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BUSINESS
JUNE 2016
MATTERS
Yo u r B u s i n e s s a n d C o m m u n i t y A d v o c a t e
Inside this Issue:
Community Investors
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New Members, Renewals p 3
On the Scene
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wBOA Profile
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Calendar of Events
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Leadership Wake Forest
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110% Club
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Business After Hours
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Ambassador Recruitment p 8
MITS Thank You
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Rogers Rd Bridge Updatep 10
Check Us Out Online!
Past. Present. Future.
Reserve your seat for the State of the Chamber
The Wake Forest Area Chamber of
Commerce will be holding its annual investor
and stakeholder luncheon on Tuesday, June 21,
from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm at The Renaissance
Centre in downtown Wake Forest. The cost to
attend is $25 per person. Reservations may be
made online at wakeforestchamber.org.
Presented by CenturyLink, the luncheon will
include a keynote presentation on workforce
development. Robbie Earnhardt, president
of Superior Tooling, will share how the
North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship
Program is using a hands-on approach
to develop the experts needed in today’s
modern workforce. We’ll learn about the
program’s integrated training module which
develops technical, methodological, and social
skills, and hear how the program has benefitted
both our students and our community.
Also during the annual meeting, we’ll
announce the Wake Forest Chamber’s
2016/17 Program of Work, reflecting on past
accomplishments and looking forward with
new initiatives and goals.
Recognition will also be an integral part of
the annual meeting. The Leadership Wake Forest
class of 2015-16 will graduate, and we’ll present
the prestigious State of the Chamber Awards.
Awards include Small Business of the Year,
Rising Star Business of the Year, Corporate
Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year,
Board Member of the Year, and the Chamber
Hall of Fame Award.
Presented By
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
The Renaissance Centre
405 S. Brooks Street | Wake Forest
$25 per person
Reservations may be made online
at wakeforestchamber.org.
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce • 350 S. White Street • Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNITY INVESTORS
Board of Advisors
Don Bowman - Chair
Wake Electric Membership Corp.
Cathy Easop, Allstate
Terence Everitt, Law Office of Terence J. Everitt
Rondi Furgason, CenturyLink
Cindy Hammond, Qualified Staffing Services
Ryan Hutchinson, Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Ron Lancaster, BB&T
Bob McEwen, Signcraft Solutions
Mike Olson, Dynasty Communications
Mike Perry, Michael K. Perry, Attorney, P.A.
Chairman’s Circle
KB Home
UNC Rex Healthcare
Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Wake Electric Membership Corp.
White Street Brewing Company
Jennifer Ray, Redwood Productions, Inc.
Robert Reasoner, Chick-fil-A
James Warren, Warren Shackleford, Attorneys, PLLC
Vision Builder
Allstate - Thomas Walters
Branch Banking & Trust
Chick-fil-A
Chris Leith Automotive
Gladwell Orthodontics
North State Bank
Redwood Productions, Inc.
Stanley Martin Homes
SunTrust
Traditions at Wake Forest
WakeMed
Jeff Williams, North State Bank
CHAMBER STAFF
Ann Welton, President
[email protected]
Corey Hutcherson, Vice President of Membership
[email protected]
Carolyn Furr, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Sherry Forbes, Member Engagement Consultant
[email protected]
Enterprise
Allen Tate Realtors
Edward Jones
Engine Masters Outdoor
Power Equipment
Fidelity Bank
Focus Design Builders LLC
Hartsfield & Nash Agency
Hasentree/Toll Brothers
Heritage Club/1250 Heritage Club
Restaurant
Hixson & Bumgarner Orthodontics
Nancy Franz, Receptionist
[email protected]
Jessica Kelly, Receptionist
[email protected]
Southeastern Emergency
Equipment
State Employees Credit Union
Supremia Dentistry
Triangle Town Center
Ultra Electronics - 3 Phoenix
Wake Forest Federal
Wal-Mart
Warren Shackleford, Attorneys,
PLLC
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
Mission Statement:
The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce serves
its members by encouraging profitable enterprise and
social progress for the benefit of our community.
Neosha Smith, Communications Director
[email protected]
Blanche Taylor, Membership Sales
[email protected]
Mary Yount, Events Director
[email protected]
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Business Matters • JUNE 2016
New Members
Wake Up Nutrition
1318 S. Main Street, Suite 156, Wake Forest
(984) 235-4513
Diane Mack--Esthetics by Caris
152 Capcom Ave, Wake Forest
(919) 604-0646
Thank you for joining!
(5.01.16 - 5.31.16; listed by Join Date)
Dream Vacations
Call for appointment
(919) 569-5259
http://Dreamtravelguru.com
MetLife - Heather Dunston
Call for appointment
(919) 761-5789
Renaissance Centre
405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest
(919) 435-9458 • www.wakeforestrencen.org
Capital Creek at Heritage
1910 Capital Creek Drive, Wake Forest (919) 5561872 • www.capitalcreekheritage.com
ECS Carolinas, LLP
9001 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC, 27617
(919) 861-9910 • www.ecslimited.com
Sam’s Club—Capital Blvd.
11480 Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest
(919) 570-8501 • www.samsclub.com
Pink Boutique
113 S White Street, Wake Forest
(919) 263-8548 • www.shoppinkboutique.com
Taylor Morrison
211 James Jackson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-7223 • www.taylormorrison.com
Renewals Thank you for your support of the Chamber!
(5.01.16 - 5.31.16; listed by Renewal Date)
Northern Wake Leads Group
Wake Forest Smiles
Chartered Shuttled Transportation NC
Curtis Media Group
The Rolesville Buzz
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
The Wake Forest Gazette
Hampton Inn of Wake Forest
SBA Services
Trident Technology Solutions
Supremia Dentistry
Liles Insurance Group, Inc.
First Tennessee Bank/ ( formerly)
TrustAtlantic Bank
Pet Mania
Sole Dimensions
Cousin’s Main Lobster, DBA Keller
Mobile Cuisine, LLC
Arbonne International-Joyce Kinstle
Deep South Building Company
Lori Walls Realtor/Broker Allen Tate Realtors
New Light Services
Usborne Books - Jessie Chilson
Precision Collision Repair Center Inc.
Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs
Well-Bean Coffee
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wakefield
Contentnea Creek Construction
Charis Foundation
Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, LLC
Grace Fellowship Church of God
Jackson Superior Electric Inc.
Massage Destination
Occoneechee Council-Boy Scouts
of America
Strategic Connections
La Foresta Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
Blink Facility Solutions
JV Management LLC
Southern Petals, Inc.
6 Suns Inc. (Wake Forest Today)
A.P. Baker Insurance Services, Inc. - Allstate
Marco’s Pizza
Massage Envy -Wake Forest Crossing
Fathom Realty- Becky Martin
Fonville Morisey - Warren Sumner
Spanish for fun!
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On the Scene
Around Wake Forest with the Chamber (May 4 - May 31, 2016)
Make the most of your Chamber membership by attending events hosted by the Chamber and other members. Visit our
online calendar of events at www.wakeforestchamber.org and make plans to get involved!
Vision Martial Arts Ribbon Cutting
3624 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 886-3223 • www.vmanc.com
Wake Forest Chamber Connections continues
to be a business support group like no other in
Wake Forest!
The Women Business Owners Alliance held a
Collaborate & Connect Peer Circle in May.
Meet in the Street drew a record crowd to
downtown Wake Forest.
Sam’s Club Manager Brenda “Buffy” Bullard (center)
during a “Welcome to Wake Forest” reception.
Marketing Guru Ron Rosenberg led an
informative (and fun!) presentation on marketing
as a part of the Chamber’s Education Series.
U.S. Congresswoman Renee Ellmers came to
Wake Forest for a Town Hall meeting.
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Leadership Wake Forest’s May module focused
on public safety. Thanks to the Wake Forest Fire
Department for the fun! experience!
The Wake Forest Chamber and Sam's Club Wake Forest both
donated $500 to the YMCA's We Build People Campaign as
a thank you for running the Meet in the Street shuttle.
Business Matters • JUNE 2016
Protect Your Business
Great things happen when women
collaborate! This month, the Women
Business Owners Alliance (wBOA) will
meet on Friday, June 17, from 8:00 - 9:30
am at the Wake Forest Chamber, 350 S.
White Street. Join them for a Power Hour
featuring Lisa Liles of Liles Insurance
Group, Inc. Register online at www.
wakeforestchamber.org.
Lisa Liles to
Lisa will share information about how
protect your business. With more than 20 years of experience
in the insurance industry, Lisa and her team know which
policies and carriers best fit a client’s insurance needs. This
can range from life, disability, long-term care insurance, to
commercial, home and auto insurance.
As an independent insurance agency located in Wake Forest,
Liles Insurance Group provides the same insurance options as
national carriers with more competitive rates. Liles Insurance
Group was voted Best Insurance Agency in 2014 and 2015 in
the Wake Weekly newspaper’s The Best of The Best awards.
Lisa is a member of the Women in Networking Wake Forest
chapter and served as vice president. As a member of Richland
Creek Community Church, she serves as an instructor and
small group leader for Financial Peace University, a series of
sessions helping participants gain the knowledge to become
debt free and better manage their finances.
In 2013, Lisa earned the designation of Certified Builders
Insurance Agent (CBIA), demonstrating her understanding
of construction-related insurance knowledge in the building
industry. Lisa also has designations as a Certified Insurance
Service Representative (CISR) and Long-Term Care Professional
(LTCP). She is licensed in property-casualty, long-term care,
life- health and Medicare supplement.
The Women Business Owners Alliance (wBOA) brings
together women who own independent businesses and
who are members of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of
Commerce. These dynamic female business executives
meet monthly (January – November) to share common
goals, successes, concerns and issues. wBOA’s primary
focus is not traditional networking or lead-generation;
wBOA is a mastermind group designed to promote
collaboration and brainstorming through provocative
speakers and the sharing of business knowledge and
experiences among participants. wBOA discourages
participants from soliciting business or requesting sales
during its meetings or socials.
Mark Your Calendar for wBOA
2016 Meetings
June 17, 8:00 am, Wake Forest Chamber
July 14, 5:30 pm, Summer Social, Location TBA
August 19, 8:00 am, Wake Forest Chamber
September 16, 8:00 am, Wake Forest Chamber
October 21, 8:00 am, Wake Forest Chamber
November 18, 8 am, Holiday Breakfast
MAY wBOA CONNECT & COLLABORATE RECAP
During the May wBOA Connect and Collaborate Peer Circle event, a group of wBOA members gathered in a round-table
format to learn and share their business expertise with fellow members. During the peer circle, members celebrated business
successes, such as acquiring new clients, hiring support staff, and achieving revenue goals. They also shared business obstacles
and obtained advice from other members, such as where to obtain new speaking engagements, technology suggestions on how
to track expenses effectively, and overcoming customer skepticism or wariness when discussing pricing.
If you are a woman business owner, join us for one of our upcoming Power Hours.
Register online at www.wakeforestchamber.org.
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Calendar of Events
For additional information and to register or RSVP, visit www.wakeforestchamber.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CHAMBER EVENTS
June 9 — Storytime with Spanish for Fun!
10:30 - 11:15 am, 222 Capcom Ave.
June 7 — Education Series: Social Media Tips
9:00 - 11:00 am, Wake Electric Membership Corp., 100 S. Franklin St.
June 10 — Chris Leith Charity Golf Tournament
8:30 am - 2:00 pm, Lakeshore Golf Course, Durham
June 8 — Table Top Mini Expo & Business Launch
9:30 - 10:30 am, Real McCoys Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Rd.
June 10 — Art After Hours
5:00 - 9:00 pm, http://wfdrc.org/
June 13 — Bingo @ The Factory by Wake Forest Kiwanis Club
6:30 - 9:00 pm, Mill Room at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.
June 14 — Northern Wake Leads Group
8:30 - 9:30 am, Real McCoys Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Road
June 16 — Storytime with Spanish for Fun!
10:30 - 11:15 am, 222 Capcom Ave.
June 18 — Fishing Day at Hidden Lake
12:00 - 5:00 pm, 201 Hidden Lake Dr., Youngsville
June 20 — Bingo @ The Factory by Wake Forest Kiwanis Club
6:30 - 9:00 pm, Mill Room at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.
June 21 — Northern Wake Leads Group
8:30 - 9:30 am, Real McCoys Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Road
June 10 — New Member Orientation
9:30 - 10:30 am, Chamber Boardroom, 350 S. White St.
June 16 — Ribbon Cutting for Wake Up Nutrition
12:00 - 1:00 pm, 1318 South Main Street, Suite 156, Wake Forest
June 16 — Business After Hours, hosted by Focus Design Builders LLC
5:30 - 7:00 pm, 3129 Heritage Trade Dr., #104
June 17 — Women Business Owners Alliance Power Hour
8:00 - 9:30 am, Chamber Boardroom, 350 S. White St.
June 17 — Knotable Member Award presented to Tutor Doctor
2:00 pm, Chamber Office, 350 S. White St.
June 21 — State of the Chamber Annual Meeting, presented by
CenturyLink
11:15 am - 1:00 pm, The Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
June 23 — Storytime with Spanish for Fun!
10:30 - 11:15 am, 222 Capcom Ave.
June 27 — Bingo @ The Factory by Wake Forest Kiwanis Club
6:30 - 9:00 pm, Mill Room at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.
June 28 — Northern Wake Leads Group
8:30 - 9:30 am, Real McCoys Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Road
June 30 — Storytime with Spanish for Fun!
10:30 - 11:15 am, 222 Capcom Ave.
Don’t forget! You can submit your
community events online at
Text wfchamber to 313131 to start
receiving mobile updates.
http://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/
events/public-submission
*Some carriers may charge a fee to send or receive a text
message. Message and Data rates may apply.
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Business Matters • JUNE 2016
Get to Know Your Community
Mark your calendar for July 1st. That’s when the application
period opens for Leadership Wake Forest, the premier
leadership program in our area! If you would like to delve into
the history and inner workings of our great Town while honing
your leadership skills, make plans to apply for the 2016-17 class.
The program is designed to engage, cultivate and motivate
individuals interested in building a strong sustainable
community. During the nine-month program, you’ll take part in
seven interactive classes, looking at past history and discussing
current and future issues facing Wake Forest. Information is
presented through panel discussions, on-site tours, hands-on
activities, simulations, team discussions and informal Q&A
sessions providing a unique setting to meet local leaders. The
program culminates with a group project.
Applicants with diverse backgrounds are sought from all
sectors of the Wake Forest area. The program is open to the
community at large.
Tuition is $375 for Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
members and $435 for non-members. The deadline to
complete and return the application is July 22, 2016.
Applications may be downloaded at wakeforestchamber.org.
Questions? Contact Corey Hutcherson at (919) 556-1519 ext. 2
or [email protected].
Join the 110% Membership Club
Representing business, serving the community, and enhancing
the quality of life of Wake Forest is what the Wake Forest Area
Chamber of Commerce is all about. As Chamber investors and
stakeholders, your annual dues help us achieve all of this.
When it is time to renew your investment in the Chamber,
you will see an option on your renewal invoice to join the 100%
Membership Club. By paying an additional 10 percent over
your regular dues, you will help us reduce our debt from the
recent building renovation loan and free up money to spend on
advocacy and programs in the coming fiscal year. If half of our
membership contributes at the 110% level, we can reduce
our debt and pay off the loan six months sooner, not to
mention saving interest payments and improving cash flow.
We hope you will participate in the 110% Membership Club
and help us achieve this goal. Thank you again for investing in
the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and for making
a difference in our community!
Thursday, June 16th
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Focus Design Builders LLC
3129 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 104
Wake Forest
Come be a part of “the great reveal!” Network with other local business professionals, discuss and
share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed environment. Visit www.focusdesignbuilders.com to
learn more about Focus Design Builders, and make plans to attend this popular networking event!
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Join the Chamber’s Goodwill Arm
The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador
Program is now recruiting new members to serve as
ambassadors. The Ambassador Program is the Chamber’s
special group of individuals who work to enhance member
relations, acting as a liaison between the Chamber and its
members.
As an Ambassador, you have the opportunity to be affiliated
with a prestigious organization and participate with your
Chamber on a regular basis. You’ll be an important part of the
Chamber’s growth!
In return, you benefit by making business contacts, receiving
publicity through the Chamber’s newsletter and website, as
well as at Chamber events and functions, and development of
your business leadership skills.
What does an Ambassador do? As the public relations
arm of the Chamber, ambassadors serve as the welcoming
committee for Chamber events such as ribbon cuttings and
groundbreaking ceremonies, Business After Hours, etc. They
also help to recruit new members and provide new leads. Each
ambassador receives a list of new members who become their
“buddies.” You assist in getting these new members involved
in the Chamber and serving as a liaison between the member
and the Chamber.
What type of person makes a good Ambassador? If you have
motivation to be successful, excellent communication skills, a
strong character, and a desire to volunteer, you would make a
great Chamber Ambassador. Apply today!
Ambassadors celebrated the Christmas holiday with an ugly sweater
contest and by collecting toys to be donated to Toys for Tots.
Interested in joining the Wake Forest Chamber
Ambassador Program?
Contact Sherry Forbes at 919-556-1519 or
[email protected].
Thank You to all of our Ambassadors!
Shannon Arner, Pet ’n Nanny, Committee Chair
Ronnie Leasure, Geek RX Technology & Communications
Becky Parsons, Edward Jones, Committee Co-Chair
Suzi Leasure, Geek RX Technology & Communications
Marty Coward, Edward Jones
Lisa Liles, Liles Insurance Group, Inc.
Rev. Rob Craig, North Wake Church
Alex Starnes, Waddell & Reed
Vanessa Davis, Dirty Dogs Self-Serve Dog Wash and
Robert Thomas, Trident Technology Solutions
Boutique
Nicole Treadwell, Fidelity Bank
Patrick Delaney, Crossroads Fellowship
Karen Walker, Knotable Occasions, LLC
Kathy Fuerst, The Rolesville Buzz
Tim Whaley, Hartsfield & Nash Insurance Agency
Todd Goodrich, Triangle Insurance Group
Mechele Laugel, Coastal Federal Credit Union
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Business Matters • JUNE 2016
THANK YOU
to our vendors, performers, volunteers,
visitors and especially these sponsors
for their generous support!
chrisleith.com
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
PLU S
Where the PLUS is for trust
Allen Tate Realtors
Ange Signature Homes
Bath Planet
Body Bliss Salon & Spa
Chick-fil-A of Wake Forest
Chris Malone House Representative
Hixson & Bumgarner
Orthodontists
Jumpin JoJo's, Inc.
KB Home
Massage Envy - Wake Forest
Crossing
Our State Magazine
PNC Bank - Wakefield
PRO Martial Arts
Pure-Line Plumbing
Rainbow Kids Pediatrics
Raleigh Heating and Air, Inc.
Coastal Federal Credit Union
Meals on Wheels of
Wake County
Raleigh Specific Chiropractic
Cobble Hill Bed & Biscuit
McPherson Family Eye Care
Spanish for fun!
d'Roc Spa
Molly Maid of North Raleigh &
Wake Forest
The Rolesville Buzz
DAB International, Inc.
Gaming Unplugged
Grossman Orthodontics
Heritage Urgent & Primary Care
Hillside Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
of Wake Forest
MVP Sports Factory/
Polar Ice House
North Wake Animal Hospital
Orangetheory Fitness
Orthopedic Physical
Therapy Associates
The Wake Weekly
UNC Rex Healthcare of
Wakefield
Uptone Pictures Inc.
Vision Martial Arts
World Champion Tae Kwon Do
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Rogers Road Bridge Replacement Update
Start Date Pushed Back to June 27
Due to the impact of wet weather on a separate job site,
the contractor responsible for replacing the Rogers Road
Bridge that spans Smith Creek has announced it must
delay the start of the project until Monday, June 27. The
N.C. Department of Transportation initiative had been
scheduled to begin June 13.
The Rogers Road Bridge Replacement Project is part of
the NCDOT’s State-Funded Bridge Improvement Program
to improve the overall condition of the state’s bridges. The
department is investing $810 million over four years to
strategically perform preservation or rehabilitation work
when possible.
The Rogers Road Bridge is considered structurally
deficient and functionally obsolete, which means that
although the structure remains safe to use, it has required
constant repairs and should be replaced. In addition, the
bridge was built to design standards that are no longer in
use.
NCDOT will replace the existing two-lane bridge with
a five-lane bridge and widen from two to five lanes the
portion of Rogers Road from Hope Lutheran Church to
Forestville Road. Once completed, the project is expected
to improve capacity and safety and relieve the bottlenecks
that occur in the area during school rush hours.
The closure, which is projected to last until late October
2016, will send the motorists who use the bridge onto
a signed detour route using Heritage Lake Road, the Dr.
Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass and South Main Street.
Electronic message boards announcing the Rogers Road
Bridge closure will be set up on Monday, June 13. The
Town of Wake Forest has fielded numerous calls from
area residents with concerns about the project. Town
officials are urging area drivers that travel through the
area to plan ahead and allow extra time. The town is also
providing several tips for commuters on its website. To
view the safety tips, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search
“Commuters.”
For more information about the Rogers Road Bridge
Replacement Project, including an updated downloadable
detour map, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Rogers
Road Bridge” or contact Transportation Planning Manager
Candace Davis, 919-435-9513, [email protected].
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The bridge may be closing, but
the businesses on Rogers Road
ROGERS
will still be open! Let’s make
DETOUR
sure the bridge closure doesn’t
negatively affect their bottom
DISCOUNTS
line by making an effort to
patronize the affected businesses
during the closure.
Special “Detour Discounts” for
participating Rogers Road businesses will be available on
the Chamber’s website, www.wakeforestchamber.org, later
this month. You’ll find coupons redeemable for percentage
or dollar-off discounts. Thank you in advance for supporting
these businesses!
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24th Annual
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
Golf Tournament
Tuesday
sepTember 20
2016
HasenTree
Golf Club
sponsorsHips available
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or [email protected]
Business Matters • JUNE 2016