The January Business After Hours will be hosted by the Town of Wake Forest and held Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the new Harris Park Community Center.
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Current and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to apply for “Launch Wake Forest.” Launch Wake Forest is aimed at entrepreneurs who have a great idea but are unsure where or how to begin, as well as those who are already in business and need to learn how to progress to the next level. The initiative will offer 20 selected students a nine-week accredited Kaufman business course, business mentorship, planning and financial support, along with resources and connections to boost their current or potential business.ty.
Three free information sessions will be held in January:
- Tuesday, Jan. 14; 6:00 -8:00 pm; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Annex, 405 S. Brooks Street
- Thursday, Jan. 23; Noon – 1:30 pm; Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White Street
- Thursday, Jan. 30; 8:30 – 10:30 am; Online Web Conference.
The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. The selection process includes an interview that will be scheduled in February. Please note: Current Rotarians are ineligible for Launch Wake Forest funding.
To learn more and/or apply online, visit https://launchwakeforest.com.
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a four-part series, Live2Lead, on Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31. Come to the chamber and watch presentations from the Live2Lead worldwide leadership and personal growth conference. Business coach Andy George will lead the discussions after the videos.
It is free to chamber members, and a box lunch will be available for $10. Register at www.Wakeforestchamber.org.
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The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation is searching for a fulltime development director to head its ongoing fundraising and communications needs.
Applications will be accepted through Jan. 10, 2020. For an application, email ann@wakeforestchamber.org.
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2020 Small Business Summit & Resource Fair on Jan. 30 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. This event is created to help you start the year with a clear vision. It combines engaging marketing presentations with networking, idea sharing and a resource fair.
Keynote speakers are Sloane Heffernan, a two-time Emmy Award winning journalist and reporter at WRAL-TV, and Chisa Pennix Brown, a business coach, community outreach and social media expert with Lady Bizness.
The schedule is registration at 2 p.m.; The Business of Storytelling at 2:30; Resource Fair and refreshment break at 3:30; Telling your Story on Social Media at 4; and Resource Fair and refreshments from 5 to 7.
Tickets are $20 for Chamber members and $25 for the general public. Go to the chamber website for complete details and to reserve your seat. Sponsorships are also available.
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Schmoozapalooza, the chamber’s signature speed networking event that was originally scheduled for Dec. 6 has been rescheduled for Feb. 7. Call the chamber to reserve your seat and start off the new year with prospects in your sales funnel.
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