October Public Events
WAke Forest Founders: AI Series- Ai For Product Design & Innovation
Thursday, October 8th | 12:00 PM -1:30 PM
Participants will explore how AI can assist with idea generation, visual concepts, and iterative design, helping teams move from concept to refinement more efficiently. The emphasis on practical workflows that support creativity and informed decision-making.
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce (In Person)
350 S White Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
GREATER RALEIGH CHAMBER: The Owner's Table
Tuesday, October 13th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
No presentations.
No sales pitches.
No fluff.
It is a focused, owner-only exchange where small business owners sit with other owners, talk through real challenges, share what they are learning, and leave with ideas they can put to work.
What to expect:
Attendees will rotate through table conversations focused on the issues owners are navigating right now: growth, leadership, AI, profitability, culture, and the day-to-day hurdles that come with building a business.
Each table will be guided by a featured conversation lead, but the real value comes from the owners in the conversation.
The Loading Dock - Beryl (In-Person)
☕ WAKE FOREST CHAMBER: Coffee Club
Friday, October 9th | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Loading Dock Members Welcome
The Loading Dock Wake Forest (In-Person)
What to Expect:
Complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks
Opportunity to network with professionals from diverse industries
Casual, friendly atmosphere to make new contacts & swap business cards
A fun raffle opportunity!
Non-members > Learn More and Register Here
Member Only Events
Members, don’t forget, you can RSVP to these events and add them to your calendar through The Dock Exchange online community hub.
Member Breakfasts
What:
Every month, each campus hosts a free Member Breakfast where you can slow down, share a meal, and connect with the people building businesses right alongside you. No agenda, no pressure, just good food and good people. These can easily be found on the member events calendar.
When:
Dock 1053 - Friday, Oct 2nd @ 9AM
Beryl - Wednesday, Oct 15th @ 9:45
Wake Forest - Wednesday, Oct 14th @ 9:30 AM
Owner-to-Owner
What:
A monthly owner to owner roundtable, led by our President, Jessie Hathcock, giving founders, owners, and executives a safe space to bring their toughest business challenges and work through them together. Business ownership can feel isolating, this is your sounding board and your community, same day, same time, every month.
When:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Dock 1053, 2nd Wednesday: Oct. 14th
Beryl, 3rd Tuesday: Oct. 20th
Wake Forest, 4th Thursday: Oct. 22nd
The Help Desk
What:
A monthly Help Desk lunchtime pop-up where members who are solopreneurs and small business owners get hands-on help with website, social media, and marketing challenges, no need to figure it all out alone. Sessions run 12 to 1 PM, led by Marketing Manager Kim alongside a tech savvy co-mentor.
When:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dock 1053, 4th Monday: Oct. 26th
Beryl, 4th Wednesday: Oct. 28th (co-mentor Jacob Wonder from Snazzy Solutions)
Wake Forest, 3rd Tuesday: Oct. 20th (co-mentor Bill Ross from Emulent)
The Dock Exchange live
What:
Once a month, the people you pass in the hallway, share the coffee pot with, and nod to in the parking lot become something more. Snacks, drinks, prompted question name badges, real conversation. This is where member connections are intentionally made and community is built (minus the rigid networking feel).
When:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dock 1053, 3rd Thursday: Oct.15th
Beryl, 2nd Tuesday: Oct.13th
Wake Forest, 1st Tuesday: Oct. 6th