News from the chamber

This job fair will connect employers with local talent, and all types of jobs – full-time, part-time, seasonal, etc. – in all industries are welcome to participate. Sponsorships are also available. Sponsors receive premium table locations at the event and additional marketing exposure. Call the chamber or go to its website to download our Job Fair Info Packet.

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The Wake Forest Area Chamber is excited to announce that the Family Expo is returning in March 2022. Go to the chamber website to reserve your spot or sponsorship.

Presented by Shaw RV, the expo will take place Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre in downtown Wake Forest. Both indoor and outdoor booths will be available. Sponsorships provide you with premium booth locations and additional marketing exposure.

There will be an outdoor Kid Zone presented by Capital Chevrolet with fun kid-friendly activities.

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The Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation is holding a Sporting Clays Tournament fundraiser on April 7 from 11 am to 4 pm at Rose Hill Estate in Nashville. Have fun shooting a round of clays while helping raise money for local youth leadership, career readiness, and financial literacy programs that benefit more than 1,000 area youth. https://tinyurl.com/2022clays.

The tournament is open to the public, and all levels of shooters are welcome. Rose Hill’s Sporting Clays Center has been featured on ESPN Outdoors and is home to the Rose Hill Sporting Clays Challenge, one of the country’s most elite shooting tournaments. You don’t want to miss the action! https://tinyurl.com/2022clays Tournament fees include a round of shooting clays, golf cart rental, complimentary ammunition, beverages and snacks on the course, and a full lunch. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 Cash Raffle and Top Shooter Contest (additional fees apply). After your round of clays, you’ll enjoy an outdoor expo featuring assorted exhibitors. Golf carts provided for all foursomes and for sponsors with a foursome of shooters. Individuals or small groups will be paired with others to create a foursome and will receive a golf cart. Register early and save! https://tinyurl.com/2022clays Early bird pricing is available through February 28, 2022. In addition to lower pricing, all processing fees will be waived. Beginning March 1, 2022, pricing will increase and you will be responsible for processing fees. Early Bird Pricing Through Feb. 28: Individual Shooter – $175 (processing fees waived!) Foursome – $650 (processing fees waived!) Beginning March 1st: Individual Shooter – $200 (plus processing fees) Foursome – $750 (plus processing fees) Reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/2022clays.

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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Meet in the Street, its premiere arts and crafts festival, will be back on South White Street in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, May 7. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. people can enjoy browsing more than 100 arts and crafts booths, listening to live music, tasting their way through the newest food trucks and enjoying activities with your children or grandchildren.

Applications are now available but space is limited. To be a part of the festival, go to the chamber’s web page and look for the Meet in the Street Festival page.

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Oh, and by the way, 2022 is the chamber’s 40^th anniversary! It is sure to be a special year filled with surprises you will like.

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Need employees? As a benefit of your Chamber membership, you can post your job openings at absolutely no cost to you on our jobs too.

WakeForestWorks.com showcases local jobs and local talent. Only Wake Forest Area Chamber members can post jobs, so your openings will be seen front and center by applicants who want to live and work in the area.

Post your openings today! Just visit www.wakeforestworks.com and click on the Employers tab to register and submit your job openings.

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