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Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce • 350 S. White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 919.556.1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org

April 2013

Collision of Diversity for Collaboration

Tom O’ConnorCo-ChairRegional ManagerBB&T

Sue AnthonyCo-ChairAttorney At LawEllis & Anthony

Y o 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

by Mary Yount

I had the opportunity this past week to have a conversation about Wake Forest as a community with a small group of our youth leadership students from Heritage High School. I asked them what was unique about Wake Forest. Their description was “our community is in constant collision of old and new”. As I probed, they spoke of how this collision brought about diversity. It was their grasp of diversity that really intrigued my critical thinking. Why did they see this “collision of diversity” as being so important to community?

They reflected on ideas about diversity as more than just age, beliefs and cultures. The discussion was more about broad strokes of ideas coming together for the betterment of all. Understanding the history of a project or idea helps the process as new ideas are formulated to move forward. We discussed how people come to the table with different experiences. Having discussions of these varied experiences bring about change moving the mindset out of a silo of thinking, to a community of thinking. As students in the classroom, they are consistently working on projects in groups rather than as individuals. They discussed how this made for a quality project. They spoke of how

a community without diversity was stale and stagnant… they asked me if I would want to live in stale and stagnant town? My response was truthfully, “No way”. One student mentioned “backpack buddies” as an example of this concept of “constant collision”. A problem was observed, different experiences of people came to a discussion, an idea was formed, and a community took action for the betterment of all.

As the bell rang, they bustled off to the next class but not before thanking me for the conversation stating “you listened to us and our thoughts and we appreciate that”.

None of them realized the impact their ideas had on me personally. One thing that particularly struck me was that they did not fear diversity; in fact, they welcomed it with very open minds. Their experiences of collaboration in the class room have provided a life skill that will serve them well in their futures.

I began to question my own concept of diversity. Could Collision of Diversity for Collaboration been seen as a business practice for improved problem solving? How would this change the environment of

Inside this Issue:

March Renewals p2

Welcome New Members! p3 Hasentree BAH Pictures p5

Community InvestorSpotlight: Rex Hospital p6

Small Business Spotlight -Preferred Living Solutions p8

Ambassador of the Month -Danielle Griffith Harrington Bank p9

Reverse Raffle Pix p10-11

Nomination Forms 2013 p12-15

Ribbon Cuttings p16-17

Member News & Notes p19 Reverse Raffle Winners p19

Table Top Expo Photos p16-17

April Calendar p23

B U S I N E S S MATTERS

www.wakeforestchamber.org

p 2 Business Matters • April 2013

3 Phoenix

A Touch of Paradise, LLC.C & L Logistics, Inc.

Coldwell Banker Advantage Dianne CarrawayComForcare Home Care

Dirty Dogs Self Serve Dog Wash and BoutiqueEatmon Law Firm, P.C.

Grace Fellowship Church of GodGranite Falls Swim & Athletic Club

JAM Ice CreamMonroe Wallace Law Group

North Wake Commercial Realty, LLCRaleigh Radiology

Restoration CDC, Inc.Servpro of Raleigh Northeast and North Durham

Triangle Family DentistryTriangle Vision Care

Wake Forest Dental ArtsWells Fargo Heritage

Wine 101

Thank you to everyone for renewing!We appreciate your support of

the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce!

March Renewals!

Food Drive- May 1stTo benefit Tri-Area Ministries

The Adult Leadership class project for 2013 is to collect as much food for Tri-Area Ministries as possible. They are asking for the help of all businesses in Wake Forest. There is a great need in this community for food (they serve over 700 families). Please help weekly.

Drop off locations:* Wake Forest Chamber * Elite Tax* Modern Woodman * Mitchell & Nemitz* Heritage High School* Huntington Learning Center - Raleigh & WF offices* Rolesville Chamber * CenturyLink

We need 3x the number of volunteers for Meet in the Street this year.

If you can spare two hours - we need you!Please contact Deb Gonzales [email protected]

a business? Could this idea of collaboration create new lines of service or products? How would community thinking improve the quality of productivity?

I was left with the following summing thoughts. First, I think our future is in great hands based on the insightful observations of these young leaders. Next, I challenge my own ideals of diversity to be more open to constant collision for collaboration. Finally, track the implementation of diversity and its impact on my outcomes to problem solving.

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Business Matters • April 2013 p 3

Board of Directors

Sue Anthony, Co-ChairEllis and Anthony

Lorie BorelliHartsfield & Nash Insurance Agency

Don BowmanWake Electric Membership Corp

Bonnie LittleRex Hospital

Ryan HutchinsonSoutheastern Baptist

Theological Seminary

John Jamieson3 Phoenix

Kelly MackayWalker, Lambe, Rhudy,

Costley & Gill PLLC

Jamie MitchellCenturyLink

Louis MullingerEdward Jones

Tom O’Connor, Co-ChairBB&T

Brian PateBrian Pate Entertainment/Brian Pate Seminars

Angelo PettisPrimrose School of Heritage Wake Forest

Jerry PiercyGrowth Strategies

Matt RobinsonNorth State Bank

Morgan SoutherlandHarrington Bank

Tom Williams, Past ChairRex Healthcare

Join us at the Business After Hours

April 18th5:30-7:00 pmCenturyLink

14111 Capital Boulevard Wake Forest, NC

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.

Chamber Staff

Marla Akridge, [email protected]

Mary Yount, Vice Presidentof Chamber Operations

[email protected]

Jennifer Gaston, EconomicDevelopment Coordinator

[email protected]

Gail CraftMembership & Marketing Director

[email protected]

Gwen GibsonMembership Coordinator

[email protected]

Carolyn Furr, Executive [email protected]

Stephanie Lippens, Office [email protected]









Welcome to our Newest Members!

Bristow Landscaping LLCLogan Bristow3568 Graham Sherron RdWake Forest, NC 27587(919) 691-7800http://www.bristowlandscaping.com/Landscaping

Organized By Surprise, LLCGinger Anderson1424 Fleming House StWake Forest, NC 27587(919) 247-3587http://organizedbysurprise.vpweb.comHome Staging ServiceReal Estate Staging and Organization

Triangle Downtowner MagazineCrash Gregg402 Glenwood AveRaleigh, NC 27603(929) 828-8000http://www.welovedowntown.comPublishers

Wake Family ChiropracticBrandon Kaminski12335 Wake Union Church Rd #204Wake Forest, NC 27587920-217-7733http://www.wakefamilychiropractic.comPhysicians - Chiropractic

Youngsville Cabinet CompanyMike Zebrian13654 Capital BlvdWake Forest, NC 27587(919) 554-2479http://www.youngsvillecabinet.com/Remodeling

Sponsors needed for State of the Chamber

Tuesday, May 28th

Presenting Sponsorship includes: (Open to one member business)Day of event deliverables:

Premium Table location for 8 at event with (2)Seats reserved at table for Guest Speaker and Chamber President or Mayor of Wake ForestSpeaking time to Welcome Guests, tell about your company, and introduce Chamber President (5-7 minutes)Name and Logo listed as Presenting Sponsor on the event agendaTent card with name and logo on reserved table

Publicity deliverables:Press Release announcing sponsor and eventName and logo on all event signageAnnouncement on our social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter)Listed on our website as the events Presenting Sponsor (6 weeks - 3 weeks before)Featured article in June NewsletterName & logo on all invitations, and promotional materialsWeekly e-news recognition for 4 weeks sent to 1400 contactsTotal Investment: $825

Event Sponsorship:Day of event deliverables:

Reserved premium seating for table of 6 guestsName listed as Event Sponsor in program.Table tent with business name and logo2 recognized guests at table

Publicity deliverables:Name listed as a Event Sponsor in June newsletter sent to 1400 contactsName listed as Event Sponsor on the website for 5 weeks (2 weeks prior to event)Weekly e-news recognition for 3 weeksTotal Investment: $300

Contact Mary Yount - [email protected] for more information.

Have you done business

with another Chamber Member

TODAY?

http://www.bristowlandscaping.com

http://organizedbysurprise.vpweb.com

http://www.welovedowntown.com

http://www.wakefamilychiropractic.com

http://www.youngsvillecabinet.com



Thank you to Hasentree for hosting our Business After Hours in March!


Community Investor Spotlight - Rex Healthcare Wakefield Campus

This April, Rex’s Wakefield campus celebrates its fourth year anniversary. Since its opening in 2009, there has been tremendous growth in all of the services provided to the residents of northern Wake County and surrounding counties. Rex Healthcare of Wakefield is home to a number of Rex’s high quality services including, Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield, Rex Surgical Center of Wakefield, Rex Express Care of Wakefield, Rex Surgical Specialists, Rex Family Practice of Wakefield, Rex Heart and Vascular Specialists, Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield, a sleep disorder center with overnight sleep lab, and diagnostic testing services, including radiology services and digital mammography.

The Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield is affiliated with the North Carolina Cancer Hospital and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill and operates as an extension of the Cancer Center on Rex’s main campus in Raleigh. The Wakefield Cancer Center provides innovative hematology and oncology therapies to patients in a convenient location close to home.

Rex Surgery Center of Wakefield is a convenient option for the patients to go for their outpatient surgical needs. The Wakefield surgery center features state-of-the-art operating rooms and a modern design that offers patients comfort and privacy with the highest quality care, making Rex Surgery Center of Wakefield the primary choice for outpatient surgery in the area.

Rex Express Care of Wakefield provides patients with fast and convenient urgent care services. At Express Care of Wakefield, patients are provided treatments for common illnesses and minor injuries that are not serious enough for emergency room care. Board certified physicians are always onsite to see patients, while licensed nurse practitioners provide patients with excellent care.

Rex Surgical Specialists are a group of highly trained surgeons who are skilled in advanced technologies and innovative approaches to provide specialty care to patients with a wide range of illnesses. Each surgical specialist ensures that each and every patient receives compassionate and high quality care.

The Rex Family Practice of Wakefield offers a family-friendly atmosphere where every member of the family can receive a wide range of services including preventative medicine, management of chronic illnesses, and treatment of acute health problems.

Rex Heart and Vascular Specialists pride themselves on being neighbors caring for neighbors. At Wakefield’s branch of Rex Heart and Vascular Specialists, patients can expect high quality, compassionate care with the most advanced skills for treating their heart and vascular needs.

Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield is a 40,000-square-foot fitness center that serves 16,372 member visits each month. The Wellness Center offers a number of resources to help each member reach his or her health and fitness goals such as a heated indoor pool, weight management classes, personal training, and group fitness classes.

Rex Healthcare of Wakefield understands the needs of the Wakefield community as the field of healthcare changes on the national stage. Rex’s Wakefield campus will continue to serve northern Wake County and the surrounding counties and is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare service to each and every resident. For more information, please visit rexhealth.com

rexhealth.com


Community Investors

Board of AdvisorsCenturyLink

Chairman’s CircleGaston MediaRex Healthcare

Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySunTrust

Wake Electric Membership Corp.WakeMed

White Street Brewing Company

Vision BuilderAllstate-Thomas WaltersBranch Banking & TrustGladwell Orthodontics

KB HomeNorth State Bank

Enterprise 3 Phoenix

Business LabEdward Jones

Fairway Outdoor AdvertisingFidelity Bank

Hartsfield & Nash AgencyHasentree/Toll BrothersHeritage of Wake Forest

Hixon & Bumgarner OrthodonticsNewcomb and Company

Novozymes North AmericaProgress Energy

Southeastern Emergency EquipmentState Employees Credit Union

Heritage Club/1250 Heritage Club RestaurantTriangle Town Center

Wake Forest Family Physicians Wake Forest Federal

Wal-MartWarren Shackleford Attorneys PLLC

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton

Arts and CraftsLive Music and Food Court

Family StageChildren's Village

Inflatable Obstacle Course * Face PaintingGames * Fire Truck

For information call:The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce (919) 556-1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org

A detailed map and list of a activities & entertainment is available on the website.

Sponsored by:

Bigger

& Better!!

Saturday, May 4th10 am - 4 pm • S. Taylor & Brooks Streets

10 am - 6 pm • S. White St


Small Business of the Month - Preferred Living Solutions

New Book Organizes Your Most Important Documents

Life is unpredictable, so you can never be too prepared! The Drop Dead Book©: All your info. In one place. Just in case. was created by Preferred Living Solutions, a Wake Forest care management company, to help people organize and store their most important documents and personal information in one easy-to-find location. The book is an organizational binder with forms and questionnaires to be completed with one’s most important information, as well as pockets to store essential documents. It is organized into well-defined sections to record and organize the significant details of one’s life, including sections for medical and financial information; legal documents; insurance policies; usernames, logins and passwords; and much more.

The health section includes pages for listing current health care providers, allergies, assistive devices, medications, diagnosis, medical history and hospitalizations as well as pockets for storing forms like insurance policies, immunization records and treatment plans.

The financial section has pages for listing bank accounts, assets, income and recurring expenses. It is especially critical to have this information recorded since the division of labor in families often has one member holding all of this information and can quickly become a crisis if that person becomes incapacitated or unavailable.

Melanie Mattingly, a Wake Forest native who founded Preferred Living Solutions in 2008, created The Drop Dead Book from her own experience of trying to find important, need-to-know information for her family members as well as clients. The book’s name came from one of Mattingly’s clients whose husband had recently passed away. In the midst of her grief, she was overwhelmed in searching for the information necessary to handle funeral arrangements, pay bills and continue to manage their household. “I want all of my information in one place so my daughter doesn’t have to do this in case I drop dead,” she told Mattingly.

“We find that people are often rummaging through shoeboxes and going on scavenger hunts to find things like birth certificates, military documents, bank account information, social security cards and warranty information,” Mattingly explains. “In helping people apply for benefits, convey information to healthcare professionals and even reboot computers, we too have had difficulty locating the details needed to handle these tasks. The Drop Dead Book will now change that,” she adds.

Mattingly is quick to point out The Drop Dead Book is not about dying, it is about living prepared! The book is a necessity for people with children, couples, people who live alone,

seniors…essentially everyone who needs their documents, data, directions and desires captured in one easy to grab and use binder. In addition to being a great organizing tool, The Drop Dead Book also provides a springboard for conversations with loved ones about their wishes and expectations in the event of an emergency.

The Drop Dead Book is available for purchase through the Preferred Living Solutions website at www.preferredlivingsolutions.com or in their office at 10520 Ligon Mill Rd, Suite 100-B, Wake Forest.

About Preferred Living SolutionsPreferred Living Solutions (PLS), a care management company headquartered in Wake Forest, NC, serves families throughout Wake County and the surrounding areas. PLS works closely

with individuals and families to identify, access and manage supports and services with the goal of reducing the stress for caregivers and maximize quality of life for seniors.

www.preferredlivingsolutions.com

www.preferredlivingsolutions.com


Ambassador ListCheri Altman

Advantage Tax ServicesDenise BarbourNorth State Bank

Anna BoltonThe Wake Forest Weekly

James DunnMassage Therapist

Cathy Easop - ChairModern Woodmen

Alicia EckhardtAllstate Thomas Walters

Terence EverittAttorney At Law

Lisa EyrollesElite Tax Services

Kathy FuerstThe Rolesville Buzz

Danielle GriffithHarrington BankCindy Hammond

Qualified Staffing ServicesKim Keith

Kerr Family YMCADaniel LawsonAction CoachBeth Massey

Wake Forest Art & Frame ShopAnne Marie MulhernOn The Run Accounts

Hilda ParkerParler PropertiesCarly Mannino

Mannino Pet ServicesDawn Nakash

Daybreak MarketingPamela Rose

State Farm InsuranceBayne Schulstad

Triangle CompuDocsDr. Mary Taylor

Inner Health ChiropracticDean Tryon

Wake Forest Fire Department

Ambassador of the Month - Danielle Griffith - Harrington Bank

I’m a native North Carolinian raised by a family that can’t remember a generation that wasn’t born and raised here, whose favorite family activity is stirring a giant pot of Brunswick stew for hours at a tailgate, and for whom “southern cuisine” isn’t the latest foodie trend - it’s just supper. After graduating from high school in Apex, I pursued my love of excessive homework at Wake Forest University, where I studied History and Spanish. I spent two years after college in the best sales and customer service school there is: waiting tables for the highly demanding clientele of Aspen, Colorado. And I skied, a lot. I moved home to the Triangle in 2008 and couldn’t believe how much it had grown in the six years I’d been away. In my free time you’ll find me exploring new local restaurants, seeing live music, roaming the North Carolina Museum of Art, checking out local festivals, and taking advantage of our amazing parks. I am a dedicated, though only occasionally successful, student of Ina Garten and try to travel as much as possible (ask me how to say Happy New Year in Vietnamese!).

I love watching our beloved home earn award after award for being a great place

to live, work, start a business, buy a house, be single, raise a family, drive a car - you name it, we’re good at it. I constantly hear from new residents that they chose to come to the Triangle specifically for its culture, its family-friendly reputation, its job market, and of course, the weather. As Business Development Coordinator at Harrington Bank, my favorite part about what I do is having the opportunity to build lasting relationships with so

many different people and learn what exactly makes them and their businesses tick. As a community bank, we get to be an integral part of our growing local economy. At Harrington, we think of ourselves as more than just a bank with coffee and cookies (although we do have delicious coffee and cookies - stop in and try some!). We strive to be a partner in growing

your business - by saving you money with our Free Business Checking, by saving you time and eliminating your daily trip to the bank with our Courier Service, and by not only knowing your name, but your family, your business, your unique banking needs, and what’s most important to you in your banking relationship. Let’s get together and I’ll tell you more about what true community banking is all about!


Reverse Raffle 2013


All awards will be presented by the Membership Committee of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. Awards are not given based on number of times business nominated but on the criteria quality of each nominee. The purpose of these awards will be to recognize the importance and accomplishments of small business owners in the Wake Forest Community.

Objective: Recognize and honor chamber businesses who have demonstrated the

best practices in the specific criteria areas of each award.

Who can apply:Any for-profit business in the Chamber membership

Business of the Chamber Board of Directors will not be eligible for awardsBusiness nominee must have been in business a minimum

of 2 years and in good standing with Chamber.Anyone can nominate more than one company.

Self nomination and employee nominations are encouraged.

Judging Elements:Confirm Date Business opened

Demonstrates Growth and profitabilityLeadership and Community involvement through volunteer,

contributions or in-kind services. Demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit

Judging Process:

Business will be notified they at have been nominated and will be asked to complete the additional growth assessment

Committee will review applications down to 3 finalists in each categoryWinner to be announced at the “Annual State of the Chamber Address”

Applications are reviewed for quality not quantity of applications

Nominees Receive:Acknowledgement of nomination in the May newsletter

All nominees will be listed on the chamber website as a nominee

Finalist: (3 finalists for each category) Recognition in the program at the “State of the Chamber Annual Address”

Highlighted as a finalist in the June newsletterHighlighted as a finalist on the Chambers Website

Award Recipients:Two complimentary reservations to the “State of the Chamber Annual Address”

Reserved seatingProfile of Business in June newsletter and online for same month

Award to display accomplishment

Applications are due April 26th, 2013 All awards will be presented at the Annual State of the Chamber Address

on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013.

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Small Business of the YearNomination Form

The Nominee must meet the following requirements: •Isasuccessfulbusinessinoperationatleast5yearsormore •Businessmustbeprofitable(iffinalist;providealetterfromCPA/bookkeeper statinggrowth) •HasmadeanimpactonWakeForestcommunity(volunteering,fundraising,internships, mentoringorfinancialcontributions) •Showsleadershipwithinthatindustry •Practicesproperbusinessethics •IsaChamberMemberingoodstanding •IsnotcurrentlyamemberoftheChamberBoardofDirectorsorMembershipCommittee •Notbasedonnumberofnominations.Basedoncriteriaofresponses.

Full Business Name:

Date Business Established:

Please state why you feel this business is a success:

Please list the ways in which this business serves the community:

Please state any other reasons why you feel this business deserves the award:

Name of Nominator: Phone #

Pleasesendthisformto:Small Business Award Nominations

WakeForestAreaChamberofCommerce•350S.WhiteSt•WakeForest,[email protected]

All applications must be received by April 26, 2013

Pleasefeelfreetoattachanysupportingmaterial.


Business Women of the YearNomination Form

The Nominee must meet the following requirements: •Businessopenfor3yearsormore •WomenmustbeFounder/CEOwithmajoritysharesofbusiness •Businessmustbeprofitable(iffinalist;providealetterfromCPA/bookkeeper statinggrowth) •HasmadeanimpactonWakeForestcommunity(volunteering,fundraising,internships, mentoringorfinancialcontributions) •Nomineecan’tbeacurrentmemberoftheChamberofCommerceBoardofDirectorsorthe membershipcommittee •Isachambermemberingoodstanding •Notbasedonnumberofnominations.Basedoncriteriaofresponses.

Full Business Name:





Name of Nominator: Phone # Pleasesendthisformto:

Small Business Award NominationsWakeForestAreaChamberofCommerce•350S.WhiteSt•WakeForest,NC27587

919.556.1519 [email protected]




Rising Star Business of the YearNomination Form

The Nominee must meet the following requirements: •Companyinbusinessfor2yearsorless •Businessmustbeprofitable(iffinalist;providealetterfromCPA/bookkeeper statinggrowth) •HasmadeanimpactonWakeForestcommunity(volunteering,fundraising,internships, mentoringorfinancialcontributions) •Exemplifiestheentrepreneurialspirit(beingdiverse,flexibleandlookingforwaystogrow andexpand) •Nomineecan’tbeacurrentmemberoftheChamberofCommerceBoardofDirectorsor membershipcommittee •Isachambermemberingoodstanding •Notbasedonnumberofnominations.Basedoncriteriaofresponses.

Full Business Name:





Name of Nominator: Phone # Pleasesendthisformto:

Small Business Award NominationsWakeForestAreaChamberofCommerce•350S.WhiteSt•WakeForest,NC27587

919.556.1519 [email protected]




Ribbon Cuttings!

Baba Ghannouj RestaurantRouaida Abdul Ghani

14460 New Falls of Neuse RdSuite 167

Raleigh, NC 27614(919) 453-2355

Fax: (919) 453-2565

Mimosa Home & GiftDenise Floyd

113 S. White St.Wake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 556-2272

Massage DestinationSusan Calloway - Owner

3325 Rogers RoadSuite 102

Wake Forest, NC 27587(919) 488-4006

Fax: (919) 488-4006

Cannizzaro’s RestaurantAlex Cannizzaro

238 S. White StreetWake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 435-6067


Ribbon Cuttings!

Cash Mob - Downtown Wake Forest

A.P. Baker Insurance Services, Inc. - Allstate Insurance Company

A. P. Baker13200 New Fall of Neuse

Suite 107Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 562-5050Fax: (919) 562-5059

KB Home Pine Glen in RolesvilleBrian Walker - Broker Liaison

4608 Jersey Pine DrRolesville NC

www.kbhome.com

April 13th @ noon

We are meeting at noon at The White Street Brewery, 218 S. White Street, one of your unique downtown locations. You will be able to buy an amazing lunch from The Lemon Tree and enjoy networking time.

After lunch we will release the name of our next cash mob recipient. Then comes the fun part - We all walk together to the retail location and mob them with, not only our financial support, but tons of enthusiasm. All participants are committed to spending $20 in the business. The retailer will not be revealed to the public until the day of the event.

WEBSITE www.CashMob.comFACEBOOK:ht tp : / /www.facebook.com/pages /Downtown-Wake-Forest-Cash-Mob/418388088256076TWITTER @cmwfdowntown

Future Growth Fund AnnouncedThe governing Board of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking additional donations for their Future Growth Fund. The FGF will fund the Chamber’s membership, future staffing needs, space needs, office improvements, and technological needs.

The Board is asking for additional commitments from community leaders and investors to help the Chamber with seed funding for the FGF. Just like the Wake Forest Community the Chamber is having growing pains and excited about the future of the organization.

We already have some businesses that are helping. As gracious examples, The Southeastern Baptist Seminary Heritage Wake Forest, Focus Design, and Wake Forest Federal have committed to above and beyond their normal yearly investment to help the FGF - which in turns helps the greater Wake Forest area community.

If your business would like to help the Chamber and community with an additional investment, please contact Marla Akridge, [email protected].

www.kbhome.com

www.CashMob.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Wake-Forest-Cash-Mob/418388088256076

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Wake-Forest-Cash-Mob/418388088256076



Winner of the Golden Cookie Award - presented by Golden Corral Buffet & Grill. March Winner - Sandra Jean LaBarbera - ReMax United

Each month, we are selecting one company (hand drawn from a box) that has been with the Chamber for over five years – and presenting them with this award. This is our way (with the support of Golden Corral) of thanking our members who have invested with the Chamber.

Golden Cookie Winner - MarchSandra Jean LaBarbera ReMax United The Golden

Cookie Recipient

The Town of Wake Forest is looking for area residents willing to serve on the Board of Adjustment, Cemetery Advisory Board, Greenways Advisory Board, Human Relations Council and Senior Center Advisory Board.

The town’s advisory boards were established to give citizens input into what happens in the community and to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters that affect citizens and their town government.

The application deadline has been extended to 5 p.m., Friday, April 5. Completed applications may be mailed or delivered to Town Clerk Deeda Harris, Wake

Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 or faxed to 919-435-9419.

For more information about Wake Forest’s advisory boards or to obtain a copy of the advisory board application, visit the Advisory Boards section of the

town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/Government/AdvisoryBoards.aspx or visit the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.

For more information about the town’s advisory board openings, including residency requirements, contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at 919-435-9413 or [email protected].

Town of Wake Forest

Congressman George Holding visits 3 Phoenix.

www.wakeforestnc.gov/Government/AdvisoryBoards.aspx

www.wakeforestnc.gov/Government/AdvisoryBoards.aspx



Thank you to our Sponsors for the Reverse Raffle & Auction!

Congratulations to Warner Jamison for winning the 50/50 Raffle!

Congratulations to Craig Hedgpeth, Paul Eitel & Jim Adams for winning

the Grand Prize!

Congratulations to Man Mullen for winning the

Side Board!

Member News and NotesHealthFIRST Pharmacy has unveiled a new program to help with increasing prescription prices. Patients with no insurance, high deductibles, or high copays can have their prescriptions filled for medications in the 3-6-9-12 Program at significant savings. The 3-6-9-12 stands for 3 month, 6 month, 9 month or 12 month supplies at one low price. Some medications are $10, $20, $30 or $40 for 3,6,9,12 month’s supply and some are $20, $37, $55, $70 for 3,6,9,12 month’s supply. Other additional medications are available at significant price savings. If your medication is not on one of the lists, please call (919) 569-0500 for a price quote. Visit www.healthfirstwf.com, to see the complete lists of medications and pricing.

The Wake Forest Community Library will be closed for interior renovations starting on or about Saturday, April 6, and reopening on or about Saturday, May 25, 2013. If visitors have any questions about this closing period, please call 919-250-1200.

Wake Forest Academy of Fine Arts has an extremely talented dancer who has won a scholarship to attend a summer intensive in NYC this summer however the scholarship covers about 1/5 of the cost. She needs to raise about $4,000. This

summer intensive will give her the opportunity to work with Broadway choreographers and dancers as well as audition for performance opportunities. It’s a huge deal. Her mom is a single mom and teacher working 2 jobs to pay for her daughters dance, because she truly is a star in the making! If you’d like to sponsor her - please contact Aimee Neri, Assistant Director, 919-554-0000.

Congratulations to Margorie & Earl Brevofield for celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary!

www.healthfirstwf.com


Table Top Expo 3/5

US Health AdvisorsLiesl Ganes - Benefits Consultant

9131 Anson WaySuite 207

Raleigh, NC 27614(919) 427-1220

Fax: (919) 573-0403Room by Room Makeover

Teri Tolbert - Interior Designer1507 Elegence Dr.Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 800-9311

Aflac - Scott HammerScott Hammer - AssociateWake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 539-2644 Theo Davis Printing Nick HoneycuttNick Honeycutt - Account Executive

1415 W. Gannon AvePO Box 277

Zebulon, NC 27597(919) 621-6304

Fax: (919) 269-5647

Thank you to The Lodge of Wake Forest for hosting!


Insphere Insurance SolutionsJerry Glickman - Insurance Agent

3700 National DriveSuite 100

Raleigh, NC 27612(919) 622-3010

Fax: (334) 460-9627 Bean TherapyBrian or Carla Roshitsh

306 S. White StWake Forest, NC 27587

(919)263-9098

eliza kay photographyLiz Pitman

421 West Oak AvenueWake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 437-1488

Liberty Mutual Todd GoodrichTodd Goodrich - Sales Representative

3120 Highwoods Blvd.Suite 310

Raleigh, NC 27604919 872 4700 x57157Fax: (919) 873-1267

Table Top Expo 3/5


Get Ready for Prime Time!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce

Prime Time Table Top Event.

The Wake Forest Chamber will showcase their new members recruited during their Membership Campaign and recognize volunteers for their outstanding service during the campaign.

More that 160 local business leaders will gather for this evening of networking and entertainment.

The Prime Time Table Top Event will be held on April 30th, 3:00-5:30 pm @ The Wake Forest Presbyterian Church.

There will be light appetizers provided by Golden Corral.


Apr 4 Executive Committee MeetingApr 4 Ribbon Cutting- Pick A ClassApr 5 First Friday Networking 2013Apr 9 2012-2013 Adult LeadershipApr 9 Ribbon Cutting - Fig Cafe & Wine BarApr 10 Youth Leadership - Public ServiceApr 10 Chamber Tools & ResourcesApr 11 Ribbon Cutting - Living Arts CollegeApr 12 Board RetreatApr 16-17 Wake Forest Chamber Washington DC TripApr 16 Ribbon Cutting - Sweeties Candy ShopApr 16 Golden Cookie Award - Wake Forest SmilesApr 17 Ribbon Cutting - The Firepit BBQ & SmokehouseApr 18 BAH - CenturyLinkApr 19 Ribbon Cutting Parler PropertiesApr 23 Ribbon Cutting - The Olde English Tea RoomApr 24 Membership Committee MeetingApr 25 Ambassador MeetingApr 25 Ribbon Cutting - KB Home - The MeadowsApr 29 Ribbon Cutting -Preferred Living Solutions, Body Bliss SalonApr 30 PrimeTime Mini-Expo

Chamber Calendar for April Save the Dates!

Committee Meetings:

Membership 4/24 8:30 am Ambassador 4/25 8:30 am

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Save the Dates:DC Trip 4/16-4/17Prime Time 4/30Meet in the Street 5/4State of the Chamber 5/28

2013 Business After Hours Schedule

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Membership committee, and Staff would like to announce those businesses selected to host 2013 Business After Hours. Below are the confirmed monthly dates and the monthly host assignments.

Business After Hours 2013 5:30-7:00 pm

January 17th Dr. Vision Center

February 28th Hampton Inn of Wake Forest

March 21st Hasentree

April 18th CenturyLink

May 16th Supremia Dentistry

June 20th Southeastern Emergency Equipment

July 18th Mellow Mushroom

August 15th All About Hair & Nails

September 19th Camp Kanata

October 17th TrustAtlantic Bank

November 21st Focus Design Builders

December 12th SunTrust Bank