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4th Friday Connections (Networking)

  Members- This week’s 4th Friday Connections (formerly known as 4th Friday Networking) will be Friday, July 24, 2015 at Carolina Popcorn Shoppe. We look ...
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Going Local NC

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Going Local NC

After working for years as a real estate appraiser, Michelle Conely realized that she was ready for a change in careers. Always having a creative ...
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Nyla Elise

Boutique Blowout 2015 – NYLA Elise

Inspired by his daughter Nyla, Rick Moore set out to accomplish something that would be bigger than himself; something that would bring communities together. So ...
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Initial Decor

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Initial Decor

What drives someone to become an entrepreneur? Is it a desire to be your own boss? Maybe it’s a passion for a product or a ...
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Presence Jewelry

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Presence Jewelry Designs

Over the years, Presence Jewelry has grown from an occasional side hobby to a full-fledged business of passion. As a born artist and always thinking ...
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TET’s Why and When to go to the Caribbean

WHY AND WHEN… TO GO TO THE CARIBBEAN WHY?  Come on now, who doesn’t love warm weather, azure waters, diverse cultures and ethnic cuisine?  But ...
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Eschelon Experiences

Be A Superhero, Save Your Green!

Have you always wanted to be a superhero but not sure who or what to save?  During the entire month of July Eschelon Experiences is ...
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City Market Raleigh

Artsplosure Announces “Second Sunday City mARTket Fair”

Artsplosure is bringing its expertise to a series of warm weather month art and craft markets in downtown Raleigh. The first “Second Sunday City mARTket ...
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Southern Ego

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Southern Ego Clothing

People who live in Raleigh are proud of the city they call home, and they’re right to be proud. With its incredible food, vibrant arts ...
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Where's Waldo

Where’s Waldo in Raleigh?

Elusive Book Character Creates Summertime Fun to Support Raleigh’s Shop Local Movement Where’s Waldo? In Raleigh, of course! For the third year, the famous children’s book ...
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Carolina RailHawks Annual Kicks 4 Kids Night

On August 1, the Carolina RailHawks will be hosting their annual Kicks For Kids Night in partnership with PNC Bank. Each year the RailHawks look ...
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Porch Fly Clothing

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Porch Fly Clothing

Shop Local Raleigh got a chance to sit down with the founders of Porch fly clothing, Josh Gruder and Bryant Szabo, to discuss where they’ve ...
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Raleigh Food Wine Festival #RFWF

Raleigh Food & Wine Festival Sells All Sunday Tasting Celebration Tickets Three Days Before Event

Raleigh Food & Wine Festival Sells All Sunday Tasting Celebration Tickets Three Days Before Event Reservations and walk-in opportunities still remain for Thursday, Friday, and ...
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Why Buy Locally Owned?

Why Buy Locally Owned? It’s encourages local prosperity: a growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers ...
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Sluice Hammocks

Boutique Blowout 2015 – Sluice Hammocks

It all started when Kemp Dunbar and his friends were hammocking in the park when they discovered that their so-called made in America hammocks were ...
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Boutique Blowout on July 17, 2015

It’s Boutique Blowout time! July 17, 2015 Do you love to shop? Love shopping local? Love getting a great deal? Then the Boutique Blowout is ...
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5 Things You MUST Know When Starting a Business

Thanks to Smith & Smith CPA for this insightful blog post on the 5 Things You MUST Know When Starting a Business!   Starting a Business ...
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Wide Open Bluegrass

Volunteers for IBMA’s World of Bluegrass

RAMBLE WANTS YOU! IBMA’s World of Bluegrass (WOB) 2015 is around the corner, and we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to make this ...
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Vendor Application for Wide Open Bluegrass Festival

IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass Vendor Application FESTIVAL INFORMATION Friday 10/2/15 & Saturday 10/3/15 NOON-11:00 PM (Both Days)   Date and Times: The 2015 International Bluegrass ...
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Wide Open Bluegrass

Meeting Notes from Bluegrass Means Business June 15th

Bluegrass Means Business How To Grow Your Business During IBMA’s World Of Bluegrass Monday, June 15, 2015 – 10am-12pm Follow Up Notes What is IBMA? ...
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4th Friday Connections (Networking)

Members-   This month’s 4th Friday Connections (formerly known as 4th Friday Networking) will be held this Friday, June 26, 2015 at The Oak Scratch ...
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