| The deadline for applying for the first class of the Career Readiness Academy sponsored by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been extended to April 17.
Funded through a grant from the US Chamber of Commerce, the goal of the academy is to prepare students to successfully enter the workforce and provide area employers with capable young employees. Please see the article in this week’s edition for full information about the academy, its goals and how to apply. * * * * This month’s Business After Hours will be held at North State Bank from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. You can network with your fellow chamber members and enjoy food provided by a new Wake Forest chamber member, Catering Works. Drinks are by Pour Bar Services. Bring your business cards. North State Bank, 14091 Falls of Neuse Road in the Wakefield area, is providing raffle prizes. * * * * |
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.
