News from the chamber

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor two Get Out The Vote Postcard Socials in the outdoor patio on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

You must sign up in advance to promote proper social distancing.

Sponsored by the chamber’s Women’s Business Alliance and the Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the socials are a way for community women to stop by to write personal notes encouraging women to vote this year. Pre-addressed postcards, pens, snacks and coffee will be provided. This is a non-partisan event.

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Registration is now open for the annual Sporting Clays Tournament which is presented by B&W Hardware and will be held Nov. 5 at Rose Hill Plantation in Nashville. Both chamber members and nonmembers are invited; prizes will be given to the top shooters and teams.

The Sporting Clays Tournament is a major fundraiser for the Wake Forest Area Chamber. Monies raised from tournament fees, sponsorships and a 50/50 raffle go toward programming and workforce development initiatives throughout the year. The cost to play for Chamber members is $150 per player; $550 per foursome. The cost to play for Non-Chamber members is $200 per player; $750 per foursome.

There are two ways to register your team:

  1. Click hereto register online.
  2. Download the Player Registration Packet, complete it, and mail or email to the Chamber with payment.

The tournament will include morning and afternoon shooting times to provide adequate social distancing. All participants will enjoy an Outdoor Expo presented by Shaw RV at the conclusion of their play.

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Registration for the annual Golf Tournament is now open. It will be held Oct. 5 at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, and both chamber members and nonmembers are invited to play.

The Chamber’s annual golf outing provides the financial resources necessary for us to continue serving as a resource for businesses of all sizes. Now more than ever, we need your support! The cost to play is $200 per member and $225 per non-member. Mulligans, 50/50 Raffle tickets, and Putting for Proof plays are available for pre-purchase to make your day of golf event more fun. Package prices vary.

Download our Player Registration Packet for complete details and to sign up your foursome. We are excited to hold it at this new venue and are working diligently with the Wakefield Plantation staff to provide a safe environment for all participants. This year’s tournament includes staggered tee times. The earlier you register, the better your tee time!

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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce has established a new committee, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee that is meeting regularly to determine what the chamber can do to support minority-owned businesses in the Wake Forest area. Access to capital, entrepreneurship training and mentorships are being discussed and planned.

The chamber members can help with a new data base of the minority-owned businesses in the area. Chamber President Ann Welton is asking members to send her the business name, contact name and other information of minority-owned businesses they know of. They do not have to be chamber members.

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