News from the chamber

Focus Design Builders is a two-time INC. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. They are proud to be ranked #1166 in the nation and #22 in North Carolina for 2018. Come learn more about Focus Design Builders and their commercial construction business.

Parking for this event is limited in Focus Design Builders’ parking lot; however there is plenty of parking on Falcate Drive and at the end of Galaxy Drive. Please do not park on grassy areas or in Sherwin Williams’ parking lot as they are still serving customers until 7 pm. We recommend carpooling if you can.

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The Chamber’s 2019 Community Raffle will be launched on May 4 and run through the summer. Our presenting sponsor is Edward Jones, and our Community Partner is the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina.

We are currently seeking sponsors for our prizes. Sponsor a cash prize or a lottery ticket basket for $1,000, and in return you can choose one of our $500 opportunities at no cost:

·       Meet in the Street Booth (Taylor Street location)

·       Senior Expo Premium Booth

·       Golf Tournament Twosome plus a Tee Sponsorship

·       Sporting Clays Twosome plus a Station Sponsorship, OR a Foursome

Additional benefits include your company name on 1,5000 tickets; recognized as a prize sponsor on marketing for more than three months; and the ability to sell tickets and promote community support of the Chamber and Alzheimer’s Association.

Contact Ann Welton if interested!

(919) 556-1519 or ann@wakeforestchamber.org.

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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.