Business Watch Summer 2011

Holly Springs
ISSUE 3  SUMMER 2011
TOWN PROJECTS
MAIN STREET EXTENSION: A
new connector street is in the
design phase and will extend to
Piney Grove-Wilbon Road from
G.B. Alford Highway along Ralph
Stephens Loop Road between
Wal-Mart and Hampton Inn. This
should relieve congestion on
Avent Ferry Road. Construction
is expected to begin in 2013.
LINKSLAND SIGNAL: NCDOT
has approved the Town’s request to install a traffic signal at
the intersection of Linksland
Drive and Holly Springs
Road. The Town will fund the
project. Design is underway by
NCDOT, with installation estimated to be this fall.
SIDEWALK: The Town secured
three sidewalk grants from
NCDOT.
The Main Street sidewalk
tying downtown to Main Street
Square with a five-foot concrete
sidewalk will be completed by
this fall.
The Grigsby Avenue sidewalk connecting downtown to
Womble Park and the Hunt Center is anticipated to begin this
fall.
The Bass Lake Road sidewalk connecting Earp Street at
Holly Springs Crossings to Bass
Lake Park should be completed
by Spring 2012.
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
Solar farm powers OFM
Rooftop panels
provide profit, too
A midsize solar farm sits atop
the roof of OFM in the Holly
Springs Business Park, soaking
up the sun and silently generating more electricity than the family-owned company needs to run
the building that houses its office
furniture import business.
The solar panels also serve
as a profit center for the company as OFM sells its surplus
power to Progress Energy.
Instead of paying an electric
bill, OFM receives about $60,000
a year from the power company,
and this amount is multiplied by
a 20-year contract. Additionally,
the company enjoys annual tax
benefits provided for renewable
energy projects, and the $1.4
million construction cost was offset by more than half by federal
POWER OF THE SUN — The
sun glints on the surface of one
of the panels of the OFM rooftop
solar farm.
Holly Springs Economic Development Department
SOAKING UP THE SUN — Onefourth of the OFM rooftop is covered
with solar panels.
and state incentives for green projects.
With a successful business
supported by green energy that
more than pays for itself, OFM
chief executive Abel Zalcberg
shows remarkable business acumen. At ceremonies marking the
completion of panel construction,
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Walter
Dalton said, “Not only did Abel get
on the renewable energy bus…
he’s driving it.”
"We produce more energy than
we use," said Zalcberg said. "It's
just a beautiful thing. Besides what
it does for the environment, it's a
great business opportunity."
OFM began generating solar
power in August 2010, and
Zalcberg expects that his solar
panels will begin turning a profit in
a few years, generating more than
$1 million for his company over two
decades.
Located on Tradition Trail in the
business park, OFM imports office
furniture and resells it to wholesalers, retailers and online vendors.
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Hampton Inn & Suites welcomes guests
As town, business and LBA Hospitality officials snipped a ceremonial ribbon in January, the doors of Hampton Inn and Suites and its
124 rooms of comfort and relaxation opened as the first-ever hotel in
Holly Springs and one of the newer additions to the Hilton family of
brands.
“We are excited to be here in the Holly Springs area, and we look
forward to being an active member of the Holly Springs and surrounding communities,” said Tammi Hastings, general manager.
Providing a recent tour of the impressive property, Hastings noted
that the Hampton Inn and Suites, nestled on a relaxed setting at 1516
Ralph Stephens Road, is the ideal location for both business travelers
and leisure guests alike. The hotel is conveniently located to area
companies including those in the Holly Springs Business Park, Apex,
Fuquay-Varina, the state capital, Raleigh-Durham International Airport
and within walking distance of shopping and dining.
BEAUTIFUL ROOMS — Richlyappointed rooms and suites make
stays luxuriously comfy-cozy.
Start the Day Out Right
Guests can start their morning with Hampton’s free On The House
hot breakfast before heading out for the day. Menu items rotate and
include such offerings as sausage patties, eggs and French toast. For
those pressed for time, the hotel offers an On the Run Breakfast Bag,
available Monday through Friday, that hotel guests can grab at the
front desk on their way out the door. It includes fruit, a muffin, a cereal
bar and bottled water. Free coffee and tea are available in the lobby
24 hours a day.
Hampton Inn and Suites is the nation’s leading chain of quality,
value-priced hotels, and the Hampton Inn and Suites Holly Springs is
no exception. Here, travelers will find clean, fresh comfortable rooms
that meet their needs.
For those needing additional space and amenities, the hotel also
has king and queen studio suite accommodations. These studio
suites include a sleeper sofa, bar sink, under-the-counter refrigerator,
microwave oven and a more spacious work area. Guests also enjoy
an on-site convenience store, business center, guest laundry and free
self-parking.
“Your company’s business travelers or your friends and family no
longer have to travel 10 or more miles away for deluxe accommodations at a state-of-the-art facility. We are right here in the middle of
this exciting and new area of Holly Springs, able to accommodate
guests from all areas on and near Hwy. 55,” said Chantal Stanyer, director of sales.
For meeting and function needs, the property has a 625 squarefoot room that can accommodate up to 40 people.
Being on the road doesn’t mean leaving one’s workout regimen at
home. The Hampton Inn and Suites Holly Springs offers its guests an
on-site fitness facility and outdoor swimming pool.
For additional information or to make reservations, call the Hampton Inn and Suites Holly Springs directly at 919-552-7610, Hampton’s
toll-free number at 1-800-HAMPTON, your travel agent or visit Hampton’s web site at www.hampton.com.
Holly Springs Economic Development Department
MEETING SPACE — There’s
nothing common about Hampton
meeting and breakfast spaces.
NO EXCUSES! — The fitness
center has everything you need to
keep in shape while away from
home.
SLEEP TIGHT — Exquisite,
inviting and clean comfort.
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Photo Courtesy of Eric Krouse
STATE OF THE ART FITNESS
- Folks get their exercise with
the best in physical fitness
equipment at the new W.E. Hunt
Recreation Center. Residents
can join now for $25 per month
or $198 per year. Non-residents
pay slightly higher rates. Use of
the elevated walking / jogging
track is free for everyone! Call
557-9600 for more information.
Hunt Center ready to ‘Pump... You up’
If you haven’t visited the new
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center yet,
you’re in for a treat.
“It’s been a long time since
August 2009 when this project
began,” said Len Bradley, Parks
and Recreation director. “The
Town appreciates your patience
during the construction, and we
hope that you find it was well
worth your wait.”
The W.E. Hunt Recreation
Center is directly behind the old
Hunt Center building on Stinson
Avenue. The old building will be
demolished this month to make
room for a 100-space parking lot
for added safety and convenience.
The new center includes a
much larger fitness center that is
stocked with a variety of new
workout machines.
The building features an elevated walking and jogging track
that is 1/12 of a mile long, plus
new classrooms, a game room
and spaces for aerobics.
Fitness center memberships
were extended by the number of
days the center was closed during the move to the new building.
Hours have been extended.
The entire $6.6 million Hunt
Recreation Center project is expected to be complete this fall.
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center Hours
Fitness Center Hours
Monday through Friday - 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays - 1 to 6 p.m. (Nov. - Feb.)
Program and Class Registration Desk Hours
Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays - 1 to 6 p.m. (Nov. - Feb.)
301 Stinson Ave.
557-9600
Coming Soon
Little Hen fine dining restaurant
Shoppes at WoodCreek
Imagine That Learning Center
half-day preschool
Shoppes at WoodCreek
Trinity Life Care Center
Dr. Jason Day, chiropractor
Shoppes at WoodCreek
Holly Springs Economic Development Department
Goodwill Community Foundation two locations
1st location - Sunset Lake Commons
2nd location - Avent Ferry Road
Sherwin Williams paint store
South Park Village
Little Pros Academy day care center
W. Holly Springs Road
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PICK A SPOT — Each dot on the
map represents at least one Holly
Springs eating establishment. Get a
snack, a coffee or a meal at any one
of these and support your local restaurants and keep them serving.
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Burger King
Chick-fil-A
Dominoes
Homegrown Pizza
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Little Caesars
McDonald’s
My Way Tavern
Panda Garden
Pizza Hut Wing Street
Rudinos Pizza
Sonic
Southern Roast Coffee Co.
Starbuck’s (in Harris Teeter)
Subway (in BP Store)
Subway (in Circle B at Oak Hall Drive)
Taco Bell
Thai Thai Cuisine
Wendy’s
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= South Park Village — All
Aboard Pizza and Ice Cream;
China Uno; Edible Arrangements;
and Fiesta Mexicana
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= Shoppes at Holly Springs
(Wal-Mart) — Subway inside WalMart; Michaelangelo’s Pizza; Fat
Philly’s; World Super Buffet; and
Andy’s
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= Oak Hall Shopping Center —
Papa’s Pizza and Subs; Kobe
Hibachi & Sushi; Happy Holly’s;
and Chens Garden
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= Holly Springs Crossings —
Bass Lake Draft House; La
Rancherita; China Best; NY Pizza;
Quiznos; and Yogurt Fusion
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= Shoppes at Woodcreek —
Archibald’s Tavern; and Little Hen
Holly Springs Economic Development Department
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Hungry?
In Holly Springs, there are 40
places to feed your appetite… and
you don’t need a passport to experience the exotic flavors of Thailand, Japan, China, Italy and Mexico. It’s all right here.
Try a restaurant you’ve never
tried before. We did. We loved it.
You can experience a satisfying dining experience in Holly
Springs. If it’s pizza you “needsa,” you will have no trouble finding it. You can find fast food here
in a hurry.
There are sit-down restaurants
and taverns that offer full menus,
and there are kiosks and small
specialty shops that will provide
the ice cream, yogurt, muffins and
coffee that you crave for a snack.
There are 40 eateries serving
Holly Springs today and more
soon to come. Just remember
before you grow impatient for new
places to eat, we’ve come a long
way since there was only one
place in town to grab lunch —
Bud’s, a bait shop-store-grill on
Main Street where a sign outside
read, Burgers / Hot Dogs / Live
Crickets.” We never tried the
crickets, but you couldn’t beat the
hot dog lunch special.
Parks bond question
goes to ballot Nov. 8
Voters will have the chance to
vote yes or no to the Town’s selling
$20 million in bonds for parks and
recreation projects.
The question will appear on the
Nov. 8 municipal election ballot.
If voters say yes, the Town
would sell bonds in phases over
time. Funds would be used to complete existing parks, to buy land for
new ones and to develop the town’s
greenway system. Go to
www.hsparksbond.info.
www.hollyspringsnc.org
919.557.3923