RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.
Following is a list of events coming up across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of May. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events.
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10 Keys to Unlocking Successful Benefits Communication
May 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (online)
In this virtual workshop, participants will learn the 10-key framework that results in benefits communication plans promoting employee engagement.
Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference 2022
May 24, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Complex
Raleigh Chamber’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference features discussions with established business leaders who support women in the workplace.
Cary Chamber Economic Development Meeting
May 24, 8-9 a.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Cary Chamber will host a fireside chat with Missy Vatinet of LaFarm Bakery and Caleb Smith of Triangle Esports Academy. Wake Tech Small Business Center Director Cherith Roberson will also highlight the college’s resources for local businesses.
NC Chamber: Educating Managers on Mental Health
May 24, 10-11 a.m. (online)
NC Chamber is hosting a free webinar series for executives and HR professionals to discuss the ways employers can advance mental health wellness in their workplaces. This session will focus on how to recognize signs of employee distress, how to connect employees with mental health resources, and tips for emulating a mental health-friendly culture within teams.
WRAL TechWire’s Future of Work Series
May 24, 11 a.m. (online)
The “Future of Work” is a six-part WRAL TechWire series, supported by commercial real estate firm JLL and other partners. Each week on LinkedIn Live, WRAL TechWire will interview a subject matter expert to delve deep into the themes discussed throughout the series.
Cary Chamber Small Business Excellence Awards
May 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @The Matthews House
Cary Chamber’s annual Small Business Excellence Awards celebrate local companies who make an impact on the business community. The program will grant awards including Small Business of the Year, Charitable Partners Award and Employer of the Year, alongside additional awards for community service and innovation.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
May 24, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 25, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Virtual Tech Job Expo 101: How Does It Work?
May 25, 10-10:45 a.m. (online)
Ahead of NC TECH’s Summer Virtual Tech Job Expo on June 8, employers and job seekers are invited to receive a tour of the Premier Virtual event platform and learn how to submit job openings, resumes and more information, and communicate with candidates/employers.
2022 State of the Region
May 25, 5 p.m. @Angus Barn Pavillion
NC TECH’s annual State of the Region event will gather about 1,000 business and community leaders to share insights on the region’s economic vitality, growth and future opportunities.
2022 AdvanSE Life Science Conference (in Georgia)
May 25-27 @The Hotel at Avalon (Alpharetta, Georgia)
The annual AdvanSE Life Science Conference features pitches and educational programming serving Southeast companies in the biopharma, medtech, diagnostic and digital health industries.
WRAL TechWire’s Future of Work Series
May 26, 9 a.m. (online)
The “Future of Work” is a six-part WRAL TechWire series, supported by commercial real estate firm JLL and other partners. Each week on LinkedIn Live, WRAL TechWire will interview a subject matter expert to delve deep into the themes discussed throughout the series.
How to Build a Gender-Diverse Workforce
May 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This virtual event will feature top employers sharing their approaches to attracting, engaging and retaining a gender-diverse workforce. Fidelity Investments will discuss its returnship program, while Rocket Software will provide an overview of its talent experience platform.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
May 26, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
