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July 27, 2024

News from the chamber

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Auction to help support local small businesses.

It will consist of an online silent auction for 12 days, from Nov. 23 through Dec. 4, with donated items, services and experiences. All money raised will go toward small business workshops, events and initiatives.

You can donate a holiday gift, $50 minimum, service, experience or gift card from your business. You can purchase one of those possibilities from a fellow Chamber member and donate or you can write a check to the chamber and the staff will purchase the donation on your behalf. Email Carol Fekaris at the chamber office if you want to make a donation, and thank you for your donations and support.

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Registration is continuing 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.

All levels of shooters are invited – newbie, beginner or advanced shooter – and whatever your expertise, you are sure to have a blast at this friendly tournament.

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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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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