You’re not just invited. You’re expected.

Walk in warm.

Sep17Thursday

10:45 AM–11:30 AMStay for lunch and mingle afterward.

Clouds Brewing505 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Why register first?

The system remembers, so people can host.

01
You make a light commitment.
No application. No account. Just your name, email, and phone.
02
The room gets ready.
Members know a guest is coming and can make the right introductions.
03
You arrive with context.
You already know who is in the room and where your best conversations might start.

Meet the room before the room

People worth knowing.

RDU Heatwave is category-exclusive and relationship-first. These are the people you can expect to meet—not a random stack of name tags.

Restoration & General Contractor

Carter Helms

Franco RestorationsCarter is a Business Development Manager with Franco Restorations, a local, family-owned business right here in the Triangle. Carter and his team take care of residential and commercial loss relating to water, fire, mold, or storm damage. Franco Restorations is also a licensed general contractor and can take care of your larger home renovation projects. Great introductions for Carter are owners of small, local plumbi

Website & Software Development

Will Sigmon

Will Sigmon Media CompanyWill is a full-stack developer behind Will Sigmon Media Company, building polished front ends, dependable back ends, and native iOS apps. Deeply versed in AI, he turns complex technology into useful products—“We make complex tech simple” as a technical partner for web, iOS, AI, and polished digital experiences.

Financial Advisor

Craig Morrill

Summit Global InvestmentsCraig brings financial-advisory experience from Summit Global Investments. He helps clients make informed decisions by putting long-term goals, financial choices, and market considerations into perspective.

Mortgage Lender

Robert Courts

Advantage LendingRobert brings mortgage-lending expertise from Advantage Lending. He helps borrowers understand their financing choices and the steps between early planning and closing.

Marketing

Rusty Sutton

Monkey Fans CreativeRusty represents Monkey Fans Creative in the marketing seat. He brings a creative perspective to brand visibility, messaging, and the ways businesses stay memorable.

Accountant

Roni Payne

R Payne Financial ServicesNew Business Owners — Entrepreneurs who want to connect with an accountant early in their business journey and need education and guidance on business finances, bookkeeping, taxes, and building a strong financial foundation. Growing Business Owners — Established business owners who are ready to outsource accounting responsibilities such as bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, tax preparation, tax planning, and other ongo

HOA Management

David Mercado

William Douglas ManagementDavid represents William Douglas Management in HOA management. His work connects community needs, property operations, and the coordination required to keep associations moving.

Residential Realtor

Sue Kerata

Century 21 Real EstateSue brings residential real-estate experience from Century 21 Real Estate. She helps buyers and sellers navigate the decisions, details, and relationships involved in a home move.

Private Event Space Owner

Jake Berlin

Portal HQJake owns Portal HQ, a private event space built for memorable local gatherings. He brings an entrepreneurial perspective shaped by hosting, operating, and representing a flexible venue.

Personal Insurance

Braden Meagher

NC Farm BureauBraden Meagher represents the personal insurance seat through NC Farm Bureau. They bring that expertise to a relationship-first network of local professionals.

Branding & Graphic Design

Jason Braden

Eko SketchJason Braden represents the branding & graphic design seat through Eko Sketch. They bring that expertise to a relationship-first network of local professionals.

Organization Specialist

Susan Henson

SpaceLift OrganizingA professional organizer, I bring neuroscience to homes and offices by calming areas of chaos and disorganization. Results include emotional peace, higher productivity, stable mood, clear thinking, better focus, and an overall nervous system reset.

Travel Curator

Awilda Rivera

Artemis World TravelAwilda Rivera represents the travel curator seat through Artemis World Travel. They bring that expertise to a relationship-first network of local professionals.

Group benefits

Barbie Hauber

Jones Insurance AdvisorsI’m a dedicated Benefits Producer and Consultant focused on helping businesses design and manage employee benefits programs that balance quality, value, and long-term sustainability. I work closely with employers to understand their unique needs, provide strategic guidance, and simplify the benefits process from plan selection through ongoing support. With a client-first approach, I strive to build lasting relationsh

Business & Private Banker

Manny Opoku, Jr.

South State BankManny Opoku, Jr. represents the business & private banker seat through South State Bank. They bring that expertise to a relationship-first network of local professionals.

Pet Sitter

Erika Beckett

Erika Beckett Pet SittingErika provides pet-sitting services through Erika Beckett Pet Sitting. She supports pet owners who need dependable care and peace of mind while they are away.

Especially welcome right now

The room still has room.

You do not have to fit one of these categories to visit. But if one sounds like you, the team is particularly excited to start that conversation.

I’d like to visit

01Plumbing

02Commercial Insurance

The practical part

Show up. We’ll handle the welcome.

Meet us atClouds Brewing505 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Keep up with the teamRDU Heatwave on LinkedInWeekly meeting posts and official event updates