Whew! Rogers Road is finally open between Wake Forest and Rolesville. It opened for traffic Monday, Dec. 5, instead of the date announced earlier, Friday, Dec. 9. It had been closed since Oct. 8 when Hurricane Matthew blew through and Sanford Creek’s flood waters attacked the road bed and asphalt.
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At the first Wake Up! Wake Forest event sponsored by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Wake Forest early Tuesday morning, Mark Vitner, a senior economist with Wells Fargo in Charlotte, gave a group of about 50 people a detailed overview of economic trends.
He said, along with other forecasts, that with the tax changes and decrease in business regulation that incoming President Trump will pursue he sees an increase in small business formation and success. He also noted that states like North Carolina with a thriving tech community are expected to continue to grow and prosper, at least in the parts of the state with those industries.
“I was pleased,” Ann Welton, chamber president, said. “I thought Mark did a great job and lived up to his reputation as someone who can explain economics in a ‘down-to-earth’ manner. I had hoped for a larger turnout. Not sure if it was the ’“first in a series’ issue, or simply the time of year. But I hope we will continue to build the audience over time.
“I’m looking forward to the April session with Chip Russell. I think the topic of ‘Managing Growth in Wake Forest’ is relevant to all. I’m also pleased that the Chamber has such a good working relationship with the Town of Wake Forest. Co-sponsoring events like this go a long way.”
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Within its service territory and beyond, Wake Electric is known for its tradition of community involvement and support. Through our grant and scholarship programs, Wake Electric invests in the communities where its members and employees live and work.
Many local nonprofits know about the Wake Electric Operation RoundUp grants which are made quarterly through the year. The deadline for the next round of grants is Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. For details about how to apply, eligibility and an application, go to http://wemc.com/operation-roundup/.
