The Wright Village Events
Where all the education and networking happens
The Village hosts community events, open to both our members and non-members.
Contact us today to host your own private event! Rates start at $50.00 per hour!
Funding & Financial Analysis for Small Business Owners Workshop
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.
Lunch & Link - Build & Breathe
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
My Brown Is Enough: A Confidence Brunch
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!
Village Wednesdays
Midweek reset: $5 coworking, smoothies, food trucks & networking every 2nd Wednesday at The Wright Note Café. Work, connect, recharge.
Village Wednesdays: Midweek Reset at The Wright Note Café
Looking for a productive space to work, connect, and recharge midweek?
Village Wednesdays is your weekly reset—bringing together entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers for a day of focused work, good energy, and community.
✨ What to Expect
$5 Coworking (All Day)
Work from a vibrant, collaborative environment designed to help you stay productive and inspired.Smoothie Wednesdays (Exclusive)
Fresh, made-to-order smoothies available only on Wednesdays—the perfect midweek fuel.Food Truck Pop-Up
Grab lunch from a rotating lineup of local food vendors.
💡 Who This Is For
Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Remote workers & freelancers
Creatives & community builders
Anyone looking for a productive + social midweek vibe
🎯 Why Attend?
Because Wednesdays at The Wright Village just hit different.
Come to work. Stay for the connections. Leave recharged.
📍 Location
The Wright Note Café
🎟️ Admission
$5 Coworking (pay at entry or reserve your spot)
Employee Ownership for Growing Your Business Workshop
Learn how to share ownership with your team, boost retention, and grow your business while building long-term wealth for everyone involved.
Curious about how to grow your business while creating more opportunities for your team?
This workshop introduces a powerful approach to building stronger, more sustainable businesses through employee ownership.
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or simply exploring new ways to scale, you’ll learn how sharing ownership can increase employee engagement, improve retention, and create long-term wealth for both you and your team.
What You’ll Learn:
What employee ownership is (in simple, practical terms)
The different ways you can structure it in your business
How to determine if it’s the right fit for your size and model
Key benefits, including tax advantages and team retention
Real-world insights from a business leader who has successfully implemented it
Who This Is For:
Startup founders & entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Professionals interested in growing or scaling a business
Anyone curious about building a more impactful and sustainable company
This isn’t just a theory-based session; you’ll walk away with practical knowledge and real insight you can actually use in your business journey!
How to Fund Your Business Using GoFundMe Workshop
Discover how to fund your business using GoFundMe. Learn to launch, position, and manage a campaign that drives real results.
The Negotiation Edge: Conflict Resolution + AI Coaching
Learn to handle conflict and negotiate with clarity using real scenarios and AI-powered coaching in this free, hands-on workshop.
Negotiation isn’t just for boardrooms; it shows up in your everyday work.
Whether you’re asking for more time, navigating a difficult client conversation, or balancing competing priorities, how you handle conflict matters.
This 2-hour interactive workshop will help you approach those moments with clarity, confidence, and control.
Led by negotiation coach Dr. Sam Bayer and inspired by his TEDx talk “What if Conflict Wasn’t Your Enemy?”, you’ll be introduced to the Negotiating AGENT framework, a simple, practical method for resolving conflict while preserving relationships.
What You’ll Learn:
How to stay calm and grounded when tensions rise
The difference between what people say they want and what they actually need
How to create win-win outcomes, without compromising what matters to you
Techniques to build agreements that last
What to Expect:
This isn’t just theory; you’ll engage in real-life scenarios, guided exercises, and hands-on practice designed to help you apply these skills immediately.
Whether you're a freelancer, founder, creative, or consultant, this workshop will give you tools you can use right away in your business and daily interactions.
Why Attend?
Because negotiation is everywhere, and when you learn how to handle it well, everything changes.
Come ready to shift how you think about conflict… and walk away with the confidence to navigate it better.
Spring Reset: Business After Hours
Reset your goals and refresh your network at this Easter-inspired Business After Hours with breakout sessions, a business egg hunt, and the
Join us for Spring Reset: Business After Hours, an Easter-inspired networking experience designed to help entrepreneurs reconnect, reflect, and refresh their momentum heading into the next quarter.
What to Expect
🥚 Business Egg Hunt
Explore the space and discover hidden eggs filled with business tips, conversation prompts, prizes, and surprises.
💡 Breakout Stations
Participate in small-group conversations focused on:
• Financial clarity
• Marketing momentum
• Stress reset for entrepreneurs
Each station is designed to leave you with a practical takeaway and fresh perspective.
🍹 DIY Mocktail Bar
Create our signature drink — The Village Spritz — at the DIY mocktail station and enjoy a refreshing twist while you connect with fellow entrepreneurs.
🤝 Intentional Networking
Meet founders, creatives, and professionals from across the local ecosystem and build relationships that go beyond exchanging business cards.
Come ready to connect, share ideas, and step into the next season of business with fresh energy.
Reset your goals. Refresh your network.
Why Attend?
• Expand your network in a welcoming environment
• Gain practical insights for the next quarter of business
• Meet entrepreneurs and professionals across industries
• Leave refreshed, inspired, and connected
📍 Location
The Wright Note Cafe
399 Hubert St
Raleigh, NC 27603
Free parking on-site.
🎟️ Registration
This is a free event, but space is limited
RSVP today to secure your spot!
📣 Questions?
Contact us:
📞 919-822-1937
📧 events@thewrightvillage.com
📲 IG: @thewrightvillagerdu
Looking to sponsor? email: outreach@thewrightvillage.com
Triangle Small Business Connect: Networking & Partnership Meetup
Triangle Small Business Connect is a working networking happy hour for partnerships, visibility, & goverment contracting opportunities!
Join us for the Triangle Small Business Connect! 🤝 A working networking happy hour for growth-minded small businesses ready to build real partnerships, increase visibility, and explore collaboration and government-contracting opportunities.
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰6:00–9:00 PM
📍The Wright Village | 399 Hubert Street, Raleigh, NC
🎫$10 Registration – Limited seating. FREE Parking
Who should attend?
Small businesses (all industries), MBE/DBE/HUBZone/SDVOSB/WOSB firms, new and emerging businesses, and professionals seeking meaningful partnerships.
What you’ll gain:
Strategic networking, meaningful introductions, collaboration and joint-venture opportunities, and tools to build visibility in the Triangle.
FREE professional headshots available – come headshot dressed and ready.
Hosted by Regency Consulting Group in partnership with The Wright Village.
SEO and AI: A New Look At Search
It’s no longer possible to consider SEO without AI. This class covers search basics and how AI is reshaping core SEO principles.
It’s no longer possible to consider SEO without considering how AI fits in. As search rapidly evolves, understanding the intersection of AI and SEO is critical for staying visible online.
This class starts with core search fundamentals and then explores how AI is reshaping the foundational principles of SEO. We’ll examine how we search in a post-AI world, whether your content is training future AI models, and how to adapt to ongoing changes from search leaders like Google and Bing.
You’ll learn:
The fundamentals of how search works today
How AI is impacting traditional SEO strategy
Whether and how your content feeds AI systems
Practical ways to adjust your digital approach for long-term visibility
Led by Jen McFarland, founder of Marit Digital (a certified B Corp), this session blends strategy, sustainability, and real-world insight. Jen is also a contributing writer for WRAL TechWire and a columnist with Cary Magazine.
Lunch & Link
A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community!
Lunch & Link
Theme: Momentum & Mindset
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
LinkedIn Local Raleigh
Ready to turn your LinkedIn from online resume into a real business-building tool?
Join us for LinkedIn Local™ Raleigh on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6–8 pm at The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St, Raleigh, NC 27603.
We’re teaming up with Give It To The People and the Give It Get It Biz Membership for an evening of:
Action-oriented LinkedIn training led by Chisa Pennix-Brown
Real talk on how to use LinkedIn to get noticed, get connected, and get opportunities
Networking with entrepreneurs and professionals from across the Triangle
Bring your laptop or tablet and be ready to update, optimize, and take action on the spot.
Free and open to the public
#LinkedInLocalRaleigh #SmallBusinessNC #TriangleBusiness #WakeTech #TheWrightVillage
Side Hustle to Startup: Building While You’re Still Employed
Attorney Venus Liles will teach you how to build a real business while keeping your day job. Legal basics, smart strategy, and growth without the risk.
This workshop is built for builders balancing a paycheck and a passion project. If you’re growing a business alongside your 9–5, we’ll walk through the legal and strategic essentials you need to protect what you’re building and set it up for real growth without jeopardizing your current role.
You'll learn:
What your employment agreement really says about side projects
Why contracts matter (even if you’re working with friends)
IP ownership 101: make sure your employer doesn't accidentally own your business
Steps to protect your brand, your time, and your peace of mind
Whether you’re aiming for supplemental income, long-term scalability, or the option to go all in later, you’ll leave with clarity, structure, and a business foundation that works for where you are now and where you’re headed!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WEEK AT THE WRIGHT VILLAGE
Black History Month Week at The Wright Village
Still Here. Still Building. Still Us.
February 23–25 | Raleigh, NC
Black History Month at The Wright Village centers not only reflection, but action. Through film, conversation, and direct economic support, we honor the legacy of Black entrepreneurship by uplifting those building right now.
While the programming centers on Black history and Black business, all are welcome to attend, learn, and support.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This week includes three distinct experiences. You may attend one event or multiple.
🎬 Monday, February 23 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Reel Resilience: Black Business on Screen $15
Reel Resilience is a community film screening spotlighting Black entrepreneurship, resilience, and the stories that keep us building — even when the odds aren’t in our favor.
Following the screening, attendees will be invited into a guided conversation and shared reflection centered on legacy, perseverance, and what it means to keep showing up in business and in community.
Light refreshments are included with your ticket.
This experience is reflective, grounding, and welcoming.
All are welcome.
🏗️ Tuesday, February 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Built With Us: Black Business, Still Here $20
Black History Month is not only about remembrance.
It is about recognition — of those still building.
Built With Us is an intimate founder conversation exploring what it truly takes to sustain a Black-owned business in today’s environment.
This evening goes beyond surface-level success stories. It centers lived experience, practical wisdom, and the real systems — or lack thereof — that shape Black entrepreneurship.
Together, we’ll examine:
Longevity over hype
Sustainability over visibility
Capital, readiness, and growth
The power — and responsibility — of community
This is a listening-centered, solution-oriented space designed for entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and those committed to supporting Black-owned businesses in meaningful ways.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres are included.
If you are building, supporting, or investing in something real — this conversation matters.
Seating is limited to maintain depth and connection.
All are welcome.
🛍️ Wednesday, February 25 | 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
Black Love Vendor Market + Lunch Pop-Up
The Black Love Vendor Market is an indoor, midday market celebrating Black-owned businesses, creativity, and economic power.
Shop a curated selection of Black-owned brands, connect with local entrepreneurs, and grab lunch during an easy drop-in window designed for working professionals and community members alike.
Lunch will be available for purchase on-site.
Come hungry. Leave connected.
All are welcome.
⭐ 3-DAY PASS DESCRIPTION (VERY IMPORTANT)
3-Day Pass | $28
The 3-Day Pass includes access to:
🎬 Monday’s Reel Resilience film screening
🏗️ Tuesday’s Built With Us panel & networking
🛍️ Wednesday’s Black Love Vendor Market
This pass is ideal for attendees who want the full Black History Month Week experience at The Wright Village.
Food included where applicable.
All are welcome.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Creatives and community builders
Supporters of Black-owned businesses
Anyone looking to engage with Black history through action, not just reflection
LOCATION
All events will take place at The Wright Note Cafe, located within The Wright Village in Raleigh, NC.
FINAL NOTES
Seating may be limited for evening events
Vendor market is an indoor, open-format experience
Come as you are — stay as long as your schedule allows
The Invisible Blocks Costing Entrepreneurs Revenue Workshop
This workshop reveals 5 hidden blocks limiting your income and gives tools to break through to your next revenue level.
Are you putting in the work but still hitting the same income ceiling? Often, the issue isn’t a lack of effort or strategy; it’s the unseen mental and emotional blocks operating beneath the surface.
In this transformative workshop, you’ll uncover five hidden barriers that quietly limit earning potential: money mindset blocks, self-perception gaps, guilt patterns, fear of visibility, and the often-overlooked silent block. These internal patterns can sabotage progress even when your external strategy is sound.
Participants will walk away with practical tools and actionable insights to identify, neutralize, and move beyond these blocks, creating space for sustainable growth and increased revenue. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives ready to break through limitations and step into their next level with clarity and confidence.
Workshop Host:
Julia Jenkins is a Business Coach-Therapist with Business Breakthrough Therapy, LLC. Along with Julia’s experience as a successful business owner, business consultant, and award-winning sales team builder, she is a registered therapist with over 500 hours of clinical hypnotherapy training and over 16 years of practice.
Brand Ready: Headshots + Lunch
Brand Ready: Headshots + Lunch
A professional headshot experience with lunch, networking, and confidence built in.
Your brand deserves to look as strong as the work you’re doing.
Brand Ready: Headshots + Lunch is a curated, midday experience designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and job seekers who need an updated headshot—without the stress or time commitment of booking a full photo shoot.
Hosted at The Wright Village, this experience combines professional photography, lunch, and light networking in a relaxed and efficient setting. You’ll walk in hungry and walk out with a professional image you can confidently use across LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, and more.
This is not a rushed photo line or a traditional networking mixer.
It’s intentional, welcoming, and designed to respect your time.
What’s Included
✔️ Professional headshot session (5–7 minutes)
✔️ 1 professionally retouched digital image
✔️ Lunch during the event
✔️ Light networking with local professionals and entrepreneurs
✔️ Option to purchase additional images directly from the photographer
Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Professionals updating LinkedIn or corporate profiles
Creatives refreshing their online presence
Job seekers and career switchers
Speakers, consultants, and community leaders
If your current headshot no longer reflects how you show up today, this event is for you.
What to Expect
11:30–12:00 PM: Arrival, lunch, and networking
12:00–1:45 PM: Headshot sessions (5–7 minutes per person)
1:45–2:00 PM: Wrap-up and closing
Each attendee will rotate through individual headshot sessions to ensure a smooth, unhurried experience.
What to Wear
Choose an outfit that reflects how you want to show up professionally.
Solid colors and minimal patterns photograph best. Feel free to bring a jacket, accessory, or second look if desired.
Ticket Pricing
🎟️ Early Bird – General Admission: $50 (limited availability)
🎟️ General Admission: $60
🎟️ Villager Rate: $45
All tickets include lunch and one professionally retouched digital headshot.
Important Notes
Space is limited to ensure quality and flow
Tickets are required in advance
Photos will be delivered digitally within 48-72 hours
Additional images and upgrades are available directly through the photographer
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable
This event is part of Brand Ready, a quarterly series by The Wright Village designed to help professionals consistently show up prepared, confident, and aligned with their goals.
LUNCH & LINK
A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community — Wright Village style.
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 Chef Q’s Wednesday pop-up, bring your own, or simply come for the connection.
Location
📍 The Wright Village
Raleigh, NC
When
🗓 Every 2nd Wednesday
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections.
How to Attract & Convert Clients Workshop
This workshop teaches how to build a system that attracts ideal clients and converts prospects into paying customers.
This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, service providers, and business owners who are ready to stop chasing clients and start attracting them with intention. Participants will learn how to separate marketing from service delivery, create a prospecting system that works long-term, and develop clarity around their ideal client. By the end of the session, attendees will understand exactly where to find their audience, how to engage them, and how to convert them into loyal clients or customers with ease and confidence.
Pancakes & Pics With Santa
Enjoy breakfast and pics with Santa and have some Holiday fun!
It's that time of year 🎄!! Santa is traveling all the way from the North and is planning to check in early for the holidays and their first stop is at The Wright Village !!!
Holiday Business After Hours: Sip, Connect & Reset for 2026
Join us for our final Business After Hours of the year — Holiday Edition!
This is the perfect way to close out 2025 with community, connection, and holiday cheer at The Wright Village.
Lunch & Link: Reflection & Refuel
We’re bringing back our monthly networking lunch — Wright Village style.
Lunch & Link is where real connections happen — no pressure, no pitches, just genuine conversations that feed your business and your soul.
This month’s theme: Reflection & Refuel
Take a breath with us before the holiday rush. Lunch & Link: Reflection & Refuel is a laid-back lunch where entrepreneurs and creatives can unwind, share what’s working, and connect without the pressure. Bring your lunch, pre-purchase from our featured caterer, or just come ready to link up.
No agenda. No pitches. Just good people and easy conversation to wrap the year on a warm note.
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕛 Time: 11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Wright Village | Raleigh, NC
💼 Bring your lunch | Pre-purchase from our caterer | Or come for the connections
✨ Good food. Great conversations. Leave with your soul full.
Business After Hours Mixer
Join us for a chill evening of networking and mingling with fellow business professionals at our Business After Hours Mixer every 4th Monday
New location Alert! We are bringing it home.
Join us at our new location The Wright Note Cafe for an evening of socializing to tap into new connections within our Village and other local businesses. Invite someone you would like to do business with.
Mingle with other business owners
Enjoy Refreshments
Meet new contacts
Build business relationships in the community
If you would love to sponsor our next Business After-Hours mixer, please request information at events@thewrightvillage.com
Feed the Village: Community Pitch Night
Pitch. Feed. Grow.
Join us for Feed the Village: Community Pitch Night, a quarterly event where entrepreneurs share their ideas and the community feeds them with real feedback, resources, and support.
Whether you’re an aspiring business owner or simply want to connect with local innovators, this event is all about collaboration and collective growth.
Each participant gets 3 minutes to pitch their idea and 3 minutes of feedback from coaches, peers, and potential decision-makers, the ones who might just help take their idea to the next level.
You don’t have to pitch to participate! Come for the energy, the conversation, and the opportunity to feed the ecosystem that keeps Durham’s entrepreneurial community thriving.
🕰️ Event Schedule
5:30–6:00 PM | Networking & Light Bites
6:00–7:00 PM | Pitch & Feedback Session
7:00–7:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Open Networking
🎟️ Tickets
Pitcher Registration: Reserve your spot to pitch your business or idea (limited to 8–10 participants).
General Admission: Join to watch, network, and offer feedback — no pitching required.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
💡 Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs and small business owners
Coaches, mentors, and funders
Students and emerging leaders
Community members who love supporting local ideas
🤝 Hosted By
The Wright Village — a coworking and entrepreneurial hub fostering culture, connection, and collaboration.
Durham County Library — supporting lifelong learning and innovation in our community.
🍽️ Why “Feed the Village”?
Because when one entrepreneur grows, the whole community eats.
This series is part of a new quarterly initiative by The Wright Village to connect, inspire, and nourish Durham’s business ecosystem through collaboration, storytelling, and shared growth.
📩 Questions?
Email: events@thewrightvillage.com
Follow us: @thwrightvillagerdu
How GoFundMe Can Help Your Business
This online workshop is designed to empower business owners with the tools and knowledge to use GoFundMe as a strategic funding resource. Participants will learn how to effectively launch and manage fundraising campaigns to support a wide range of business needs.
Alice is a mission-driven sales and partnerships professional with 13+ years of experience helping purpose-driven organizations scale their impact, from supporting criminal justice reform at Rasa Legal to building community connections in underserved housing markets at Bungalow. Her approach to business development is rooted in empathy and genuine care for helping others, consistently ranking as a top performer while maintaining focus on serving people during challenging moments in their lives
The Wright Village 2nd Annual Harvest Marketplace + Open House
Celebrate the season — and our anniversary — the Village way!
📅 Sunday, November 16th, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 The Wright Village | 399 Hubert St, Raleigh, NC
🎟️ Free Admission | Family-Friendly
Celebrate the season with us at The Wright Village’s 2nd Annual Harvest Marketplace + Open House!
Join us for a cozy, community-centered day featuring local vendors, delicious food, pony rides, fall family photo sessions, art, crafts, and more — all while exploring the Village’s newest additions during our first-ever open house and 5-Year Anniversary Celebration.
Whether you’re shopping for handmade crafts, vintage finds, tasty treats, or creative gifts, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant fall marketplace experience.
🌾 Event Highlights
🛍️ Shop Local Vendors: Discover unique products, handcrafted goods, and thrift treasures inside and outdoors.
🍴 Food & Seasonal Treats: Enjoy delicious bites from local chefs and vendors.
🐴 Horse & Pony Rides [HT Ranch Stables]: Treat the kids (and your inner child!) to a joyful pony ride experience right in the heart of the Village.
📸 Fall Photo: 5-minute mini sessions include one printed framed photo — ideal for families, friends, or solo portraits in our festive fall setup. Please select your photo session ticket based on the time slot you’d like to reserve for your mini session.
🎨 Live Art Exhibit: Experience creativity in motion in our Training/Event Space.
🪄 Craft Corner: Get hands-on with free fall crafts in our Makerspace.
🤳 Selfie Content Room: Step into our transformed Break Room for Insta-worthy photos and fun fall moments.
🏠 Open House Tours: Explore our expanded coworking hub, makerspace, photography studio, café, and more.
🌟 Calling All Vendors!
Are you a local artisan, food vendor, creative, or thrift seller?
We’re looking for passionate vendors to be part of our marketplace! Showcase your products, connect with customers, and celebrate in a lively community atmosphere.
💰 Vendor Fees: $30 Outdoor | $40 Indoor | $60 Food Vendors
📧 To apply, email events@thewrightvillage.com or select the Vendor Ticket option and an application will be sent to you.
🎉 Don’t Miss Out!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day of shopping, eating, creating, and celebrating community.
Admission is free — so mark your calendar for Sunday, November 16th and come experience The Village, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and community thrive.
👉 Register today to let us know you’re coming, and follow us for updates on featured vendors, activities, and surprises!
Lunch & Link: Gratitude & Growth
We’re bringing back our monthly networking lunch — Wright Village style.
Lunch & Link is where real connections happen — no pressure, no pitches, just genuine conversations that feed your business and your soul.
This month’s theme: Gratitude & Growth.
As we close out the year, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come, share what we’re thankful for, and link up with other entrepreneurs and creatives who are growing, evolving, and giving back.
Take a midweek pause that nourishes both your body and your business. Whether you bring your own lunch, pre-purchase from our featured caterer, or just come ready to connect — this experience is all about community, collaboration, and leaving full — full of food, full of ideas, and full of inspiration.
No agenda. No structure. Just a good lunch with good people.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕛 Time: 11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Wright Village | Raleigh, NC
💼 Bring your lunch | Pre-purchase from our caterer | Or come for the connections
Free to attend, Just pay to eat.
✨ Good food. Great conversations. Leave with your soul full.
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What If Conflict Wasn't Your Enemy?
Handle Conflict. Build Confidence. Negotiate Better.
Join us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop that will help you navigate everyday negotiations with clarity, calm, and a fresh perspective on conflict.
Whether you’re asking for a deadline extension, managing a tough client conversation, or trying to align competing priorities—negotiation is everywhere. Based on his TEDx talk, “What If Conflict Wasn’t Your Enemy?”, negotiation coach Dr. Sam Bayer introduces the Negotiating AGENT framework: a simple, practical approach to resolving conflict without sacrificing relationships.
In this upgraded session, we’re adding two exciting and practical tools to support your growth:
✔ Half of the workshop will be spent actively working through real-life conflict scenarios that participants bring with them—so come with a situation you want help navigating.
✔ All attendees will receive free access to a custom ChatGPT-powered AGENT chatbot designed to coach you through negotiations. We’ll also walk you through how to use it to prepare for your next tough conversation.
You’ll learn how to:
Stay grounded when conflict heats up
Distinguish what people want from what they truly need
Help others win—without giving up what matters to you
Craft agreements that actually stick
Through real stories, guided exercises, hands-on practice, and now AI-powered coaching, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately—whether you’re a freelancer, founder, creative, or consultant.
Come ready to shift how you think about negotiation—and maybe even conflict itself.
Entrepreneurs' Food Distribution: Supporting Raleigh Small Business Owners
🛠 Fueling Entrepreneurs, Feeding Dreams 🛠
Entrepreneurs and small business owners, we’re here to support YOU! Join us for a special Food Distribution Event at The Wright Village on October 16th. 💼✨ Come out, connect with your community, and grab what you need to keep moving forward!
📅 Date: October 16th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Wright Village, Hubert St. Raleigh
💥 This event is open to all small business owners and entrepreneurs, just show up and receive the support you deserve!
🔗 We’re also looking for volunteers! Email us at info@thewrightvillage.com and ask for the Volunteer Form!
AI in Action: Everyday Tools & Prompts
This is a 1.5-hour class on working with this promising new technology and insights into how AI can make your small business better!
Starting Your Business in North Carolina
This workshop cuts through the noise and gives you the straight facts about what it takes to launch your business in NC the right way.
Maximizing Social Media For Sales
Yasmine is a marketing strategist dedicated to helping business owners turn their social media into a powerful sales tool. With a background in both corporate marketing and small business growth, she has mastered the strategies that drive real results beyond just going viral!
Participants will leave with a customized content calendar framework, proven strategies to optimize their profile, and clarity on how to use social media to generate consistent leads and sales!
What You’ll Learn:
How to craft a bio that turns visitors into customers
The type of content that builds trust and converts sales
How to map a clear journey from social media to your business offers
A simple action plan to boost revenue and prepare for Q4 & more!
The Wright Start: Startup Weekend on Innovation
Agenda
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
Registration Dinner + Networking Welcome + Opening Remarks + Ice Breaker Ice Breaker and Pitches Voting Teams form Working time
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
Presentation and Working Breakfast Customer Discovery in Community MVP Presentation Lunch Mentor sessions, teams can work Mentor sessions, teams can work Lean Canvas Presentation- working Dinner Teams continue working
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
Breakfast Teams Regroup Pitch Workshop LUNCH Mentors (2) Float/Pitch Practice Dinner Pitches Start Judge deliberation Winners announced Kickback Celebration Networking
From Side Hustle to Startup: Build Your Business Without Quitting Your 9-5
From Side Hustle to Startup: Build Your Business Without Quitting Your Day
This workshop is designed for the dreamers, doers, and 9-to-5ers who are building something on the side and want to do it right. We’ll cover the legal and strategic must-haves for growing your business with confidence while staying employed.
You'll learn:
What your employment agreement really says about side projects
Why contracts matter (even if you’re working with friends)
IP ownership 101: make sure your employer doesn't accidentally own your business
Steps to protect your brand, your time, and your peace of mind
Whether your goal is extra income, a future exit, or full-time freedom, this session will help you build a solid legal foundation — no resignation letter required.