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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.

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  • Prompt to Product: Bring Your App Idea to Life

    Prompt to Product: Bring Your App Idea to Life

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    What if you could turn an idea into a working app without writing a single line of code?

    AI-powered app builders are opening new possibilities for entrepreneurs, making it easier to create digital tools without traditional development experience. But getting useful results takes more than entering a quick prompt. It requires knowing how to communicate your vision, structure your instructions, and refine what AI creates.

    In this live demonstration, I'll take you behind the scenes of an application I built using Base44: the Daily Clarity Journal. We'll explore how the app works, identify opportunities to improve it, and use audience suggestions to demonstrate how AI prompting can turn ideas into real changes.

    We'll also explore how entrepreneurs can apply these same principles to their businesses, from organizing operations and simplifying recurring tasks to improving customer experiences and exploring new digital products or services.

    You'll learn a practical four-part prompting framework, participate in a short exercise to identify an app opportunity for your own business and draft an initial prompt, and discover how to evaluate and refine AI-generated applications. We'll also discuss important considerations such as testing, privacy, security, and platform limitations.

    No coding experience or paid Base44 subscription is required to attend. You'll leave with a reusable prompting framework and resources to continue exploring your own app ideas after the workshop.

    About the Facilitator
    Cashem Holland is the Founder of BOSS UP Focus & Clarity Solutions, where he helps entrepreneurs and established small business owners create stronger, more efficient businesses through practical strategy, AI, automation, and operational systems. His work focuses on helping business owners identify inefficient manual processes, improve customer journeys, streamline lead generation and follow-up, and use technology to reduce repetitive work. Cash also has an extensive background in education, which allows him to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable steps that entrepreneurs can immediately apply to their businesses.

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  • Village Wednesdays

    Village Wednesdays

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Midweek reset: $5 coworking, smoothies, food trucks & networking every 2nd Wednesday at The Wright Note Café. Work, connect, recharge.

    ## Village Wednesdays: Midweek Reset at The Wright Note Café

    Looking for a productive space to work, connect, and recharge midweek?
    Village Wednesdays is your weekly reset—bringing together entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers for a day of focused work, good energy, and community.

    ### ✨ What to Expect

    • $5 Coworking (All Day)

    Work from a vibrant, collaborative environment designed to help you stay productive and inspired.

    • Smoothie Wednesdays (Exclusive)

    Fresh, made-to-order smoothies available only on Wednesdays—the perfect midweek fuel.

    • Food Truck Pop-Up

    Grab lunch from a rotating lineup of local food vendors.

    ### 🤝 Special Feature: Networking Lunch (Every 2nd Wednesday)

    Join us every second Wednesday of the month for an extended Networking Lunch Edition of Village Wednesdays.

    • Meet local entrepreneurs and professionals
    • Build meaningful connections
    • Grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming space

    ### 💡 Who This Is For

    • Entrepreneurs & small businessJoin Us! owners
    • Remote workers & freelancers
    • Creatives & community builders
    • Anyone looking for a productive + social midweek vibe

    ### 🎯 Why Attend?

    Because Wednesdays at The Wright Village just hit different.
    Come to work. Stay for the connections. Leave recharged.

    ### 📍 Location

    The Wright Note Café

    ### 🎟️ Admission

    $5 Coworking (pay at entry or reserve your spot)

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  • Lunch & Link - Reflect & Refuel

    Lunch & Link - Reflect & Refuel

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community!

    ## Lunch & Link

    Theme: Reflect & Refuel
    Lunch & Link is a relaxed, no-pressure lunch gathering designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect, refuel, and build real community—Wright Village style!
    Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, this casual networking experience creates space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection without the awkward pitches or forced small talk.
    This month's theme, Reflect & Refuel, is all about tightening what already exists. Whether you're looking to expand your network, find collaborators, gain new perspectives, or simply connect with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey, this conversation is for you.
    Whether you are growing your business, growing your network, or simply looking for a midweek reset, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical nuggets, and new connections that can continue long after lunch is over.

    ## What to Expect

    • A relaxed lunch networking experience
    • A 30-minute guided conversation
    • Authentic conversations centered around Reflecting & Refueling
    • Practical insights and real-world takeaways you can apply immediately
    • Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders
    • No pressure. No pitches. Just community.

    ## Lunch Options

    🍽️ Grab lunch from our Wednesday Lunch Pop-Up, bring your own lunch, or simply come for the conversation.

    ### Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections.

    Every 2nd Wednesday
    11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Wright Note Cafe | The Wright Village

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  • 3rd Annual Harvest Marketplace & Open House -COUNTRY COMES TO THE CITY!

    3rd Annual Harvest Marketplace & Open House -COUNTRY COMES TO THE CITY!

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Get ready, Raleigh! We're bringing a little country charm to the city for The Wright Village's 3rd Annual Harvest Marketplace & Open House!

    3rd Annual Harvest Marketplace & Open House
    Country Comes to the City!

    Harvest Marketplace is back at The Wright Village, and we're bringing a little country charm to Raleigh!

    Join us for our 3rd Annual Harvest Marketplace & Open House, an afternoon of local shopping, fall festivities, good food, and community connection.

    Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts, discovering new small businesses, or simply enjoying a Sunday afternoon with family and friends, there's a place for you at The Village!

    ### What to Expect

    SHOP LOCAL & DISCOVER SMALL BUSINESSES
    Browse a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, clothing, accessories, gifts, specialty products, and more. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community.

    FOOD & FALL FAVORITES
    Enjoy food and treats available for purchase from participating food vendors.

    A LITTLE COUNTRY-INSPIRED FUN
    We're adding a country twist to this year's marketplace with seasonal touches, music, and a relaxed atmosphere for friends and families to enjoy.
    We'll share additional activities and special features as they're confirmed!

    EXPLORE THE WRIGHT VILLAGE
    Take a look around The Wright Village and discover our coworking spaces, meeting rooms, creative spaces, and resources designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

    ### Event Details

    Sunday, November 15, 2026
    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Wright Village
    399 Hubert Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    ADMISSION IS FREE!
    Food, shopping, and select activities may have additional costs.

    ### Come Shop, Connect & Celebrate Fall!

    Harvest Marketplace is an opportunity to bring our community together, support local businesses, and enjoy the season.
    Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend part of your Sunday with us at The Village.
    Shop Local. Celebrate Fall. Discover The Village.
    Reserve your FREE ticket today!

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