Business Training ● Micro-loans ● Mentors ● Networking
Business Training
10 classes of 3 hours each
Micro-loans
Support finding and applying for capital
Mentors
Networking
Opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and business owners
Interested? Learn If you Qualify for LaunchKNIGHTDALE
Town of Knightdale
The Rotary Club of Knightdale
Knightdale Chamber of Commerce
Created by the Town of Knightdale, Rotary Club of Knightdale, Wake Technical Community College and the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, LaunchKNIGHTDALE strives to develop successful entrepreneurs who have limited access to financial and business resources.
Our program is modeled after LaunchRALEIGH, a successful community building program created in 2016 by Rotary leaders in Raleigh.
The Town of Knightdale is located seven miles from downtown Raleigh in eastern Wake County, North Carolina, and serves approximately 20,000 residents. The Town has been recognized as a “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine and is one of the fastest growing communities in the Research Triangle region. Visit knightdalenc.gov for more information.
Knightdale Rotary is a satellite club of the Rotary Club of Clayton, formed in October 2018. Rotary International is a community service and global humanitarian organization located in over 200 countries. Since 1905 Rotarians have attracted business leaders, leaders of non-profits and service focused volunteers. Knightdale Rotarians focus on projects in the Knightdale community and around the world and exchange ideas on how we can make an impact.
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization committed to promoting profitable commerce through advocacy, business engagement, and community advancement.
Created by the Town of Knightdale, Rotary Club of Knightdale, Wake Technical Community College and the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, LaunchKNIGHTDALE strives to develop successful entrepreneurs who have limited access to financial and business resources.
Our program is modeled after LaunchRALEIGH, a successful community building program created in 2016 by Rotary leaders in Raleigh.
The Town of Knightdale is located seven miles from downtown Raleigh in eastern Wake County, North Carolina, and serves approximately 20,000 residents. The Town has been recognized as a “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine and is one of the fastest growing communities in the Research Triangle region. Visit knightdalenc.gov for more information.
The Rotary Club of Knightale, chartered in February 2019, serves the local community while focusing on FUN * FRIENDSHIP * FOOD SECURITY. They support our members and their businesses through speaker programs and networking opportunities. They have fun during family-friendly service projects and social events. Our members represent a wide range of professions and life-stages. If you have a heart for service, they invite you to attend an event as their guest: www.KnightdaleRotary.org.
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization committed to promoting profitable commerce through advocacy, business engagement, and community advancement.
A Knightdale Initiative
Our network of local partners in Knightdale provides a broad network of support and resources for our entrepreneurs.
launchKNIGHTDALE Dates and Details
Information Sessions:
January 19, Wake Chapel Church (3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh) [Register Here]
January 25, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce [Register Here]
January 27, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce [Register Here]
February 1 (Virtual via Zoom) [Register Here]
All sessions will be from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fall Schedule Orientation: February 23
Classes: March 2 - May 4, 2022
Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm at the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce
Application Period:
January 15 - 23, 2022
Applications accepted until 11:59 pm EST on January 23, 2022
CLASS INFORMATION
Training is free of charge to participants.
Training is required for any potential grant funding.
Meals will be provided for each class session.
All classes will be in person, pending local and state COVID protocol.
Interested in being a mentor?
Questions? Get in touch