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1. Major cost savings on everything from Lenovo computers to Webinar events.

2. Free monthly networking events and professional development seminars.

3. Free access to a Business Center with Wi-Fi and coffee service. Plus, discounted rental rates for conference rooms and board room.

4. Affordable advertising opportunities in monthly e-newsletter, Website and annual relocation guide.

5. Referrals. The Chamber staff makes hundreds of referrals each year to member companies only.

6. Free and confidential business counseling provided by the Morrisville Chamber Business Advisory Council.

7. Sponsorship opportunities to help you promote your business. Sponsored events range from New Member Luncheons to annual golf tournaments.

8. Special discounts for you and your employees offered by more than 30 member businesses.

9. Knowledgeable Network of Women (KNOW) Luncheon Series for professional women to grow, network and connect.

10. As an advocate for the Morrisville business community, the Chamber is working to strengthen the economic climate for businesses in the area.

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table ofcontents

Take a Peek at What’s Inside

4 town center Is takIng shape

Morrisville Celebrates Two Town Center Milestones

6 MorrIsvIlle & wake county at a glance

Notes to Know on Your New Home

8 transportatIon

Morrisville Makes It Easy to Get Around

9 a softer footprInt on the envIronMent

Local Businesses Look Into Sustainability

11 guIde toneIghborhoods

12 duke MedIcalplaza MorrIsvIlle

Celebrating Great First Impressions

13 unIted way encourages collaboratIve effort

Giving Lifts Both Community and Businesses

14servIces for senIors

Offering Activity and Assurance

15 georgIna’s pIzzerIaIt’s Family. Literally.

16 Meet MayorJackIe holcoMbe

A Strong Interest in Community

17 pepper’s Market& sandwIch shop

Fresh and Healthful Meets

Lively and Robust

18 a day on the townRegional Shopping & Dining

19 seeIng the sIghtsTake a Tour of Morrisville and Wake County

20 get connected Know Who to Call

21 Index ofadvertIsers

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of the publisher. Jeremiah Street was named for Jeremiah Morris, who donated the plot of land that would become Morrisville.

ON THE COVER( photo by John West Photography )

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I n just 20 years, Morrisville has grown from a village of a little more than 1,000 residents to a vibrant com-munity of 16,000. Such rapid growth

obviously requires the quick development of facilities and services; but leaders and residents were determined that growth should not overshadow Morrisville’s true sense of community. Therefore, town lead-ers launched a proposal to create a central gathering place that not only gives the town a downtown Main Street feel, but also provides venues to support the arts and education. The result is taking shape as Town Center.

Anchored by a library and cultural arts facility that includes an outdoor amphitheater, practice rooms, and a theater, Town Center is also slated to include a commercial district, public parks, and residential developments. Since the plan was adopted in 2007 the town has completed several important milestones, including the adoption of a formal policy for land acquisition, the purchase of needed acre-age, the establishment of historic preservation recommendations, and the acquisition and relocation of the historic Pugh House. But the two most significant developments to date both happened in August 2009, when Morrisville celebrated the grand openings of

both Jeremiah Street and the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead.

Jeremiah Street was named for Jeremiah Morris, who donated the plot of land that would become Morrisville. This first street of Town Center will be a Main Street-style thoroughfare offering shopping, dining, and residential options with downtown appeal. First to arrive on the Jeremiah Street scene is residential development Church Street Townes, whose first two luxury townhome buildings were completed in early fall 2008. Forty residential units have been completed and 38 have already sold.

“The reaction has been very positive,” said Terry Poythress, president of Poythress Homes. “We are very proud to be part of the Town Center.”

Morrisville Town Manager John Whitson said the citizens who attended the Jeremiah Street celebration were very upbeat about the street, its design, and plans for future com-mercial development on the south side. “I myself am excited to see the look of the street once Church Street Townes builds the units that will directly front Jeremiah Street,” he added. “I expect these units will add another dimension to how a town center street should look when fully built.”

Doubling celebrations was the opening of the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, the largest such project ever undertaken in Morrisville. More than 350 people attended the grand opening for the new greenway, which includes a trailhead with parking, rest-rooms, a playground, and two picnic shelters. The trail extends 1.8 miles, with benches for those who would like to rest or simply take in the view.

“This site was especially attractive because it meets the needs of so many residents adja-cent to the trail,” said Parks and Greenways Planner Ed Lynch. “It will serve as a focal point to all other greenways in town.”

Other projects currently under way include restoring the historic Christian Church, final-izing a Town Center Development Code, and exploring options for public-private partner-ships to design and build Main Street.

With major achievements in place, and continuing progress on much more to come, the vision of Town Center is becoming clearer by the day.

town center Is takIng shape

Morrisville Celebrates Two Town Center MilestonesBy AmAndA Knoles

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For more information about morrisville’s Town Center, visit www.townofmorrisville.org/towncenter.


W hile Morrisville plans its future, leaders want to ensure that the town’s colorful past doesn’t fade. Weaving the threads

of Morrisville’s history together into a tapestry, the Town Heritage Plan will link points of interest in Town Center and tell the story of Morrisville. The plan may lead to a self-guided tour of historic land-marks beginning at a future visitors center and con-tinuing along a mapped route through Town Center.

Many themes run through the heritage of Morrisville, and all are outlined in the plan, including rural farming, the development of the North Carolina Railroad, the Civil War, and textile milling. According

to City Planning Director Ben Hitchings, the Town Heritage Plan was conceived as a way to link Town Center’s cultural and historic resources both physi-cally — through the tour — and thematically. To build the plan, technical staff, working with public input, will incorporate natural and cultural resource planning, historic preservation, landscape archi-tecture, park planning, and engineering into a final draft, to be reviewed by the Town Council in 2010.

The Heritage Plan will ultimately help to bring the many themes of Morrisville alive so that resi-dents and visitors alike can learn the story of the community.

Town Heritage Plan


Morrisville government100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560919-463-6200 • www.ci.morrisville.nc.us

Morrisville is governed by a mayor and a six-member council, who meet on the sec-ond and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The mayor and council appoint the town manager, who serves as the town’s chief administrative officer.

Wake County governmentP.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602919-856-6160 • www.wakegov.com

Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, the NC State Fair, and the Carolina Hurricanes. Wake County is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature, and many government offices located in Raleigh. Wake County includes 12 municipalities and is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners who meet bimonthly on Mondays.

Wake County Facts Housing units ........................................... 339,543

Vacancy rate ................................................. 8.4%

Median residential property value ............ $217,700

Median family income ............................... $82,856

Median household income ........................ $64,527

Mean commute time ...........................24.1 minutes

Residents who worked from home .............. 24,618

2009 (Jan.–Dec.)

New countywide residential permits ........... 3,493

New commercial/industrial permits ............... 184

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey; Wake County Revenue

Economic Facts

Cost of living*Composite .................................................... 101.3

Groceries ..................................................... 108.9

Housing .......................................................... 91.0

Utilities ......................................................... 100.6

Transportation ................................................ 99.5

Health Care .................................................. 106.1

Miscellaneous .............................................. 108.0

*U.S. average for all indices is 100.0.

Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 2009 Annual Average, Raleigh-Cary NC Metro

MorrIsvIlle & wake county at a glance

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PARK NAME ADDRESS Cedar Fork District Park 300 Aviation Parkway • • •Crabtree Creek Nature Park 151 Keybridge Drive •Indian Creek Greenway & Trailhead 101 Town Hall Drive • • • •Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Parkway • • • • •Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Parkway • • • • • • •Ruritan Park 100 Morrisville-Carpenter Road • •Shiloh Park / Luther Green Center 922 Church Street • • • • • • • •

M orrisville ranked 18th on CNNMoney.com’s 2009 list of “Best Places to Live” in the

category “6-Figure Towns.”

Climate

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MONTH AVg. HIgH

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distance to major Cities (miles)Raleigh, N.C. ......................................................14Durham, N.C. .....................................................16Charlotte, N.C. ................................................. 159Richmond, Va. ................................................. 162Columbia, S.C. ................................................. 241Washington, D.C. ............................................. 272

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EmploymentLabor Force .............................................. 455,404Employed ................................................. 417,730Unemployed ............................................... 37,674Unemployment Rate ....................................... 8.3%

Source: The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, Nov. 2009

major employersState of North Carolina ................................ 25,458Wake County Public School System ............. 16,755North Carolina State University ...................... 8,000WakeMed Health & Hospitals ........................ 6,893GlaxoSmithKline ............................................ 6,400Progress Energy Inc. ..................................... 5,000SAS Institute Inc. .......................................... 4,149Rex Healthcare ............................................. 4,000Wake County Government ............................. 3,744Cisco Systems .............................................. 3,600City of Raleigh .............................................. 3,000Verizon ......................................................... 3,000RTI International ............................................ 2,800Nortel Networks Corp. ................................... 2,800Waste Industries USA Inc. ............................. 2,000Lenovo ......................................................... 1,600Food Lion ..................................................... 1,600Lowe’s Companies Inc. ................................. 1,575US Environmental Protection Agency ............. 1,500PPD Inc. ....................................................... 1,480

Source: Wake County Economic Development

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Major HighwaysCentrally located between Raleigh and

Durham, Morrisville offers easy access to I-40, I-540, and US-1. Local roads include NC 54 (within town limits) and NC 55 (one mile from the town limits).

Airport InformationRaleigh durham International Airport919-840-2123 (General Information) 919-840-2140 (Parking Information) www.rdu.com

Located adjacent to Morrisville and 11 miles northwest of Raleigh, RDU International has nearly 400 flights daily, with nine major airlines and six regional carriers flying to 35 destinations. More than 9 million travelers used the airport last year. Terminal 2 opened in 2008, adding 19 gates plus additional shops and restaurants. When Phase Two is completed in winter 2011, the terminal will be nearly three times larger than the previous Terminal C. The airport provides 11,700 pub-lic parking spaces and 9,700 park-and-ride spaces. RDU Airport Taxi offers reservations and on-demand service; call 919-840-7277. Eight rental car agencies are located at RDU, with shuttle buses running every 15 minutes from the green bus shelters marked “Rental Car.”

Train ServiceAmtrak800-872-7245 • www.amtrak.com

Amtrak’s daily Carolinian allows travelers a choice of either coach or business class as they depart from nearby Raleigh to connect with stations in Charlotte; Richmond; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Philadelphia; and New York City. A second option for travel between Raleigh and Charlotte is the Piedmont, which also runs daily. Both trains allow for checked baggage and have snacks available. Details concerning schedules and services are avail-able online.

Public TransportTransportation and Rural Access (TRACs)Reservations: 919-212-7911 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–noon and 1–6 p.m.

TRACS provides ground transportation to residents of non-urbanized areas of the county. Morrisville residents are served by the Southwest Zone route, which also serves Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, and surrounding areas. Service is provided on a first-come, first-served, seat-available basis; reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance, but at a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Service is shared and demand-responsive. There is an additional charge for same-day reservations, and due to demand, service may not be available to same-day requests.

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transportatIonMorrisville Makes It Easy to Get AroundBy AmAndA Knoles

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w hy isn’t everyone doing it?” said Kevin Trapani, president of The Redwoods Group, a specialty insurance

company based in Morrisville.The notion of going green and practicing

sustainability has virtually become a geomet-ric given. Already, the U.S. economy is shift-ing to one where measures are being taken to save energy and leave a softer footprint on our environment. As a result, Trapani points out that operating a business is no lon-ger just a moneymaking venture.

“Every business has the oppor-tunity and the obligation to serve the greater community,” he said. “I don’t believe any company can succeed in a failing community, and supporting the community is important morally.”

Trapani believes businesses like his should practice sustainability holisti-cally. To that end, Trapani pursued and earned Green Plus certification, a certifica-tion offered by the Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with chambers of commerce.

“Small to medium-sized employers don’t have extra time or money to spare, so the idea behind Green Plus is to offer them a way to get affordable, high-quality sustainable expertise,” said Chris Carmody, director of the Institute for Sustainable Development. “What makes certifications like this unique is that it stresses the triple bottom line.”

The triple bottom line is a view of sus-tainability in which businesses evaluate and change behavior based on their impact on “people, planet, and performance.”

As part of the certification process, small businesses take an exam in these three key areas to help them make an objective assess-ment of their operations. Carmody said the

exam covers good business practices and reminds people of business basics they might not otherwise pay attention to.

Once a business completes the exam, it works with the Institute for Sustainable Development online or in person to build a checklist of actionable items. Practical mea-sures that a small business can take that impact the planet include saving electricity and water and eliminating unnecessary waste by recycling. The process also includes help-ing employees become more engaged and

committed to what they’re doing and building goodwill in the community.

The certification, recognized throughout the United States and Canada, can also be a great marketing and collaborative tool, noted Carmody. “Businesses can be networked with other businesses in their supply chain, so Green Plus businesses can learn a lot from other businesses through mentoring or collaboration.”

Green Plus certification is already drawing the attention of other Morrisville businesses. Fred Adams Jr., owner of Fred Adams Paving Company, said his company is taking mea-sures to gain Green Plus certification.

“To me, it makes good sense. I don’t want to be wasteful,” Adams said. “Some people claim that it’s more expensive, but we haven’t found that. We think of it as a game and a way of life.”

Bob Riedford, president and general man-ager of Buehler Motor, which manufactures mechatronic drive solutions and has its opera-tions located in Morrisville, echoed Adams’ sentiments. “Being green is just good busi-

ness. The saying ‘reduce, reuse, recy-cle’ applies to our business [model].

We believe practicing these principles allows us to be more productive and

reduce waste. In today’s business climate, you can’t exist without being sustainable.

“After all, shouldn’t we all be good citizens of the world?”

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Cost of Green Plus Certification

a softer footprInt on the envIronMent

Local Businesses Look Into SustainabilityBy dAvId BAllARd

Group, a specialty insurance

The notion of going green and practicing sustainability has virtually become a geomet-ric given. Already, the U.S. economy is shift-ing to one where measures are being taken to save energy and leave a softer footprint on our environment. As a result, Trapani points out

tunity and the obligation to serve the greater community,” he said. “I don’t believe any company can succeed in a failing community, and supporting the community is important morally.”

Trapani believes businesses like his should practice sustainability holisti-cally. To that end, Trapani pursued and earned Green Plus certification, a certifica-tion offered by the Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with chambers

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ment of their operations. Carmody said the

exam covers good business practices and reminds people of business basics they

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We believe practicing these principles allows us to be more productive and

reduce waste. In today’s business climate, you can’t exist without being sustainable.

“After all, shouldn’t we all be good citizens of the world?”

Cost of Green Plus Certification

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27....................... Marquis at Cary Parkway ...................................Apartments28.............................Crabtree Crossing .........................................Apartments29.............................. Waterford Place ..........................................Apartments30................................. H C Sears Jr .......................................... Single Family31.................................. Treybrooke ..............................................Apartments32........................Manor Village at Preston ....................................Apartments33...........................Town Hall Commons .................Single Family/Townhomes34................................ Breckenridge ......................Single Family/Townhomes35.......................... Preston Grande Villas ..................................... Townhomes36............................ Town Hall Terraces ....................................... Townhomes37..................................Morris West .......................................... Single Family38..........................Savannah Subdivision ................................... Single Family39...........................Wexford Subdivision .................................... Single Family40............................ Hamlet in the Park ....................................... Townhomes 41.................................. Kitts Creek ........................Single Family/Townhomes42............................. Providence Place ...................Single Family/Townhomes43............................ Morrisville Heights ..................................... Single Family44..................... Carrington Park Apartments .................................Apartments45.................................Shiloh Grove ............................................ Townhomes46........................ McCrimmon at the Park ..............Single Family/Townhomes47................................. Chessington .......................................... Single Family48............................. Gardens Phase III ...................Single Family/Townhomes49..........................Church Street Townes ..................................... Townhomes50.................................... Linwood ............................................. Single Family51.................................Cotten Place .......................Single Family/Townhomes52.................................Green Woods ......................................... Single Family53.................................Addison Park ......................................... Single Family

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Educated. Sophisticated. Tech savvy. Welcoming.

s ound like someone you know? According to Shanna Fitzpatrick, practice manager at the new Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville, those are

the first impressions the staff at Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville has of the Morrisville community.

Duke Medicine seemingly would like the Morrisville community to be equally impressed by Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville, which opened in November 2008. Duke Medicine placed the plaza in a convenient location, near the intersection of N.C. Highway 54 and I-540, and certainly made the facility spa-cious. At 20,000 square feet, the plaza sup-ports four clinics: Urgent Care, Primary Care, Duke Cardiology, and Duke Sports Medicine. According to Fitzpatrick, housing four clinics

under one roof makes for increased ease of service, since all refer within each practice.

Duke Medicine’s selection of Morrisville as the location for one of its medical plazas was no blind date. Fitzpatrick says factors that went into the decision to build in Morrisville included proximity to the airport and RTP, its mix of commercial and residential properties, and its nearness to already established towns without a Duke Medicine presence.

The facility, open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including holidays and weekends), is equipped for increased patient volume. The Urgent Care and Primary Care clinics respectively served 3,860 and 3,924 patients in fiscal year 2009. The four clinics offer the following services:

Duke Urgent Care• provides urgent-care services with extended hours and on-site laboratory and radiology services every day of the year, including all holidays, diagnos-ing, treating, and managing urgent medical conditions and minor trauma.

Primary Care• offers primary care services for patients of all ages, including preven-tive health measures and the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pres-sure, and other health issues.Duke Cardiology• gives local residents access to heart care close to home. As part of Duke Heart Center — one of the nation’s top 10 centers for cardiovascular care — patients have access to the very latest diag-nostic technologies and therapies.Duke’s Sports Medicine• specialists offer a wide range of therapies, treatments, and programs for patients at all levels of activ-ity and athletics. Practicing doctors special-ize in treating shoulder, knee, and ligament injuries; muscle strains; and adolescent musculoskeletal injuries.

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Celebrating Great First ImpressionsBy dAvId BAllARd


“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

t hese sage words from Booker T. Washington speak to the paradox of how to solve personal dif-ficulty and describe the essence

of what Morrisville residents and businesses have teamed together to do to address the economic downturn.

For one, BE&K Engineering Company is using the economic downturn to grow its youngest and newest workforce, empowering them “to lift up” the charities that BE&K has served historically.

According to Richard Braswell, vice presi-dent and general manager of BE&K, deploy-ing the younger, newer members of its work-force into IMPACT, the company’s internal coordinator for its charity efforts, has proven to be a successful strategy.

“They have a renewed energy,” Braswell noted. “[By getting them involved], we wanted

them to get more familiar with the people in our office, so we use this as an opportunity for them to do so, as well as grow and learn how to plan personally and professionally. They conduct internal lessons learned, pre-sentations, and the like. We are trying to keep them engaged and retain them during this recession.”

Though many Morrisville businesses like BE&K Engineering are already making mean-ingful contributions, Craig Chancellor, CEO and president of the United Way of the

Greater Triangle (UWGT), said all businesses must pitch in.

“Businesses must show corporate social responsibility and citizenship, understanding that there are people in the community who are requesting services who used to work for them,” Chancellor said. “I think companies definitely have a responsibility to help former employees.”

All monetary and voluntary contributions mean added services for residents of the Triangle. According to their current research, the UWGT is already serving one out of every four residents in Wake County, and these individuals aren’t just using one agency. They may need food from one agency, housing from another, education from a third.

The UWGT, which merged with the Johnston County United Way, has 95 member services covering everything from child care to mental health. Chancellor said the charity chose Morrisville as its corporate headquarters because the UWGT is a four-county United Way, and Morrisville is centrally located to the community the UWGT serves.

“Morrisville is also a business-friendly community,” Chancellor added.

As a community that is friendly toward businesses, Morrisville understands the value of Booker T. Washington’s words, because lift-ing up businesses also benefits the community it serves.

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By dAvId BAllARd Giving Lifts Both Community and Businesses

“I think companies

definitely have a

responsibility to help

former employees.”


t he Baby Boom Generation is mak-ing some noise in Wake County, where their numbers are expected to grow substantially in the next

20 years. According to the North Carolina State Data Center, the pace of growth in Wake County for the senior population (age 60+) is expected to triple from 113,009 in 2008 to 358,850 in 2029. Active by nature, these seniors have a resource — the Cary Senior Center, which offers 2,000 activity options.

“We offer everything from fun and game type activities, to special events and trips, to educational programs where we invite experts to present on legal or financial issues,” said Cary Senior Center Director Jody Jameson. “We have groups that get together for every-thing from history programming and music appreciation to fitness programs.”

Providing these activities is important, as they help grow seniors’ enjoyment of life and sense of purpose. However, just as vital is ensuring that seniors know where to go not only for fun, but for necessary services.

“We are sensing that older adults need assistance navigating the service delivery sys-tem,” said Joan Pellettier, director of Triangle J Area Agency on Aging. “The industry is trying to create ways to improve so older adults can work with professionals who can help guide them.”

According to Pellettier, a serious issue for seniors is adapting to health and life-stage transitions, in particular from hospital to home or home to retirement facility.

One resource that seniors in Morrisville might find settling during this time of transi-tion is The Manor Village at Preston, the first retirement community in Morrisville, located at Highway 54 and Cary Parkway.

Tom Stewart, administrator, said the founder of The Manor Village Life Centers, Dr. Garth Mann, was cognizant of the impor-tance of seniors’ transition to retirement when he sought an appropriate community for his mother.

“Dr. Mann visited over 70 senior living facilities, and he found one key element to stabilizing seniors’ transition to a retire-ment community: retaining staff and keeping employee turnover to a minimum.”

At The Manor Village at Preston, Stewart has taken these concerns to heart. Once Manor Village residents take up residence, they will find they are in good company, both in terms of near neighbors and in all aspects of the Morrisville community.

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Offering Activity and AssuranceBy dAvId BAllARd


g eorgina’s has a special place on the timeline of my life.

At age 53, it’s where I had my first cannoli.

Northerners can snicker, but before that, I was somewhat Southern enough to have no reference to a cannoli outside the flatlands scene in The Godfather.

And my first encounter with a cannoli told me a lot about eating at Georgina’s.

The owners, Tommy and Roe DeMattia, used my Southern naiveté to gently adopt me into their family. My wife and I had defaulted to pizza, and Roe suggested a cannoli for dessert. It turned out to be cake icing from heaven, wrapped in a tube of crunchy pastry. Instantly, I wanted to move to Italy. Or New York. Then, I decided that since the food was right up the road, the better choice would be

to purchase The Godfather box set and remain in Morrisville.

Georgina’s is family. Literally. The kids — Thomas, Georgina, and Antoinette — work apron-to-apron with Tommy and Roe. Three years ago, the DeMattias transplanted them-selves here. And Morrisville welcomed them with such open arms that now they plan on adding a party room to the architecture. And mark your calendar for the next Fourth of July — Georgina’s outdoor patio seating has the perfect vantage for the Morrisville fire-works show.

To some, grits are grits and a cannoli is a cannoli, but the recipes in Georgina’s are as personal as family. Because that’s where most of the recipes came from. Open the menu and you’ll find items as unique as Italian wed-ding soup, clams casino, cranberry spinach

salad, and focaccia. Or, things as familiar as wraps, seafood, calzones, and stromboli. But don’t come here for refrigerator-magnet pizza, because this is about family. And live music. And wine tastings. They deliver and cater, too, but the best option is to come in and sit down. Because you’ll get to meet your new family.

Being intuitive gives Roe the clues to making your visit personal. She’s an expert people-reader, with an hourglass figure and a youthful Lollobrigida smile that’s wired to something deeply spiritual. Some customers want to talk; others want to be talked to. If the vibe’s right, Roe will even sit down at your table and talk (that’s ‘talk’ with a couple of extra New York ‘W’s in the word). She’ll ask where you’re from. Encourage you to try something new on the menu. Look for com-mon denominators in your history and hers. Taking risks like that puts your heart on the line. But Roe is fearless. And successful.

And that’s what makes this family experi-ence a box set in itself.

So, as Francis Ford Coppola would say, leave the gun and take the cannoli.

Maybe more than one cannoli.And maybe some pasta alfredo, too.

Georgina’s Pizzeria3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-388-3820 • www.georginaspizzeria.com

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It’s Family. Literally.By leWIs FAUlKneR


Could you tell us a little about your family’s history in special needs advocacy and how you started BuckwheatHull.com?

We have a daughter with Down Syndrome who is now 20 years old, and our history of advocacy began when she was born. My hus-band and I met at the University of Florida where we were both engineering students, so our background wasn’t strong in child development or special needs issues. When Lindsay was born, we did what you would expect engineering types to do — we started reading everything we could and trying to

figure out how we could make the biggest difference in her life. So that really got started of necessity.

BuckwheatHull.com started as a result of a gift I made for a friend. The gift was filled with buckwheat hulls, and we sold the extra hulls on eBay. Lindsay took an interest in this process, so we started small and put up a Web site. We didn’t do a lot of marketing, but it took off because it was a niche market that wasn’t being filled. We contacted NC State University’s engineering department and they built a low-tech packaging system for us, so

the system we have allows folks with special needs to package and ship buckwheat hulls all over the country. It’s really neat in that it’s a self-sustaining business and creates jobs that are doable for a variety of skill levels and abilities.

What was it that inspired you to run for the mayor’s office?

Since we moved to Morrisville I’ve had a very strong interest in the community. It’s a small town and wonderfully diverse, but it’s going through many changes. I wanted to help shape some of those changes. When Morrisville Action was first started there was concern about growth, but that changed into significant concerns about our city’s budget in the summer of 2008. We came very close to having a 19 percent property tax increase at a time when the recession was just a glimmer of what was to come, and that particular issue is really what drove me to run. The financial picture of the town is important, but all of the taxpayers were going to be affected in a big way by the proposed increase. It was my concern for them that really helped make that decision for me.

How is your plan for your first full year as mayor shaping up in terms of priorities?

It’s going very well. We have a council retreat scheduled in January and we’ll spend a significant amount of time talking about goals and initiatives, including topics like sustainable growth and road improvements. We’ve already gotten started on a “buy local” initiative, and I’ve asked council volunteers to work with the Chamber of Commerce to start promoting our local businesses next month. We also have a unique demographic here in that people see value in our small community and want to play a part in it. We’re going to work hard to increase opportunities for vol-unteerism as well.

What’s been the biggest adjustment for you since you took office?

I think the biggest adjustment is in work-ing out a time management strategy to make sure that my top priorities stay my top priori-ties. It’s a balancing act, and it will take a little bit of time to make sure it doesn’t get tipped. Thankfully, I have a really good support sys-tem. My husband has been very supportive and helpful to me in making sure that things at home stay balanced, and our teamwork has made all the difference.

Meet Mayor JackIe holcoMbe

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r ick and Jackie Holcombe moved to the Triangle area 20 years ago and they’ve been residents of Morrisville since 2002. A special needs advocate who operates a home-based business for special needs employees, Jackie

has also been actively engaged in community service through the Town Council, the Land Use and Transportation Advisory Committee, and a grassroots citizen advocacy organization known as Morrisville Action. In November 2009, Jackie was elected mayor of Morrisville, and she took time in December for a question and answer session to help us get to know her better.


w hen Pepper’s Market & Sandwich Shop opened the last week of October 2009, it was a dream come true for

owners Jess and Missy Fowler. And the res-taurant’s blend of quick service and delicious health-conscious dishes have made it a dream come true for busy families, too.

It was a love of the business that brought the couple from corporate jobs in the RV industry in Atlanta to open a hip new eatery in Morrisville. “We were both involved in the restaurant business in various roles in our early 20s, and we always knew we would return to the business when the time was right,” Jess said.

But even though, professionally, the couple was a far cry from where they knew they belonged in Atlanta, their time there did put them in touch with some inspiration. “While we were living in Atlanta … we observed there was a need for a place where folks could get high-quality, truly scratch-made, quick-service foods with healthful options,” Jess noted. “At the time we never dreamed we would be the ones to start it.”

The turning point for the couple had indeed come, and the planning for Pepper’s began in June 2008. Jess and Missy consid-ered starting their business in a variety of cit-ies, including Atlanta and Orlando, but settled on Morrisville after extensive research. The Grace Park vibe drew them in.

“Moving to Grace Park and starting Pepper’s was really all one decision, because we knew a startup would require us to spend a lot of hours at the restaurant, and eliminating a commute was very appealing,” Jess said. “We moved in at Grace Park on December 2nd of ’08 and signed the lease for Pepper’s in March. We believe urban village communities like Grace Park are a wonderful concept, where residents can walk to dining and shopping, and it fits our business model.”

Deciding on a name for their new business wasn’t easy, but with the help of friends in marketing, the Fowlers decided on Pepper’s.

“It helps convey our vision of providing fresh offerings with healthful alternatives, and we felt the name could be used if we are fortu-nate enough to realize our long-term goal and expand to multiple locations,” Missy said.

The Fowlers agree that moving to Grace Park was one of the smartest decisions they’ve ever made.

“We love Grace Park both as a place to live and own a business,” Jess said. “We purchased one of the town homes built by Dickson Properties, and we are very happy with it. Grace Park is lively, robust, and easy to live in.”

In keeping with the modern feel of their restaurant and new neighborhood, as Pepper’s was under construction, Jess filmed the prog-ress and posted reports on YouTube.

“I started the video updates as a way to keep family and friends informed without spending countless hours on the phone. As it turns out, I think it will be a useful tool for us as we plan our next location,” Jess noted.

Along the way the couple had a few differ-ences of opinion on design elements, but Jess says they couldn’t be more pleased with the final results.

“We originally discussed clean lines, fresh colors and elements like recycled glass and a concrete table in the center of the space, but I also wanted to create unique and flashy bathrooms,” Jess confessed. “There were times when Missy had to gently encourage me to focus on the kitchen design, but now she agrees the bathrooms are truly one of a kind.”

So far the menu at Pepper’s has been the big hit. “Customers are responding well to the fact that we roast turkey, beef, and pork in-house and that we offer breads from local bakeries,” Missy noted. “Our menu changes with the seasons, so we can provide products that are both tasty and fresh.”

The market section of the restaurant is still evolving but currently offers a variety of baked goods, unique hot sauces and jellies, and a large selection of high-quality beers and wines. And a recent wine tasting was such a success that the couple plans to make it a monthly event, with appropriate food pairings.

From corporate to cuisine, the Fowlers’ journey has brought another delightful dining option to Morrisville.

Pepper’s market and sandwich shop2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-380-7002 • www.peppersmrkt.com

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Fresh and Healthful Meets Lively and Robust

pepper’s Market & sandwIch shopBy AmAndA Knoles


Around Town dining

Asian Aroma100 Jerusalem Drive, Suite 104, Morrisville 919-380-3087 • www.asianaromarestaurant.com

Babymoon Café100 Jerusalem Drive, Morrisville 919-465-9006 • www.babymooncafe.com

Buffalo Wings & Rings4101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-460-1297 • www.buffalowingsandrings.com

C & T Wok130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-467-8860 • www.ctwokrestaurant.com

Café Capistrano2250 Gathering Park Circle, Cary 919-467-2320 • www.cafecapistrano.com

Catering By design132 Kilmayne Drive, Cary 919-481-0883 • www.catering-by-design.com

Chick-fil-A at Stone Creek Village1000 Valleystone Drive, Cary 919-465-0699 • www.chickfila.com

daniel’s Pizza Pasta Café 1430 Highway 55, Apex 919-303-1006 • www.danielson55.net

danny’s Bar-B-Que9561 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-468-3995 • www.dannysbarbque.com

georgina’s Pizzeria3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-388-3820 • www.georginaspizzeria.com

HoneyBaked Ham Company 423 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919-854-1222 • www.honeybaked.com

Hooters of RdU Airport1001 Claren Circle, Morrisville 919-469-2900 • www.hooters.com

Manuel Mediterranean grill & Pizza152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-321-8366 • www.manuelrestaurant.com

MEZ Contemporary Mexican5410 Page Road, Durham 919-941-1630 • www.mezdurham.com

Morrisville deli3524 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-380-3767 • www.morrisvilledeli.com

Neomonde Bakery & deli10235 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-469-8009 • www.neomonde.com

Nikos Taverna4075 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-462-1148 • www.nikostavernainc.com

Peppers Market & Sandwich Shop2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-380-7002 • www.peppersmrkt.com

Randy’s Pizza4129 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-468-3737 • www.randys-pizza.com

Rita’s Ice4141 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-463-7881 • www.ritasice.com

Smithfield’s Chicken ’N Bar-B-Q3578 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-468-2607 • www.smithfieldschicken.com

Smokey’s BBQ Shack10800 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-469-1724 • www.smokeysshack.com

Sol Azteca120 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-465-7320 • www.solaztecanc.com

Sweet Tomatoes2310 Walnut Street, Cary 919-851-4333 • www.souplantation.com

Tossed4117 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-889-0626 • www.tossed.com

Village deli909 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville 919-462-6191 • www.villagedeli.net

zPizza96 Cornerstone Drive, Cary 919-302-2710 • www.zpizza.com

Triangle Shopping

Brightleaf Square905 W. Main Street, Durham 919-682-9229 • www.historicbrightleaf.com

Brier Creek CommonsHighway 70 and Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh www.shopbriercreekcommons.com

Cameron Village1900 Cameron Street, Raleigh 919-821-1350 • www.shopsofcameronvillage.com

Cary Towne Center1105 Walnut Street, Cary 919-460-1052 • www.shopcarytownecentermall.com

Crabtree Valley Mall4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 919-787-8993 • www.crabtree-valley-mall.com

Crossroads Plaza213 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919-233-8087 • www.shopcrossroadsplaza.com

grace Park1101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-256-3375 • www.graceparknc.com

Morrisville Outlet Mall1001 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville 919-380-9459 • www.morrisvilleoutletmall.com

North Hills/The LassiterI-440 and Six Forks Road, Raleigh 919-881-1146 • www.northhillsraleigh.com

The Streets at Southpoint 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham 919-572-8808 • www.streetsatsouthpoint.com

Triangle Town Center5959 Triangle Town Boulevard, Raleigh 919-792-2020 • www.triangletowncenter.com

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MuseumsAfrican American Cultural Complex 119 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh 919-231-0625 • www.aaccmuseum.com

The African American Cultural Complex has a mission to “make people aware of contributions by African Americans to North Carolina and America through structured educational programs.” There’s a unique collection of artifacts, documents, and displays.

Marbles Kids Museum/IMAx® Theatre201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh 919-834-4040 • www.marbleskidsmuseum.org

Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences.

North Carolina Museum of Art2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 919-839-6262 • www.ncartmuseum.org

Visitors can explore 5,000 years of artistic heritage, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art. The museum includes internationally renowned Baroque and Renaissance holdings as well as collections of American, African, Oceanic, New World, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, 20th-century, and Jewish ceremonial art.

North Carolina Museum of History5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh 919-807-7900 • www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

The North Carolina Museum of History, founded in 1902, provides an exciting place to explore North Carolina history. The museum is also home to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, which features audio, video, and interactive biographies, along with unique sports artifacts.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh 919-733-7450 • www.naturalsciences.org

Through four floors of exhibits, the Southeast’s largest natural history museum offers exciting displays, such as Willo, the world’s only dinosaur with a fossilized heart. Patrons can also view an acrocanthosaurus skeleton and a re-creation of five North Carolina habitats, complete with live animals and a 20-foot waterfall.

North Carolina Railroad Museum5121 Daisey Street, New Hill 919-362-5416 • www.nhvry.org

At the North Carolina Railroad Museum, visitors can view a self-guided collection of train equipment, including a Vulcan Tank Steam Locomotive that volunteers have been restoring since it was acquired in 1999. The New Hope Valley Railway at the North Carolina Railroad Museum offers one-hour train ride days in season from May to December.

Raleigh City Museum220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh 919-832-3775 • www.raleighcitymuseum.org

Housed in the historic Briggs Building, the Raleigh City Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of North Carolina’s capital city.

Performing Arts and Entertainmentdurham Performing Arts CenterThe American Tobacco District 123 Vivian Street, Durham 919-688-3722 • www.dpacnc.com

The Durham Performing Arts Center is a 2,800-seat theater located in downtown Durham’s American Tobacco District. The theater is home to Broadway Carolina, an authentic Broadway experience direct from New York, and also features top comedy shows, concerts, and performances. This spectacular cultural landmark will draw audiences to more than 100 shows each year with convenient access off I-40, I-540, and I-85.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre8003 Regency Parkway, Cary 919-462-2052 • www.boothamphitheatre.com

Booth Amphitheatre is located among 14 beautiful acres of stately hardwoods and pines next to Symphony Lake. With a capacity for 7,000 people, the amphitheatre can offer patrons a seat on the spacious lawn or on the specially designed crescent deck. The performance season runs April through October and features an eclectic mix of entertainers, including live music and festivals, the N.C. Symphony Summerfest Series, and Movies by Moonlight movie nights.

Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts2 E. South Street, Raleigh 919-831-6060 • www.progressenergycenter.org

The Progress Energy Center is “the Triangle’s leading multi-venue entertainment complex.” The center hosts a number of renowned performance groups, including Broadway Series South, Carolina Ballet, North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh Theatre in the Park, and PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music.

RBC Center1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh 919-861-2300 • www.rbccenter.com

The RBC Center is “the premier source of entertainment in the Southeast.” The center is home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and North Carolina State University’s men’s basketball team.

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh 919-831-6400 • www.livenation.com

Walnut Creek has a state-of-the-art bandshell and a CD-quality sound and video system and can seat 20,000 in both lawn and seated areas. Bring a blanket to sit on in the grass, or you can rent a chair for a nominal fee. Most major touring acts that come through the Southeast stop for a gig. The programmers also schedule festivals that feature lesser-known artists on an all-day bill.

Unique VenuesChatham Hill Winery3500 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Morrisville 919-380-7135 • www.chathamhillwine.com

Established in 1999 as the first winery in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, Chatham Hill offers nine varieties under its label and uses only North Carolina vinifera grapes. The winery offers daily tastings and tours.

City Market303 Blake Street, Raleigh 919-821-1350 • www.citymarketraleigh.com

This unique, cobblestoned corner of downtown Raleigh is chock-full of bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries.

Fairgrounds MarketplaceNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 919-829-3533

The Fairgrounds Marketplace is an upscale flea market, recognized by Country Living magazine as one of the top markets in the Southeast for home decor. The market offers a large selection of antiques, primitives, collectibles, jewelry, and crafts.

State Farmers Market1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh 919-733-7417

The State Farmers Market in Raleigh sells more than 300 different items and offers produce for both wholesale buyers and individual consumers. More than 35,000 spaces are rented for the sale of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, Christmas trees, and crafts.

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Morrisville Town Hall100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560919-463-6200 • 919-481-2907 [email protected]

emergency ..................................................... 911Budget Department .........................919-463-6174Business Management .....................919-463-6175Clerk, Town of Morrisville .................919-463-6151Community Services ........................919-463-6154Development Services ......................919-463-6980Fire (non-emergency) .......................919-463-6120Information Technology Department ..919-463-6155Inspections Department ...................919-463-6182Manager, Town of Morrisville ............919-463-6150Planning & Engineering ....................919-463-6194Public Works ...................................919-463-7070Solid Waste Collection ......................919-463-7120Utility Service (Town of Cary) ............919-469-4050

Morrisville Police department 260-C Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Chief of Police Ira W. Jones ..............919-463-1601 Front Desk (for all general inquires) ..919-463-1600 Non-Emergency Communications .....919-829-1911Crime Stoppers................................919-463-1577Main Fax .........................................919-380-6717Investigations Fax ............................919-463-9904Patrol Squad Fax .............................919-465-2149

Morrisville FireAdministration & Prevention 260-C Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Fire Chief Todd Wright ......................919-463-6121Fire Station #1 100 Morrisville Carpenter Road ......919-463-6120

Fire Station #2 10632 Chapel Hill Road .................919-463-6140Fire Station #3 6900 Carpenter Fire Station Road ..919-463-6940

Morrisville Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources240 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560919-463-7110

Aquatics & Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Parkway ..............919-463-6900Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Drive .................919-463-7100

greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1505P.O. Box 1879Raleigh, NC 27602919-834-5900 • [email protected] • www.visitraleigh.com

Wake County Economic development800 S. Salisbury StreetP.O. Box 2978Raleigh, NC 27602-7099919-664-7042www.raleigh-wake.org

Wake County Public Schools3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27611919-850-1600 • www.wcpss.net

United States Postal Service10520 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560-9998919-319-6928 • 800-ASK-USPS • www.usps.com

Utilities

TelephoneBellSouth .........................................888-757-6500 www.bellsouth.com

ElectricityProgress Energy ..............................919-508-5400 ....................................................800-452-2777 www.progress-energy.com

Electricity and Natural gasDuke Energy ....................................800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

Cable TelevisionTime Warner Cable ..........................919-595-4892 www.timewarnercable.com/NC/

Natural gasPSNC Energy ...................................877-776-2429 www.psncenergy.com

Water and SewerTown of Cary Public Works Department New service/cancel service/billing ..919-469-4050 Water and sewer emergencies .......919-469-4090 After hours/holidays/weekends .......919-469-4012

Waste ServicesPublic Works Department .................919-463-7120 www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/pw/solidwaste.aspWaste Industries (contracted by town) ......................919-596-1363

Newspapers

Cary News (weekly) .........................919-460-2600 www.carynews.comThe Herald Sun (daily) ......................919-419-6500 www.heraldsun.comThe News & Observer (daily) ............919-829-4500 www.newsobserver.com

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Know Who to Call

Morrisville Town Hall100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Fire Station #2 10632 Chapel Hill Road .................919-463-6140Fire Station #3


Index ofadvertIsers

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morrisville elected officials

Mayor Jackie Holcombe919-677-9153 [email protected]

Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Martin (At Large)

919-462-8182 [email protected]

Council Member Linda Lyons (district 1)919-469-1992 [email protected]

Council Member Steve diehl (district 2)919-678-8544 [email protected]

Council Member Liz Johnson (district 3)919-462-8859 [email protected]

Council Member Margaret Broadwell (district 4)919-467-1623 [email protected]

Council Member Tom Murry (At Large)919-468-1213 [email protected]

Alphagraphics 7

BB&T 1

C & T Wok 14

Capitol Coffee Systems 21

CareFirst Animal Hospital 21

Cary Family YMCA 12

Catalent Pharma Solutions 5

Centurion Construction Company, Inc. 5

Daly Seven Hotels 2

Dex One 7

Duke Medicine Outside Back Cover

Duke Realty Corporation 7

Jani-King of Raleigh/Durham 5

L & D Self-Storage 14

The Manor Village at Preston Inside Front Cover

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Morrisville Pharmacy & Compounding 7

Nationwide Insurance – John Abram Agency 5

Red Polish Nail Bar 7

Rita’s 18

Technical Innovation 20

Triangle Car Wash 21

Xpedx 14

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