The extra hour of sunlight is starting to feel good now, isn’t it? Daylight Savings Time always throws us off at first. But once we settle in, the longer evenings bring something powerful: energy. Visibility. A sense of forward motion. For business owners, that shift feels like opportunity. More light.
More clarity.
More momentum. Here’s what’s ahead!
🎧 March 17Durham Business Listening Tour – Stop #3
📍 Bragtown Branch Library – Meeting Room
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM We are listening directly to business owners to better understand what’s changed and what’s needed across our ecosystem. REGISTER
March 20 PBS Black Issues Forum 7 pm WATCH Black Issues Forum | PBS
🎨 March 23 Canva In Action – Design Foundations & Branding Small group. Hands-on. Real strategy.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983909264014?aff=oddtdtcreator
📚 March 25 Durham Business Listening Tour – Stop #4
📍 North Regional Library – Meeting Room
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Your insight shapes strategy, programming, and collaboration across Durham. REGISTER
⚖️ March 28Legal Eagle Day – Experience to Enterprise Chisa will host a 30-minute workshop focused on practical, easy-to-start business options supported by community-based resources. Participants will explore:
• Low-cost business models
• Realistic startup pathways
• Durham & Triangle-area support systems
• Clear next steps toward economic stability Register:
https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16407951
💻 March 30 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)How to Use AI for Small Business
Sponsored by the Veterans Business Outreach Center Learn how to streamline operations and grow strategically using AI. Register:
https://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/events/39153
💻 March 30 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EDT)How to Use AI to Create Your Brand Messaging
Sponsored by the Veterans Business Outreach Center Clarify your messaging and strengthen your positioning with AI tools. Register:
https://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/events/39154
🎤 March 31Durham Business Listening Tour – Stop #5
📍 Main Library – Auditorium
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM We close out March continuing the conversation with Durham’s business community. REGISTER
🎧 April 6Money In Action: Business Tax Series – Session 1 $30 A practical, no-nonsense training series helping business owners understand taxes, compliance, and financial systems — without fear or confusion. Facilitated by Jonetta Appling (NC Department of Revenue)
Host Sponsor: Pinnacle Bank Register:
REGISTER
April 7Durham Business Listening Tour – Stop #6
📍 Southwest Regional Library
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM More listening. More clarity. More alignment. REGISTER
🎧 April 7Give It To The People Podcast 📍7029 Harps Mill Road Raleigh, NC ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join us for this live, in-person event sponsored by Self Help. In April we celebrate Financial Literacy Month Featuring Guests Dionne Selby President of the Black Chamber Raliegh and Cash Holland of Financial Boss
🎧 April 13Money In Action: Business Tax Series – Session 2 $30 Continue strengthening your financial systems and planning with intention. Register:
REGISTER
🎧 April 14Durham Business Listening Tour – Stop #7
📍 South Regional Library
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Every conversation builds a stronger business ecosystem.
🏆 April 16NC Legacy Awards Launch Celebrating the builders and legacy-makers shaping North Carolina’s business landscape. Learn more:
REGISTER
🎧 April 27Money In Action: Business Tax Series – Session 3 Close out the series with stronger compliance knowledge and smarter financial positioning. Register:
REGISTER
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