine connection during the workday, Lunch & Link is your mid-week reset.
    What to Expect

    • A laid-back lunch networking experience
    • 30-minute guided conversation around the monthly theme
    • Shared insight, real talk, and practical nuggets
    • Occasional guest experts
    • No pressure. No pitches. Just community.

    Lunch Options

    Grab lunch from the on-site food truck or bring your lunch.

    Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections.
    Every 2nd Wednesday | The Wright Note Cafe

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  • Take Your Brand Series-ly

    Take Your Brand Series-ly

    The Wright Village, 420 Hubert St Ofc 2, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Become a brand people follow - not scroll past. Learn to use storytelling to keep your audience engaged and build loyalty.
    In this workshop, Creative Director Akilah Driver introduces a new way of thinking about content, shifting from isolated posts to intentional, story-driven series that build audience loyalty, not just engagement.
    You'll learn how to:

    • Build a clear content ecosystem
    • Create repeatable series for your brand
    • Use storytelling to keep your audience engaged
    • Create anticipation, not just impressions
    • Become a brand people follow - not scroll past

    This is a perfect opportunity for creators, marketers, and business owners who are ready to stop chasing trends and build content with purpose.

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  • My Brown Is Enough: A Confidence Brunch

    My Brown Is Enough: A Confidence Brunch

    The Wright Village, 420 Hubert St Ofc 2, Raleigh, NC, US

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    An intimate brunch experience for women ready to own their worth, silence self-doubt, and step into rooms with confidence.
    There’s a moment many women experience, but rarely say out loud.
    You’re accomplished.
    You’re capable.
    You’ve earned your seat.
    …but something in you still questions it.
    My Brown Is Enough is a confidence brunch designed for women who are ready to move beyond imposter syndrome and into ownership.
    Join us on Sunday, May 31st from 1PM–4PM at The Wright Village for an intimate, curated experience centered around identity, confidence, and self-worth.
    This is not a typical networking event.
    This is a room you feel.

    ### ✅ What to Expect:

    • Guided conversations that challenge self-doubt
    • A room of ambitious, reflective, and growth-minded women
    • Elevated brunch + mimosas included
    • A supportive, high-energy atmosphere
    • A powerful reminder that you are already enough

    ### ⭐ VIP Experience (Limited to 8–10 Women):

    Upgrade your experience with our Confidence Circle, a private pre-event gathering designed to center and ground you before stepping into the room.
    VIP Includes:
    • Early entry (12:00 PM)
    • Exclusive Confidence Circle
    • Signature cocktail
    • Private professional photoshoot (1 edited image guaranteed)
    • Premium gift
    • Reserved seating

    ### 🎫 Ticket Options:

    Early Bird – $65 (Limited)
    General Admission – $85
    Come Together Bundle – 2 Tickets for $155
    Early Bird VIP Experience – $100 (Limited)
    VIP Experience $125

    ### 👗 Dress Code:

    Shades of Brown & Bronze with Emerald Accents

    ### 📝Final Note:

    This event is intentionally intimate.
    Seats are limited and will sell out.
    If you’ve been in rooms where you felt like you had to prove yourself…
    this one is different.
    This one reminds you..you don’t!

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