The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) of the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at their Wednesday, March 6, session which will feature a discussion with Wake County Manager David Ellis. You will have ample time to ask questions and voice concerns.
All GAC programs are now open to every member. Our months government affairs updates in 2019 will feature elected officials and staff from local, county and state government. This is your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the people who represent you and your business. We hope you will join us each month. Please register here for this free event: https://wakeforestchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5894.
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Workshop: Communicate More Effectively
Do you hunger for skills to improve the quality of your relationships, to deepen your sense of personal empowerment or to simply communicate more effectively? Join us on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the chamber as we learn practical skills to help you get what you want peacefully.
Amber Harkey, founder and owner of Carolina Life Coaching, will facilitate an interactive workshops based on the book, “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall Rosenberg. Discover how the language you use can strengthen your relationships, build trust, prevent conflicts and heal pain. This workshop is offered free of charge for all chamber members. Go to https://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/events/details/non-violent-communication-workshop-17554.
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Join us on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church for the Wake Forest Chamber’s Family Expo. Presented by Shaw RV, the expo will include 75 exhibitor booths featuring Northern Wake County’s premier family-friendly business. From summer and track-out camps, healthcare and local school options, to extracurricular activities like swim lessons, dance and martial arts, and you’ll find every aspect of family life represented as you walk among the booths.
The Family Expo will also be a place for kids to be kids, so don’t leave the little ones at home! While the majority of the expo booths will be found indoors, a special Kid Zone presented by Galaxy Fun Park will take place outside. In the Kid Zone, you’ll get to tour one of Shaw RV’s impressive recreational vehicles and see how fun and comfortable camping can be. The Wake Forest Fire Department and Wake Forest Power will also be on hand with their fire and line trucks. See them up close and personal! If the kiddos want to burn off some energy, we’ve got that covered, too. The Kid Zone includes bounce houses, a pitching machine, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Bring your camera and get your picture taken with our two special guests: Galaxy Fun Park’s robot, Galatron, and the Carolina Mudcats’ Muddy the Mudcat.
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You have until March 11 to reserve your booth at Meet in the Street, presented by the Wake Forest Chamber and Atlantic Tire & Service. The popular arts and crafts festival will take place Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Wake Forest.
The food booths are sold out. To reserve a booth, call the chamber office and select either a standard booth or a sponsorship.
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The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation will hold a Job Success 101 seminar on March 15 for eligible 16-18 year-olds. A mini job fair following the seminar will connect participants with area businesses. Chamber members are invited to participate in this workforce development initiative in one of two ways.
- Participate in the Job Fair:Businesses can recruit new employees at the mini job fair from 12:30 – 1:30 pm (setup at 11:30 am). There is no charge to participate.
- Volunteer at the Seminar:We need 10-15 HR/hiring managers to provide table facilitation, examples of employee best practices, and feedback on student resumes.
If you are interested in helping us with this workforce initiative, contact Corey Hutcherson via email or at (919) 556-1519 option 2.
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A Wake County Hospitality Job Fair to connect hospitality employers with potential employees will be held on March 5, 2019, from 10 am – 3 pm, at the Raleigh Convention Center. This event is being coordinated by the Greater Raleigh CVB, Capital Area Workforce Development, N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Raleigh Convention Center. Booth space is available for $150, which includes lunch for two and free downtown parking. For details and to register, please go to www.wakecountyhospitalityjobfair.com.
