RDU SMB Meetup

​Deals, Risk, and Day One: The Real Story of Buying Your Way Into Ownership

​RDU SMB Meetup  | June 23, 2026  |  5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

​Carolina Ale House – Brier Creek  |  7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617

​Speakers:

​Mark Mcnally

​Vice President/AIRCON Service Group

​Michael Johnson

​President/Speedpro NW Raleigh

​Jeff Matuszak

​Managing Partner/Directus Holdings LLC

​Event Details

​•        Free entry

​•        Free appetizers on the house

​•        Raffle prize ( $100 gift card) 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.