﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.raleighchamber.org/</link><description>News related to Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Leadership Raleigh Class 52 - Civic Education &amp; Engagement 5/20/2026 8:45 AM - 5/20/2026 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leadership Raleigh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Celebrating 55 years of cultivating community leaders, Leadership Raleigh stands as one of the nation&amp;rsquo;s longest-standing leadership programs. This signature ten-month experience invites around 100 leaders (across two cohorts) to engage deeply with our region through presentations, collaborative panels, immersive behind-the-scenes tours, and civic involvement.&lt;br /&gt;
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Participants learn firsthand from regional business executives, elected officials, and non-profit leaders, gaining an in-depth understanding of our community&amp;rsquo;s challenges and opportunities in various areas. They also collaborate on team-based service projects that contribute tangible, meaningful impact across the Triangle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though the application period is currently closed, the program looks forward to welcoming a new cohort when applications reopen in Spring 2026.&lt;br /&gt;
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Learn more about Leadership Raleigh &lt;a href="https://www.raleighchamber.org/leadership-raleigh1.html"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.raleighchamber.org/2023/events/Leadership-Raleigh-Class-52-Civic-Education-Engagement-5202026-845-AM-5202026-530-PM-3027/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:51:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Owner's Table - May 2026 5/20/2026 5:30 PM - 5/20/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event is open to owners and founders of small businesses (50 or less full time employees) in the Triangle.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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5:30 - 6 p.m | Registration and Networking&lt;br /&gt;
6 - 7 p.m. | Table Topic Rotations&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;The Owner&amp;rsquo;s Table: This Speed-Strategic Exchange&lt;/strong&gt; is a peer-to-peer networking experience created specifically for small business owners. In this 90-minute session, owners will connect with peers for candid, fast-paced conversations about the real challenges of running and growing a business. No presentations. No sales pitches. Just practical insight from people doing the work every day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Designed as a high-value, owner-only experience, this program gives participants the opportunity to pressure-test ideas, share lessons learned, and gain useful perspective they can apply right away. If you are looking for honest conversation, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections with others who understand the realities of business ownership, this event is for you.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;Honest conversation with fellow small business owners&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Straightforward guidance on growth and operational hurdles&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Fresh perspective from peers facing similar decisions&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Useful ideas and next steps to apply in your business&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Meaningful connections in a focused, owner-only setting&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Questions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
For questions, call 919.664.7090 or email&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:mmiller@raleighchamber.org?subject=YPN%20"&gt;Mimi Miller&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.raleighchamber.org/2023/events/The-Owners-Table-May-2026-5202026-530-PM-5202026-700-PM-3162/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:28:23 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>