National Small Business Matchmaking Series: Bringing Federal Opportunities to Main Street
U.S. DOT MATCHMAKING SERIES COMES TO RALEIGH, JUNE 4 &##128200;On Thursday, June 4, 2026, theU.S. Department of Transportationwill host its National Small Business Matchmaking Series in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is designed to bring federal contract opportunities to Main Street by providing small businesses with the tools and connections needed to succeed in federal contracting.The event promises:&##127919; Direct Engagement: Meet face-to-face with federal procurement officials&##127919; Expanded
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 National Grant Now Accepting Applications
&##128680; Small Business Owners — Don’t Miss This! &##128680; Apply once in 2026 for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant through Verizon Digital Ready How to apply:✅ Register here: Verizon Digital Ready ✅ Complete any 2 eligible courses or events in your Verizon Digital Ready account you just registered for to unlock the grant application (Registration to Verizon Digital Ready has no cost) Who’s eligible?✔️ For-profit small business owners (U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands)✔️ 18+
We Need Your Input for the Future of Wake County's Workforce: Regional Skills Analysis Survey
The quality of our current and future workforce is increasingly seen as the most important factor in our region’s economic growth and vitality. To address this and improve the employment pipeline, we are partnering with the Greater Raleigh Chamber and Capital Area Workforce Development Board to better understand skills gaps and employer needs. https://raleigh-wake.org/talentsurvey We are seeking business owners and HR professionals to participate in the 2026 iteration of the Regional Skills Analysis. The
