What we’re about
Welcome Start-ups, Entrepreneurs and Small business owners. This community is for you if you're looking to connect, build business relationships, and share challenges and solutions within your business with other like-minded individuals. If you're looking for your business family, we are just that at The Village. We will meet monthly in person as group, but will also have free or discounted access to workshops, Business After Hours and other events going on with The Wright Village.
Upcoming events
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The Wright Village 2nd Annual Harvest Marketplace + Open House
The Wright Village, 420 Hubert St Ofc 2, Raleigh, NC, USCelebrate the season — and our anniversary — the Village way!
📅 Saturday, November 16th, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 The Wright Village | 399 Hubert St, Raleigh, NC
🎟️ Free Admission | Family-Friendly
Celebrate the season with us at The Wright Village’s 2nd Annual Harvest Marketplace + Open House!
Join us for a cozy, community-centered day featuring local vendors, delicious food, pony rides, fall family photo sessions, art, crafts, and more — all while exploring the Village’s newest additions during our first-ever open house and 5-Year Anniversary Celebration.
Whether you’re shopping for handmade crafts, vintage finds, tasty treats, or creative gifts, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant fall marketplace experience.### 🌾 Event Highlights
🛍️ Shop Local Vendors: Discover unique products, handcrafted goods, and thrift treasures inside and outdoors.
🍴 Food & Seasonal Treats: Enjoy delicious bites from local chefs and vendors.
🐴 Horse & Pony Rides [HT Ranch Stables]: Treat the kids (and your inner child!) to a joyful pony ride experience right in the heart of the Village.
📸 Fall Photo: 5-minute mini sessions include one printed framed photo — ideal for families, friends, or solo portraits in our festive fall setup. Please select your photo session ticket based on the time slot you’d like to reserve for your mini session.
🎨 Live Art Exhibit: Experience creativity in motion in our Training/Event Space.
🪄 Craft Corner: Get hands-on with free fall crafts in our Makerspace.
🤳 Selfie Content Room: Step into our transformed Break Room for Insta-worthy photos and fun fall moments.
🏠 Open House Tours: Explore our expanded coworking hub, makerspace, photography studio, café, and more.### 🌟 Calling All Vendors!
Are you a local artisan, food vendor, creative, or thrift seller?
We’re looking for passionate vendors to be part of our marketplace! Showcase your products, connect with customers, and celebrate in a lively community atmosphere.
💰 Vendor Fees: $30 Outdoor | $40 Indoor | $60 Food Vendors
📧 To apply, email events@thewrightvillage.com or select the Vendor Ticket option and an application will be sent to you.### 🎉 Don’t Miss Out!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day of shopping, eating, creating, and celebrating community.
Admission is free — so mark your calendar for Saturday, November 16th and come experience The Village, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and community thrive.
👉 Register today to let us know you’re coming, and follow us for updates on featured vendors, activities, and surprises!1 attendee
Feed the Village: Community Pitch Night
300 N Roxboro St, Durham, No, US## Join Us!
Pitch. Feed. Grow.
Join us for Feed the Village: Community Pitch Night, a quarterly event where entrepreneurs share their ideas and the community feeds them with real feedback, resources, and support.
Whether you’re an aspiring business owner or simply want to connect with local innovators, this event is all about collaboration and collective growth.
Each participant gets 3 minutes to pitch their idea and 3 minutes of feedback from coaches, peers, and potential decision-makers, the ones who might just help take their idea to the next level.
You don’t have to pitch to participate! Come for the energy, the conversation, and the opportunity to feed the ecosystem that keeps Durham’s entrepreneurial community thriving.### 🕰️ Event Schedule
5:30–6:00 PM | Networking & Light Bites
6:00–7:00 PM | Pitch & Feedback Session
7:00–7:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Open Networking### 🎟️ Tickets
- Pitcher Registration: Reserve your spot to pitch your business or idea (limited to 8–10 participants).
- General Admission: Join to watch, network, and offer feedback — no pitching required.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
### 💡 Who Should Attend
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Coaches, mentors, and funders
- Students and emerging leaders
- Community members who love supporting local ideas
### 🤝 Hosted By
The Wright Village — a coworking and entrepreneurial hub fostering culture, connection, and collaboration.
Durham County Library — supporting lifelong learning and innovation in our community.### 🍽️ Why “Feed the Village”?
Because when one entrepreneur grows, the whole community eats.
This series is part of a new quarterly initiative by The Wright Village to connect, inspire, and nourish Durham’s business ecosystem through collaboration, storytelling, and shared growth.### 📩 Questions?
Email: events@thewrightvillage.com
Follow us: @thwrightvillagerdu## Join Us!
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Past events
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