Now Open: Register for the 25th Annual Small Business Expo!

The City’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program and Wake County Public School System are pleased to announce the 25th Annual Small Business Expo taking place this June. The event aims to connect small business owners and minority and women-owned business enterprises to valuable resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local and state procurement and primary contractors, learn about available resources, and enjoy lunch and a keynote speaker. The Expo will be held on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McKimmon Center located at 1101 Gorman St.

The schedule for the Expo includes lunch and a keynote speaker from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required for this portion of the event. Following the lunch and speaker, the Information Expo will be open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome for this section and no registration is required.

This year’s keynote speaker is James Montague, President of F7 International Development. Mr. Montague has an inspiring entrepreneurial journey that began in Southeast Raleigh. Starting by cutting hair in his mother’s kitchen at 14, he went on to open his first salon at 19 and expand into real estate development, with projects like Montague Plaza and Elders Peak Apartments. His company, F7 International Development, stands for Faith In Action, highlighting his belief that faith is what motivates him to solve problems and help others.