RDU SMB Meetup

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Panel Discussion Topic: TBD RDU SMB Meetup  | June 23, 2026  |  5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Keller Williams Raleigh 4700 Homewood Ct Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27609 TOPIC: Under the Hood: How Three Owners Actually Run Their Businesses on AI Speakers: - Monte Marcum OWNER/FILTA RALEIGH-DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL  - Steve Rock PRESIDENT/ ROACK GRADING  - Brandon Smith PARTNER / DISRUPTIVE PROCESS SOLUTIONS EVeryone's talking about AI, but few will show you exactly what they're doing with it. Three local owners pull back the curtain on their day-to-day — the tools, the workflows they've built, and the honest wins and headaches along the way. Come see what it really looks like inside a business using AI, not just talking about it. Event Details •        Free entry •        Free appetizers on the house •        Raffle prizes giveaway •        Consistently rated 4.9+ out of 5 by attendees •   Bring cash for our 50-50 raffle tickets Hosted by Helen Zhang, Partner – Futurise Growth Partners and Alejandro Morales— Stoa Agency Proudly sponsored by Exit Factor of Raleigh-Durham, Helmwise, Athena Assessment. Bring cash for the 50-50 raffles to support the community! Event Agenda: 05:00pm-06:15pm Networking 06:15pm-07:30pm Panel Discussion 07:30pm-08:00pm Networking Some FAQs: Q: Can I invite others? A: Please do! But please forward them this RSVP page to register. Q: Is there a cost to attend? A: No, but please support our generous venue by buying food and drinks. Please note automatic gratuity of 20% will be added to all checks.Q: What should I wear? A: Dress Casually, this is a fun get-together of local business owners. Q: How can I support the community via sponsorship? A: Sponsorships range from $200-500/event, but can make a big impact on the community, please reach out to the host Helen to get more information about sponsorships. You can also donate books and gifts. Our promise to you is that all the sponsorships we receive will be put back in the community.