If you’re interested in how the Town of Wake Forest is managing our area’s explosive population growth, then don’t miss the upcoming session of “Wake Up Wake Forest.”
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will present the second in the series of morning information seminars on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 a.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St.
Long-time Planning Director Chip Russell’s presentation, entitled “Managing Growth in Wake Forest,” will highlight the Town’s comprehensive growth strategy and describe the various tools it utilizes to manage high demographic growth, while striving to maintain Wake Forest’s small town character.
All area residents are invited to attend, including both Chamber and non-Chamber members. Tickets are $10 each (plus tax), including breakfast, and available for purchase online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-up-wake-forest.aspx. They are also available at the Renaissance Centre box office
Wake Up Wake Forest is offered through a partnership between the Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. Designed to keep area residents up to date on issues affecting our community, the information series also connects attendees with local political, business and civic leaders. Each session takes place at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 7:30 a.m. and features a renowned expert discussing a popular topic of interest.
The next installment is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 12, and will feature Joe Milazzo, executive director of the Regional Transportation Alliance, discussing “Transit’s Impact on the Business Community.”
For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-up-wake-forest.aspx or call the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce at 919-556-1519.
