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APRIL 2018B U S I N E S S MATTERS
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce • 350 S. White Street • Wake Forest, NC 27587(919) 556-1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org
Check Us Out Online!
Inside this Issue:
Community Investors p 2
New Members p 3
Accelerate Wake Forest p 3
On the Scene p 4
Business After Hours p 4
Meet in the Street p 5
Calendar of Events p 6
Prevention Training p 6
Volunteers Needed p 6
Chamber 101 p 6
Family Fun Fair p 7
Online Branding Class p 8
YP Social p 8
Book Club TED Talks p 8
Community Raffle p 9
Chamber Foundation Focuses on Workforce Development, Financial Literacy The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress has a busy month planned for April. Two major events are scheduled which will help local youth learn how to obtain and keep a job, as well as improve their financial literacy. On April 13, the Foundation will focus on workforce development by hosting a Job Success 101 Seminar for students ages 16-20. Students will learn how to get a job interview, how to succeed and obtain a job, and then how to keep a job. A mini job fair will follow the seminar. Businesses interested in hiring students for current openings or summer jobs are invited to staff a table at the job fair. Contact Corey Hutcherson, (919) 556-1519 by April 6 for details and to sign up. On April 25, the Foundation is holding its first Financial Literacy Reality Fair. The Foundation believes empowering youth with a better understanding of the reality of money and every day use is a much needed benefit to the community.
The Fair will be held at Wake Forest Middle School. The goal is to give the eighth-grade students a better understanding of money, expenses, budgeting and wants versus needs. More than 100 students will walk through the fair armed with a career choice sheet, a clipboard and a calculator. Their first stop is to visit Uncle Sam to deduct taxes; next they open an account at a financial station; then they visit booths for housing, transportation, insurance, food, clothing, utilities, entertainment, and more. At the end of the exercise, the students see how much money they need per the lifestyle choices they make. If they have leftover money they are encouraged to open a savings account. If they are over budget, they are directed to the Money Management/S.O.S. booth for financial assistance. The Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can help, visit www.wakeforestchamberfoundation.org.
Have you bought your raffle tickets yet? The Chamber is trying a new fundraiser this year, a Community Raffle. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Chamber programming, which helps our members grow their businesses, and helps all member employees with personal and professional development. We are also making a substantial donation to the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Tickets are $50 each. Can we count on you to buy at least one? Your $50 will go a long way towards supporting our work. As a bonus, you may be the lucky winner of $10,000, or one of the other 14 fabulous prizes! Click to the right for more details.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSRondi Furgason - ChairCenturyLink
Seth Asbill, Edward Jones
Don Bowman, Wake Electric Membership Corp.
Jodi Darrohn, Blue Wave Pressure Washing
Cathy Easop, Allstate - Thomas Walters
Terence Everitt, Law Office of Terence J. Everitt
Dr. Bill Harrison, Parlér Properties
Ryan Hutchinson, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ron Lancaster, BB&T
Mike Olson, Dynasty Communications
Mike Perry, Michael K. Perry, Attorney, P.A.
Jennifer Ray, Redwood Productions, Inc.
David Williams, Focus Design Builders LLC
Jeff Williams, Williams Advisory Group
CHAMBER STAFFAnn Welton, [email protected]
Corey Hutcherson, VP of Community [email protected]
Jennifer Jones, Membership Development [email protected]
Nancy Franz, Administrative [email protected]
Carol Fekaris, Events [email protected]
Neosha Smith, Communications [email protected]
Blanche Taylor, Stakeholder [email protected]
Mission StatementRepresenting business, serving community, and
enhancing the quality of life.
B & W Hardware, Co.Bumgarner & Martin OrthodonticsCapital PowersportsChick-fil-A Wake ForestChris Leith Automotive Duke Raleigh HospitalEdward JonesEngine Masters Outdoor Power EquipmentFidelity BankFocus Design Builders LLCGalaxy Fun ParkGoldfish Swim SchoolHasentree/Toll BrothersHeritage Club/1250 Heritage Club RestaurantMechanical HVAC Services, Inc. Sam’s Club - Capital Blvd. (Wake Forest)State Employees Credit UnionThe Sutherland Triangle Town CenterUltra Electronics - 3 Phoenix Wake Forest FederalWake Forest SmilesWal-MartWarren Shackleford, Attorneys, PLLCWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
Allen Tate Realtors Allstate - Thomas WaltersBranch Banking & TrustHartsfield & Nash Insurance AgencyNorth State BankRedwood Productions, Inc.SunTrustTraditions at Wake ForestWakeMed
COMMUNITY LEADERSBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson UnderwoodSoutheastern Baptist Theological SeminaryUNC Rex Healthcare
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Business Matters • APRIL 2018 p 3
Welcome to the Chamber!
Total Insurance 8480 Honeycutt Road, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27615(919) 714-7424 • http://www.totalbiz.us
United Real Estate Raleigh Please Call for an Appointment: (919) 215-3853
Capital City Law 116 N. Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27601(919) 346-7499 • https://capitalcitylawnc.com
Chefs For Seniors Please Call for an Appointment: (984) 960-9563 http://chefsforseniors.com/raleigh
Adriana Rogers - Ice Skating Instructor Please Call for an Appointment: (845) 216-5624http://Adrianaskates.weebly.com
Better Business Bureau/BBB5540 Munford Road, Suite 130, Raleigh 27612 (919) 277-4222 • http://bbb.org
School of Rock Wake Forest 1009 Wood Poppy Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-339-8681 • https://www.schoolofrock.com/
Thank you to these local businesses who joined the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce between 3/1/18 and 3/28/18. We appreciate your support of the work of the Chamber!
A group of local investors have announced a new program intended to stimulate entrepreneurship and business growth in Wake Forest. Called “Accelerate Wake Forest,” the initiative was inspired by the successful television show, “Shark Tank.” Area inventors and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors in front of an invited audience. If an idea appeals to one or more of the investors, they will offer financial backing in exchange for a percentage of the business. After the event, any further details and negotiations between the investor and the entrepreneur to complete the deal will be confidential. “Accelerate Wake Forest has brought together a great group of investors. We are active in the Community, want to encourage economic development, and see this as a way of giving back.” said Deborah Bordeaux, a member of the Investors Panel for the event. Spearheaded by business owner Mike Johnson and Wake Forest Chamber President Ann Welton, the program has been in development for several months. “Gathering a number of investors with the interest and the financial wherewithal to
make investments was the first step,” Johnson said. “We have a great group in place and they’re excited and ready to hear from applicants.” Accelerate Wake Forest is sponsored by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Wakefield/Wake Forest. It’s following up on a Wake Forest Rotary Club-sponsored program, Launch Wake Forest, which provides training and mentorships to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Investors will make deals at their discretion. No offer will be made to, or solicited from the audience. Anyone interested in applying for Accelerate Wake Forest can email [email protected] for an application. Completed applications must be submitted by May 3, 2018. All applications will be reviewed by an Invitation Committee, and finalists will be invited to present their business plans in person at a special event hosted by Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Wakefield/Wake Forest at Wake Electric on May 24. For more information, contact Ann Welton via email at: [email protected], or by phone at 919-556-1519.
Local Investors Launch “Accelerate Wake Forest”
Floor Coverings International - Wake Forest 4154 Shearon Farms Ave., Suite 102, Wake Forest(984) 242-6382http://wakeforest.floorcoveringsinternational.com
Get Out and PrayPlease Call for an Appointment: (919) 389-6741 http://www.getoutandpray.com
Renaissance Care Home 612 Red Clover Court, Wake Forest(919) 570-7000 • http://www.renaissancecarehome.com
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On the SceneVisit our Flickr Account for photos from all of our events
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Join us on April 19th for the Chamber's most popular networking event, BusinessAfter Hours! This month's event is hosted by O2 Fitness, with co-hosts City Barbequeand White Street Brewing Company. O2 Fitness will be offering tours and will also begiving away a 3-month and 6-month membership.
O2 Fitness at The Factory features high-quality cardio machines, strength-trainingequipment, unlimited group fitness classes, a personal training program (includingtwo free Program Design sessions), upscale locker rooms, towel service, basketballcourt, Kids Club, and access to all 24 O2 Fitness locations.
Thursday, April 19, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 pm
1839 S. Main Street Wake Forest
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The Chamber’s Meet in the Street arts and crafts festival, presented by Engine Masters Outdoor Power Equipment, is happening Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm in downtown Wake Forest. We have an exciting plans for our 38th annual event! NEW THIS YEAR! Rickshaw Service sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest. We will have three rickshaws running along Elm Avenue to take visitors to White, Brooks and Taylor streets. But how do you get there in the first place? Just hop aboard a free shuttle at the Wake Forest Sam’s Club. Shuttles will run from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, thanks to Sam’s Club Wake Forest and Banks Kerr YMCA. While you’re at Meet in the Street, browse hundreds of booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, as well as booths featuring local businesses. The Young Entrepreneurs Fair, presented by Blue Wave Pressure Washing, will return in the Chamber’s parking lot and will feature handmade wares by local children ages 9-14. Come out and support these budding entrepreneurs! On Owen Street you’ll find the Main Stage, presented by UNC REX Healthcare. Bring your chairs and enjoy great live music all Day. Check out our line up: Majic | Listen The Tyson Brothers | Listen Irresistible Groove | Listen John King | Listen The White Street Brewing Company’s Beer Garden is moving to the Fidelity Bank parking lot on Owen Street, and in its old location you’ll find a Community Raffle showcase. Buy your last minute raffle tickets and browse booths from businesses that donated prizes as well as local nonprofits. Enjoy the Performance Plaza, presented by WakeMed, on Taylor Street. It will feature entertainment and demonstrations from: Flourish Baton Club Dance Dynamics Innovative Martial Arts Gartrell the Great-Magician The Carolina PineCones Nan’s School of Dance Master Chang’s Martial Arts Destiny Dance Institute/Wake Forest Civic Ballet Special appearances also will take place throughout the day, including a visit from the North Carolina FC Football Club, and Muddy the Mudcat from the Carolina Mudcats baseball team. As in past years, children will be able to enjoy free activities in the Children’s Village, presented by The Goddard School of Wake Forest, on Taylor Street, including inflatables, arts and crafts, and a visit with the Wake Forest Fire Department. The Bicycle Safety
Fair will be located in the Town Hall Lot off Brooks Street.
Interested in the food offerings? This list of food trucks and vendors will tempt your tastebuds: Cousins Maine Lobster, Sweet Traditions by LeAne, City Barbeque, Gooey’s American Grille, The Creative Caribbean Cook & Catering, Big Al’s BBQ & Catering Services Inc., Kona Ice of Raleigh, Fully Loaded Fritters, Fuzzy’s Empanadas, Crabdaddy’s, Gussys Greek, The Wandering Moose, D & J
Concessions, Bulkogi Truck LLC, Havana Dave’s, Charlies Kabob, Tropical Delights, LLC, Pelican’s SnoBalls of Wake Forest, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sunshine Delights, Lumpy’s Ice Cream, and Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream.
Want to be treated like a VIP at Meet in the Street? New this year is a special VIP Tent located near the main stage. Enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy complimentary refreshments in the VIP Tent. We’ll also have a special Meet and Greet with country music artist and Meet in the Street performer John King. Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale April 9 (limited supply).
Meet in the Street Volunteers Needed Meet in the Street draws tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Wake Forest. It takes a village of volunteers to run the event, and we’d love your help! Volunteer by yourself or with your family for an hour or two. Get a nifty free t-shirt, and then spend the rest of your day enjoying the festival. If you have high school aged children, they can receive community service hours by volunteering. VIf you're interested in being added to our volunteer roster to be notified in mid-April, please email Carol Fekaris at [email protected] or call her at (919) 556-1519 option 4.
Excited for Meet in the Street? You should be!
Grand Sponsor
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Calendar of EventsApril 5 | 6:00 pm Ribbon Cutting / 5:00 - 8:00 pm Open House Ribbon Cutting for Gentle Family Dentistry 304 Capcom Avenue, Wake Forest
April 9 | 8:30 - 10:00 am Wake Forest Chamber Connections Wake Electric Community Room, 100 S. Franklin Street, Wake Forest
April 12 | 10:00 - 11:00 am Enhanced Online Branding Workshop North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber, 350 S. White Street, Wake Forest
April 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Ribbon Cutting for Salon Serenity Spa 1002 Durham Road, Suite 800, Wake Forest
April 12 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm Women’s Business Alliance Social Legacy Wake Forest Apartments Clubhouse, 1421 Legacy Falls Drive, Wake Forest
April 16 | 11:30 - 1:00 pm Leadership Lit TED Talk Viewing & Discussion North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber, 350 S. White Street, Wake Forest
April 18 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm Wake Forest Young Professionals Social Kanata Mills Model Home, 8600 Hugget Lane, Wake Forest
April 19 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm Business After Hours hosted by O2 Fitness, with co-hosts City Barbeque and White Street Brewing Company O2 Fitness at The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street, Wake Forest
April 25 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Sexual Harassment & Retaliation Prevention Training Wake Electric Membership Corp. Community Room, 100 S. Franklin Street, Wake Forest
April 27 | 8:30 - 10:00 am Chamber 101 North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber, 350 S. White Street, Wake Forest
For additional information and to register, as well as updates to our calendar listings,
visit www.wakeforestchamber.org
Event Spotlight: Prevention of Sexual Harassment & Retaliation Training on April 25 On April 25, a half-day workshop will be held to educate the business community on the prevention of sexual harassment and retaliation. This interactive and engaging training is designed to help employers recognize harassment and how to discourage and respond to it. Benita Clark, vice president for human resources and college safety at Wake Tech Community College, will lead this informative training. Every Chamber member business should have a represenative at this meeting. What you don’t know can cost you! The workshop is free for Wake Forest Chamber members and $25 for non-members, and will be held April 25 from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm in Wake Electric’s community room, 100 S. Franklin Street, Wake Forest. Click for complete details and to register online.
The Chamber is recruiting volunteers to sell Community Raffle tickets during the month of April. Volunteers who sell at least 5 tickets will be entered in a drawing for a free ticket ($50 value). Volunteers who sell 15 tickets will get a free ticket! If you’d like to help the Chamber raise much needed funds for its programming in 2018, please consider signing up today. Contact Corey Hutcherson at [email protected] or at(919) 556-1519 option 2.
Do you have a wide social circle? We could use your help!
Chamber 101 is held the fourth Friday of every month to give new members, new employees of existing member firms, and those wishing for a refresher course information on how to maximize their experience with the Wake Forest Chamber. This interactive workshop provides information on Chamber programming and events, volunteer opportunities, and how to grow your business network. You’ll also be taught how to use Chamber online tools for branding efforts. Bring your laptop, tablet or mobile device and get hands-on training during the class. Finally, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with other Chamber members. The next Chamber 101 is Friday, April 27, from 8:30 - 10:00 am in the North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber, 350 S. White Street, Wake Forest. Register online
New to the Chamber? 101 is the Answer to all your Questions
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SATURDAY APR7 7AM–12PM
For information and details about this event, call 919.554.2445.
Bring the whole family to the CenturyLink Retail Store on April 7th for:
14111 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
Find out about CenturyLink and have a whole lot of fun.
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Starting in April, Leadership Lit, the Chamber’s book club, will now be meeting monthly by adding TED Talk discussions every other month. Members are invited to come view the featured TED Talk, then enjoy a discussion with your peers. The first TED discussion will be held April 16 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber. Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on body language will be viewed and discussed. Cuddy is a social psychologist who argues that body language doesn’t only affect how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. She suggests that “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. Leadership Lit meetings are held free of charge for all Wake Forest Chamber members. Register online
Book Club Expands to TED Talks
Join the Wake Forest Young Professionals on April 18 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for a fun and exciting social with our partner, Terramor Homes! Come out to their Kanata Mills subdivision and participate in a scavenger hunt throughout several model homes. The team that is able to solve all of the riddles and complete it first will when the grand prize. Afterward, enjoy refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres provided by Terramor Homes. This event is open to any young professional age 23-40. Register online
Young Professionals Social We’d like to help you make the most of your investment in the Chamber, so we’re offering a free class taught by online marketing experts who will show you exactly how to update and enhance your online branding on the Chamber’s site. Join us on April 12 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the North State Bank Community Room at the Chamber to learn: • What “enhanced online branding” means • How to update and correct copy • How to add logos • How to add photos and videos • How to use the map feature • What keywords will help you rise in Google searches • How to improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • And more!This exclusive class is being offered only to Wake Forest Chamber members. Space is limited. Once you’ve registered, a Chamber staff member will reach out to insure you have all the log-in credentials you need to participate. You must bring a laptop or tablet to the class, so you can leave with your online branding complete. Register online
Enhance Your Online Branding
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