The Loading Dock

Every business owner hits a wall. A website that won't cooperate, a marketing question you can't quite crack, a tech problem eating your afternoon.

That's what The Help Desk is for. Once a month, Marketing Manager Kim Anderson creates a pop-up help desk alongside a co-mentor with deep tech expertise, giving our solopreneurs and small business owner members a real person to sit down with and work through whatever's stuck.

📍 Dock 1053, Monday, August 24, 12 to 1pm
📍 Beryl, Wednesday, August 26, 12 to 1pm, with co-mentor Jacob from Snazzy Solutions
📍 Wake Forest, Tuesday, August 18, 12 to 1pm, with co-mentor Bill from Emulent

Bring your laptop, bring your questions, and leave with an answer instead of another afternoon of guessing.

Mark your calendar or RSVP in The Dock Exchange.

Running a business means wearing every hat, and "financial forecaster" is one of the trickier ones to wear well. Cash flow surprises and budgets that feel more like guesses than plans, sound familiar?

Financial clarity is what makes sustainable growth possible, and it doesn't have to mean hiring a full finance team overnight. In this Wake Forest Founders session, we're exploring how AI tools can support smarter budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making, without replacing the judgment only you and your advisors bring to the table.

You'll learn how to:
Use AI to support cash flow forecasting
Analyze pricing and expenses more effectively
Improve budget planning and financial insight

This isn't about handing your finances over to a robot. It's about better visibility, more confident planning, and fewer surprises down the road.

Register for free to join Wake Forest Founders- AI For Finance & Budget Optimization
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 13
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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International Coworking Day is August 9th, and this Friday we wanted to get ahead of the calendar to say thank you.

Whether you're a longtime member, someone who's used a day pass or booked a meeting room, or simply someone who has followed and supported The Loading Dock from the outside, this community exists because of you.

Coworking has never just been about desks and WiFi. It's about the connections made in a shared kitchen, the referrals passed between neighbors, and the businesses that grow stronger because they didn't have to grow alone.

To our members, our guests, and our extended community, thank you for choosing to build something local, together!

Running a business is exciting. It's also lonely at the top, and no one really prepares you for how many decisions land solely on your desk.

That's what Owner to Owner is for. Hosted by our President, Jessie Hathcock, this monthly gathering is built for current Loading Dock members who own their businesses to swap challenges, share wins, and get real advice from people sitting in the same seat.

📍 Dock 1053, Wednesday, August 12, 12 to 1:30pm
📍 Beryl, Tuesday, August 18, 12 to 1:30pm
📍 Wake Forest, Thursday, August 27, 11:30am to 1pm

No agenda, no pitch, just owners talking to owners. Bring your questions, bring your struggles, bring your wins, and leave with a room full of people who get it.

Not a member yet? This is what community at The Loading Dock looks like.

New at Dock 1053! 🚪 Introducing Private Office Pods, coming August 2026.

Fully enclosed, lockable spaces built for focus, privacy, and calls without interruption, sit-stand desks, adjustable lighting, power at your fingertips, plus access to everything else The Loading Dock offers: enterprise WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and 24/7 access.

Only 4 pods available, and waitlist members get first access! Learn more about PODS and pricing > https://bit.ly/4gsAHVh

New in August at The Loading Dock!
🗣️ Introducing our Owner to Owner Roundtable, a monthly member only gathering 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.

🕛 12:00-1:30 PM
📍 1053: Aug 12 | Beryl: Aug 18 | Wake Forest: Aug 27

New in August at The Loading Dock!

🎤 Introducing The Dock Exchange Live, where 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, and real conversation, this is where connections are made intentionally and community is built. Same day, same time, every month, facilitated by your campus team, open to all members.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1053 - 3rd Thursday

Beryl - 2nd Tuesday

Wake Forest - 1st Tuesday

Join Midtown Magazine for an evening of networking, refreshments, and community as we celebrate our partners at North Hills.

Thursday, July 23, from 5:30–7:30 PM at ArtSource Fine Art & Framing in North Hills.

This casual networking event is an opportunity for our advertisers, partners, and friends to connect with fellow business leaders, pick up the latest issues of Midtown and 5 West, and spend time with our team in a relaxed setting.

Guests will enjoy complimentary beer courtesy of Sneaky Penguin Brewery, wine from Adagio Vineyards, and light bites provided by Sixty Vines while mingling among the beautiful artwork at ArtSource.

Whether you're looking to make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, or simply unwind with fellow members of the Midtown community, we hope you'll join us for an enjoyable evening of conversation, networking, and celebration.

Grab details and tickets here >
https://bit.ly/4vIAoK0

New in August at The Loading Dock!

💻 Introducing Help Desk Meetups, a monthly pop-up for members where solopreneurs and small business owners sit down with an expert mentor for hands-on help with whatever tech challenge or marketing question they're facing. Led by Marketing Manager Kim alongside a tech savvy co-mentor, so you can get back to running your business instead of getting stuck on it.

Same day, same time, each location, each month!

🕛 12:00-1:00 PM
📍 1053: 4th Monday | Beryl: 4th Wednesday (with Jacob Wonder Snazzy Solutions - Website Design & Development) | Wake Forest: 3rd Tuesday (with Bill from Emulent)