The NC State Institute for Nonprofits and the Office for Outreach and Engagement are delighted to invite you to our next COMx event on Thursday, November 2nd.

Rapid fire TEDx style talks by community and social sector leaders will be featured, followed by an interactive discussion led by our engaging panelists. Our goal is simple - build community across sectors and among diverse stakeholders. The theme of this event is "Finding Partners to Launch or Scale Your Venture."

Our esteemed panelists include:

Barbara Jessie-Black, Executive Director, PTA Thrift Shop

Jackie Parker, Director of Community Relations, Sageworks

Lindsey Blankenhorn, Executive Director, Carroll's Kitchen

Moderated by:

Dr. Kwesi Brookins, Director of African Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies Degree; Faculty Fellow, Office for Outreach and Engagement

For this COMx installation, we are proud to highlight the work of the participants and finalists of the Southeast Raleigh Innovation Challenge. The Challenge was designed to connect community residents, small businesses, nonprofits, faith-based groups, youth and other organizations to identify solutions to community challenges in southeast Raleigh that are innovative yet practical.

5:15-5:45pm - Informal Networking

5:45-6:45pm - Program

6:45-7:00pm - Wrap-up

Hors d'ouevres and refreshments will be available to attendees. Photo ID required.

Parking is available in the parking deck behind the Google Fiber space for $1.50 per hour.

Special thank you to Google Fiber for the use of their beautiful facility to host this event!

Southeast Raleigh COMx: Finding Partners to Launch or Scale Your Venture