OUR MISSION
We support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in Raleigh, by providing access to business loans, business development services, and networking opportunities. We welcome all applications on a rolling basis so please apply today. We will contact you directly from your application when we start planning interviews for the next class!
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HERE’S WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE SAYING
LEARN MORE AT A LAUNCHRALEIGH INFORMATION SESSION
BUSINESS TRAINING
10 Classes of 3 hours each
MICRO-LOANS
Access to Small Loans
MENTORS
An assigned mentor from the business community
NETWORKING
Network with other entrepreneurs and business owners
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WHO WE ARE
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
ROTARY DISTRICT 7710
WHO IS LAUNCHRALEIGH?
Created by the North Raleigh Rotary Club, LaunchRALEIGH strives to develop successful entrepreneurs who have limited access to financial and business resources.
Our program is modeled after LaunchDETROIT, a successful community building program created in 2013 by Rotary leaders in Detroit.
WHO IS ROTARY?
We are 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. We do projects in our community and around the world and exchange ideas on how we can make an impact.
WHO IS NORTH RALEIGH ROTARY AND ROTARY DISTRICT 7710?
Our club is made up of 60 men and women who join together to serve our community and have fun. We often work in conjunction with 46 other local clubs across 10 counties forming Rotary District 7710. Across the world there are 1.2 million friends and neighbors who proudly call themselves Rotarians.
A RALEIGH INITIATIVE
Our network of local partners in Raleigh provides a broad network of support and resources for our entrepreneurs.
2024 CALENDAR
INTERVIEWS ON ZOOM
THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11TH
CLASS SCHEDULE & GRADUATION
CLASSES IN PERSON
ORIENTATION AUG 27TH
CLASS STARTS SEPTEMBER 3RD
CLASS GRADUATION
January 2025
GET INVOLVED
READY TO JOIN THE NEXT LAUNCHRALEIGH CLASS?
We’re looking to partner with current small business owners who would benefit from the combination of business and financial resources that LaunchRALEIGH provides. Entrepreneurs with great new business ideas will also be considered.
INTERESTED IN BEING A MENTOR?
Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our students, and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. Learn more about the role and mentorship opportunity with LaunchRALEIGH.
BRING THE LAUNCHRALEIGH MODEL TO YOUR COMMUNITY
We have created a template to help other communities replicate this popular program. Discover how….