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FEBRUARY 2017 Your Business and Community Advocate BUSINESS MATTERS Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce • 350 S. White Street • Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org Check Us Out Online! Inside this Issue: Community Investors p 2 New Stakeholders p 3 Renewals p 3 On the Scene p 4 Business Aſter Hours p 4 Issues & Ideas p 5 Foundaon Update p 5 Small Business News p 5 Calendar of Events p 6 Chamber Connecons p 7 Teacher of the Month p 7 Ambassador of the Month p 8 Senior Lifestyle Expo p 9 Meet in the Street p 9 Programming for Women p 9 Young Professionals p 9 Do You Have the Luck o’ the Irish? On St. Patrick’s Day, one lucky winner will be awarded their choice of a Nissan Leaf electric car or $10,000 cash. It could be you! All you have to do is buy a cket to the Chamber’s Reverse Raffle presented by The Sutherland. This party of the year includes dinner, drinks, mystery raffles with high-value prizes, and a live aucon. We’ll even have a DJ for those who feel like doing a jig. Throughout the evening, cket numbers will be drawn, eliminang the compeon. The last cket drawn is the grand prize winner. This is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds funding the many invaluable programs and services the Chamber offers the business community. Tickets are $125 each and admit two to the party. Only 300 ckets will be sold, giving you an excellent chance at the grand prize. To buy your cket, call (919) 556-1519 or stop by the Chamber at 350 S. White Street, in downtown wake Forest. Foundaon Educates Youth on Economic Development The Youth Leadership Wake Forest program, funded and facilitated by the Wake Forest Chamber Foundaon for Common Progress with financial support from Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, held their Economic Development Day on January 25. The group of 30 students toured two area businesses— K-Flex USA in Younsgville and Ultra Electronics-3 Phoenix in Wake Forest. Focus Design Builders LLC was the Economic Development Day sponsor and gave an overview of the K-Flex USA expansion. K-Flex is nearly doubling the size of their current manufacturing operaon and will be creang 100 new jobs. During their visit to Ultra Electronics-3 Phoenix, students learned about many of the technology soluons the company is developing for the United States Department of Defense. The Wake Forest Chamber Foundaon for Common Progress funds the Youth Leadership Wake Forest program, along with its adult leadership counterpart. Applicaons are now available for Youth Leadership Wake Forest for the 2017-2018 school year. For complete eligibility requirements and to download the applicaon, visit wakeforestchamber. org/program/youth-leadership-program. Applicaons are due February 24, 2017. Focus Design Builders LLC’s Jonathan Williams explains the K-Flex project to the students.

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FEBRUARY 2017

Y o u r B u s i n e s s a n d C o m m u n i t y A d v o c a t e

B U S I N E S S MATTERS

Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce • 350 S. White Street • Wake Forest, NC 27587(919) 556-1519 • www.wakeforestchamber.org

Check Us Out Online!

Inside this Issue:

Community Investors p 2

New Stakeholders p 3

Renewals p 3

On the Scene p 4

Business After Hours p 4

Issues & Ideas p 5

Foundation Update p 5

Small Business News p 5

Calendar of Events p 6

Chamber Connections p 7

Teacher of the Month p 7

Ambassador of the Month p 8

Senior Lifestyle Expo p 9

Meet in the Street p 9

Programming for Women p 9

Young Professionals p 9

Do You Have the Luck o’ the Irish?On St. Patrick’s Day, one lucky winner will be

awarded their choice of a Nissan Leaf electric car or $10,000 cash. It could be you! All you have to do is buy a ticket to the Chamber’s Reverse Raffle presented by The Sutherland.

This party of the year includes dinner, drinks, mystery raffles with high-value prizes, and a live auction. We’ll even have a DJ for those who feel like doing a jig.

Throughout the evening, ticket numbers will be drawn, eliminating the competition. The last ticket drawn is the grand prize winner.

This is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds funding the many invaluable programs and services the Chamber offers the business community. Tickets are $125 each and admit two to the party. Only 300 tickets will be sold, giving you an excellent chance at the grand prize.

To buy your ticket, call (919) 556-1519 or stop by the Chamber at 350 S. White Street, in downtown wake Forest.

Foundation Educates Youth on Economic DevelopmentThe Youth Leadership Wake Forest program,

funded and facilitated by the Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress with financial support from Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, held their Economic Development Day on January 25. The group of 30 students toured two area businesses— K-Flex USA in Younsgville and Ultra Electronics-3 Phoenix in Wake Forest.

Focus Design Builders LLC was the Economic Development Day sponsor and gave an overview of the K-Flex USA expansion. K-Flex is nearly doubling the size of their current manufacturing operation and will be creating 100 new jobs. During their visit to Ultra Electronics-3 Phoenix, students learned about many of the technology solutions the company is developing for the United States Department of Defense.

The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress funds the Youth Leadership Wake Forest program, along with its adult leadership counterpart. Applications are now available for Youth Leadership Wake Forest for the 2017-2018 school year. For complete eligibility requirements and to download the application, visit wakeforestchamber.org/program/youth-leadership-program. Applications are due February 24, 2017.

Focus Design Builders LLC’s Jonathan Williams explains the K-Flex project to the students.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSCathy Easop - ChairAllstate - Thomas Walters

Seth Asbill, Edward Jones

Don Bowman, Wake Electric Membership Corp.

Jodi Darrohn, Blue Wave Pressure Washing

Terence Everitt, Law Office of Terence J. Everitt

Rondi Furgason, CenturyLink

Cindy Hammond, Qualified Staffing Services

Dr. Bill Harrison, Parlér Properties

Ryan Hutchinson, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ron Lancaster, BB&T

Mike Olson, Dynasty Communications

Mike Perry, Michael K. Perry, Attorney, P.A.

Jennifer Ray, Redwood Productions, Inc.

Robert Reasoner, Chick-fil-A

Jeff Williams, North State Bank

CHAMBER STAFFAnn Welton, [email protected]

Corey Hutcherson, Vice President, Community [email protected]

Sherry Forbes, Manager, Stakeholder [email protected]

Nancy Franz, Administrative [email protected]

John Hammond, Stakeholder [email protected]

Jessica Kelly, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Neosha Smith, Communications [email protected]

Blanche Taylor, Stakeholder [email protected]

Mission Statement:Representing business, serving community, and

enhancing the quality of life.

Community LeaderSoutheastern Baptist Theological SeminaryUNC Rex Healthcare White Street Brewing Company

Chick-fil-A Wake ForestChris Leith Automotive Edward JonesEngine Masters Outdoor Power EquipmentFidelity BankFocus Design Builders LLCGalaxy Fun ParkHartsfield & Nash AgencyHasentree/Toll BrothersHeritage Club/1250 Heritage Club RestaurantHixson & Bumgarner Orthodontics

COMMUNITY INVESTORS

Community Champion

Southeastern Emergency EquipmentState Employees Credit UnionStewartSupremia DentistryThe Sutherland Triangle Town CenterUltra Electronics - 3 Phoenix Wake Forest FederalWal-MartWarren Shackleford, Attorneys, PLLCWyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton

Community PartnerAllen Tate Realtors Allstate - Thomas WaltersBranch Banking & TrustGladwell OrthodonticsNorth State BankRedwood Productions, Inc.Stanley Martin HomesSunTrustTraditions at Wake ForestWakeMed

Representing business. Serving community. Enhancing quality of life.Keeping Wake Forest Unique

Community Builder

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New Stakeholders (1.01.17 - 1.30.17; listed by Join Date)

Via One Hope - Karen Walker(919) 948-9841 • Please Call for an Appointment http://www.viaonehope.com/knotableoccasionwines

Champion Windows, Sunrooms and Home Exteriors 300 Dominion Dr. , Ste. 201, Morrisville, NC 27560 (919) 460-6632 • www.getchampion.com

Cross and Main (919) 675-0554 • Please Call for an Appointment’www.crossandmain.com

Seniors Helping Seniors(919) 761-5346 • Please Call for an Appointment’

Mr Roof 103 Rupert Road, Raleigh, NC 27603(919) 516-8080 • http://mrroof.com/raleigh

Edward Jones - James Bennett 1900 South Main Street, Ste.208, Wake Forest NC 27587(919) 554-3743

San Jose Mex & Tequila Bar 11201 Galleria Ave., Raleigh, NC 27614(919) 435-6050

Marrin’s Mooving 301-D Dominion Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560(919) 469-1488 • www.marrinsmooving.com

Edward Jones - Darryl Banks - Financial Advisor 941 Gateway Commons Circle, Ste. 113, Wake Forest, NC 27587(984) 235-1075

Peaceful Living Home Care 855-658-1670 Ext. 101 • Please Call for an Appointment

Trattoria Italiana By Bruno 1248 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587(919) 263-8457

Trimax Car Care Center 2616 Leighton Ridge Dr., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 570-2800 • www.trimaxccc.com

British Swim School (919) 258-2066 • Please Call for an Appointmentwww.britishswimschool.com/Raleigh

Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra 1304 Shirehall Park Ln., Wake Forest 919-491-4792 • www.wfcyo.org

(1.01.17 - 1.31.16; listed by Renewal Date) RenewalsJeffers, Mann & Artman Pediatric & Adolescent MedicineNorth Wake Animal HospitalSheetz Inc.Victory Trophies and GiftsBatteries + BulbsFrigi-Temp Temperature SolutionsSolutions-ITSSpoke CyclesPublix Super Market Store #1514Vitality Chiropractic & Family WellnessSpecial Blessings Inc.Budget & PerformanceSpeech Therapy SolutionsHolding Oil & Gas Company, Inc.Heritage Internal Medicine, PLLCPittman StenographySenior Plan AdvisorsVantagePQ Solutions LLCC & L Logistics, Inc.ChurchNet FoundationEast Coast Electrical Equipment Co.

Glen A. Darch Well Drilling, LLCHidden Lake by Ange Signature HomesHill Ridge FarmsTerramor HomesPSNC EnergyWake Forest Woodworking, LLC27587 MagazineAllen Publishing LLC - Publishers of The Wake WeeklyKindred Oaks DentistryCMW, Inc/N.C. Inspection Center at the FactoryServpro of North Raleigh, Wake Forest, and North DurhamTim Wiggins InspectionsCharlie’s Kabob GrillArdmore Heritage ApartmentsLeli’s DinerPet ManiaTutor DoctorWakefield Family MedicineTown of Wake ForestWal-Mart Supercenter

Thank you to the stakeholders listed below for renewing their investment in the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce last month.

Visitwakeforestchamber.org for a directory.Shop Local. Shop Chamber!

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On the SceneAround Wake Forest with the Chamber (January 1 - 31, 2016)Make the most of your Chamber membership by attending events hosted by the Chamber and other members. Visit our online calendar of events at www.wakeforestchamber.org and make plans to get involved!

Wake Forest Chamber Connections presented by Frigi-Temp provides free

sales and marketing education along with networking and referrals.

The Women Business Owners Alliance “Ask the Expert” featured

a discussion on working with a business coach.

Business After Hourshosted by Hasentree

Ribbon Cutting for The Mac House14460 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Ste. #167

Raleigh, NC 27614(919) 263-8116 • www.themachousenc.com

Ribbon Cutting for AR Workshop - Raleigh14460 Falls of Neuse Rd.Raleigh, NC 27614(919) 825-1299www.arworkshop.com/raleigh

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This month's Business After Hours will be hosted by Hampton Inn of WakeForest. Come learn about their hotel while you grow your business contact listat this premier networking event. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Hampton Inn of Wake Forest 12318 Wake Union Church Road

Wake Forest

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NEW PROGRAM! Issues & Answers The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new program beginning this month! Issues & Answers will be an opportunity to hear from industry experts on how the changing landscape of law, finance, taxes, and insurance is affecting business today. Panelists will share an update from their field of expertise and take questions. Participants can interact in both in the large group setting or individually following the presentations. This program is free of charge for all Chamber members and their guests. During our inaugural event on February 28, these topics will be discussed:

Law: An overview of laws to watch in 2017, including HB2, the Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule, the Affordable Care Act, and other workplace legal issues related to sexual orientation and transgender status.

Finance: An overview of what’s going on in the capital markets this quarter.

Taxes: New NC laws regarding sales tax on repairs, maintenance and installation services and corporate taxes, as well as any new developments in with regards to changes to federal income taxes.

Insurance: Cyber Liability exposure affecting companies big and small.

Our panel of experts consists of Rob Mitchell, CPA, CVA, a partner and the firm manager at Mitchell & Nemitz, PA; Leslie Lasher, a business and litigation attorney focusing in employment law and compliance with Forrest Firm, PC; Seth Asbill, a financial advisor with Edwards Jones; and Laura Jazab with Hartsfield & Nash Insurance Agency.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

7:45 Breakfast | 8:00 am Program8:30 am One-on-One Consultations with Experts

Wake Electric Community Room100 S. Franklin Street, Wake Forest{ {

A new workforce development initiative is being launched this spring. Wake Forest Internships is a joint initiative of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress. Its goal is to connect local businesses with high school and college students interested in gaining workplace experience. Businesses that currently offer internships or are interested in providing experience to students may submit an internship and be listed on the site. The Foundation also continues its cornerstone initiatives—Leadership Wake Forest and Youth Leadership Wake Forest. These programs fulfill the mission of the educational foundation by providing leadership training to adults and high school students. See page 1 for an update on Youth Leadership. Leadership Wake Forest participants recently learned about town government and economic development. Participants became commissioners for the day and presented, amended, and approved a budget for a simulated town. They also toured Superior Tooling and Moffat Pipe and learned about how these companies help spur economic development in the area.

Foundation Update Small Business NewsWake Forest Chamber

Foundation for Common ProgressKnowledge - Enterprise - Leadership

By Patrick Rodriguez, U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) receives many questions concerning access to capital and SBA loan programs. The SBA has launched a new online matchmaking tool called LINC (www.sba.gov/tools/linc). LINC is a free and self-guided platform for small business owners looking to connect with SBA lenders throughout the country. Since February 2015, LINC has connected more than 50,000 small business owners with lenders. Over the last three years, Wake Forest small business owners received 41 SBA loans for $24.9 million. Eighteen of these SBA loans went to start-ups and 23 went to existing small businesses. These loan numbers reflect the Agency’s and lender’s use of modern tools to streamline and simplify SBA loan processes and policies to cut processing times to seven days for working capital loans under $350,000 and 20 days for higher-dollar loans. As the local SBA representative, I look forward to working with the Chamber and the Wake Forest business community. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or (919) 532-5525. For more information, visit the SBA North Carolina website at www.sba.gov/nc.

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Calendar of EventsFor additional information and to register or RSVP, visit www.wakeforestchamber.org

CHAMBER EVENTSCOMMUNITY EVENTS

Feb. 8 — Ribbon Cutting for Trattoria Italiana by Bruno11:30 - 12:30 pm, 1248 S. Main Street

Feb. 9 — Women Business Owners Alliance Social5:00 - 6:30 pm, Wine 101, 1228 Heritage Links Drive, #104

Feb. 10 — Notary Public Class by Wake Tech9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chamber Boardroom, 350 S. White Street

Feb. 10 — Ribbon Cutting for San Jose Mexican and Tequila Bar12:00 - 1:00 pm, 11201 Galleria Avenue, Raleigh

Feb. 13 — Wake Forest Chamber Connections presented by Frigi-Temp8:30 - 10:00 am, Wake Electric Membership Corp., 100 S. Franklin St.

Feb. 14 — Wake Forest Young Professionals Networking Luncheon12:30 - 2:30 pm, The Lodge at Wake Forest, 1151 S. Main Street

Feb. 22 — Ribbon Cutting for Eye Care Center5:30 - 6:30 pm, 11724 Retail Drive

Feb. 23 — Business After Hours, hosted by Hampton Inn of Wake Forest5:30 - 7:00 pm, 12318 Wake Union Church Road

Feb. 24 — Ribbon Cutting for Trimax Custom Car Care12:00 - 1:00 pm, 2616 Leighton Ridge Drive

Feb. 28 — Issues & Answers: Law. Finance. Taxes. Insurance.7:45 - 9:00 am, Wake Electric Community Room, 100 S. Franklin Street

Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 — Bingo @ the Factory sponsored by Wake Forest Kiwanis Club6:30 - 9:00 pm, Mill Room at The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street

Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 — Northern Wake Leads Group 8:30 - 9:30 am, Real McCoy’s Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Road

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 — Storytime with Spanish for Fun!10:30 - 11:15 am, 222 Capcom Ave.

Feb. 10 — Art After Hours5:00 - 9:00 pm, http://wfdrc.org/

Feb. 11 — Pop Up Market1:00 - 5:00 pm, Bada Bean Coffee & Things, 938 Gateway Commons Circle

Don’t forget! You can submit your community events online at

http://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/events/public-submission

Find out more about Rainbow at www.rainbowccc.com

(800) 90-LEARN

SUMMER 2017Special Offerings

• Diapers and Wipes Included• Meals and Snacks Included• Full-sized Gymnasium • Varsity Club

• Parents' Night Out• Splash Pad• Track Out• Enrichment Programs

COMING TO WAKE FOREST

1201 Friendship Chapel Rd • Wake Forest, NC 27587

Business Matters • FEBRUARY 2017 p 7

The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress, with support from Huntington Learning Center, has launched a “Teacher of the Month” award program. Each month, an area teacher who has been selected by his or her school’s principle for outstanding performance will be recognized. On January 18, Cindy Skoll, a second grade teacher at Wake Forest Charter Academy, was named the first “Teacher of the Month.” She received a plaque, flowers, and gift cards from Huntington Learning Center of Wake Forest owner Shawn Livingston.

“We are so pleased to sponsor this program,” said Shawn. “Working with children every day is so rewarding, and can also be challenging. It’s exciting to help recognize some of the outstanding teachers in the area.” Corey Hutcherson is the VP for Community Relations at the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. “A mission of the Chamber Foundation is to support education initiatives. This program is a small step, but an important one. We’re grateful for Huntington Learning Center’s partnership and I congratulate Ms. Skoll.”

Chamber Foundation Launches Teacher of the Month

Chamber Connections Creates Opportunities Wake Forest Chamber Connections is a monthly program where members come together to learn how to do business better and build their referral network. The program is open to all Chamber members and is provided free of charge. Each meeting includes an educational component, roundtable discussion, and the opportunity to network and build referrals. During the first quarter of 2017, Chamber Connections is focusing on sales and marketing. At the January meeting, facilitator Jessie Pendergrass with Frigi-Temp, shared a simple marketing and strategy plan which is widely applicable across many fields and industries. The structure of the plan involves four main pillars—essential, content, engagement, and conversion/retention—and helps a company to organize, strategize, and implement a entire marketing plan, and discover new opportunities.

At the next Wake Forest Chamber Connections meeting on February 13, the group will be looking into the fundamentals of the sales process beginning with the simple question, “What do you say to a potential customer?” You’ll learn how asking this question can affect your sales team and impacted your approach to customer service. Register online at wakeforestchamber.org to attend the next Wake Forest Chamber Connections meeting.

“Jessie provides compelling presentations on strategies in marketing and community relations. With the knowledge gained from Chamber Connections, I have been able to effectively communicate “what things matter” for my company’s 2017 Marketing Plan.”

—Nicole Miller, Sales and Marketing ManagerFranklin Manor Assisted Living

Left, Shawn Livingston, owner of Huntington Learning Center of Wake Forest, and right, Cindy Skoll, teacher, Wake Forest Charter Academy

URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORSThe Wake Forest Chamber and the Town of Wake Forest are holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 14, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Town Hall parking lot, 301 Brooks Street. All blood types, especially O-negative, O-positive, A-positive and B-positive, are needed. Click the Donate Blood heart to sign up online and reserve your spot, or visit http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=wakeforest.

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Thank You to all of our Ambassadors for your service to the Chamber!Shannon Arner, Pet ’n Nanny, Committee Chair

Trevor Brandt, Michael K. Perry, Attorney, PA

Marty Coward, Edward Jones

Vanessa Davis, Dirty Dogs Self-Serve Dog Wash

and Boutique

Kathy Fuerst, The Rolesville Buzz

Todd Goodrich, Triangle Insurance Group

Mechele Laugel, Coastal Federal Credit Union

Chauncey Minnick, Modern Woodmen of America

Becky Parsons, Edward Jones

Tammy Robbins, Carillon Assisted Living of Wake Forest

Robert Thomas, Trident Technology Solutions

Nicole Treadwell, Fidelity Bank

Karen Walker, Knotable Occasions, LLC

Tim Whaley, Hartsfield & Nash Insurance Agency

Anna Wood, Quality Plus Automotive Service, Inc.

Ambassador Program Sponsored By—

January Ambassador of the MonthKaren Walker, Knotable Occasions, LLC

Congratulations to Karen Walker for being named the Ambassador of the Month for January! As a Wake Forest Chamber member, and Ambassador, Karen continues to enjoy being a part of a business family that is dedicated and passionate! Karen is the owner of Knotable Occasions LLC, a distinctive gift baskets and things company. The company specializes in custom baskets that create a “wow” factor for the recipient, such as ones that include gourmet food like artisan chocolates, popcorns, and many other gift items for personal and corporate giving. After nine years of creating custom gift baskets, she continues to find joy in giving a gift as unique as the recipient who is receiving it. Karen has extended her gifting brand, and partnered with VIA ONE HOPE, an event planning and cause centric wine company. From the Mondavi’s Napa Valley estates, VIA ONE HOPE’s goal is to give back to non-profits; locally, nationally, and worldwide. Karen has been a wonderful ambassador for the Chamber. “If you want a partner that cares just as much about your business success as you do, and will support your individual, and community growth, then there is no need to look any further than the Wake Forest Chamber!” she says. Karen was born in England and grew up in Jamaica. She is the director for home-based and transitional care service programs at the VA (Veteran Administration), and holds degrees in social

work, law and a doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology. Karen is married to Bobby, a veteran and business owner of MJK Treasures; a company that repairs, refinishes, restores, and custom buils of furniture in downtown Wake Forest. She has three wonderful children. When

Karen is not involved in her many roles, she loves to volunteer and

work with non-profit agencies, travel, read, create gift baskets, and plan wine events for all business and personal occasions.

Karen WalkerKnotable Occasions, LLC - Gift Baskets & Things Gift Shoppe(919) 504-4382 • http://www.knotableoccasion.com

The Ambassador Program is a group of dedicated members who serve as the goodwill arm of the Wake

Forest Chamber. Their goal is to inform and involve new members, as well as serve as a liaison between

the Chamber staff and membership. Interested in joining the Wake Forest Chamber

Ambassador Program? Contact Sherry Forbes at 919-556-1519 or

[email protected].

Karen presents a custom gift basket to Focus Design Builders LLC

Business Matters • FEBRUARY 2017 p 9

Programs for Women, Young Professionals The Women Business Owners Alliance (wBOA) is a program for female professionals who are members of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. The group meets monthly (Jan.-Nov.) and provides both educational programming and socials. In January, Mary Tomlinson with On-Purpose Partners was the featured speaker at wBOA’s “Ask the Expert.” The topic was working with a business coach. Mary shared information on how to find a coach who is the right fit, including specific questions to ask a coach before engaging them. She said that learning the coach’s own experience relevant to the attendee’s needs is vital. She added to get the coach’s credentials and process, as well as asking the coach for a reference who could speak to the coach’s methods and overall experience. Mary added that in order to have a rewarding coaching experience, the attendee—not the coach—should set the goals. The coach should simply define the process to get to the goal.

The Wake Forest Young Professionals group will be spreading the love to some seniors on Valentine’s Day. All Chamber members ages 23-45 are invited to attend. The group will meet on Feb. 14 at The Lodge at Wake Forest to brighten the day of some of our local seniors. This event is replacing the group’s usual monthly networking luncheon and will be a great way to reach out to our senior community. The Lodge at Wake Forest is providing a complimentary lunch for all attendees. Following lunch, the group will get together with some of the seniors who live there to play games and enjoy other fun activities. We are always looking to grow our Young Professionals group, so bring a friend! Wake Forest Young Professionals is free for Wake Forest Chamber members. A non-member fee is available if your company is not a Chamber member. Contact Corey Hutcherson via email or at (919) 556-1519 ext. 2 for details.

NEXT EVENT:

wBOA SocialFebruary 9 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Wine 1011228 Heritage Links Drive, #104

Wake Forest[ [Reserve Your Booth Today!Senior Lifestyle Expo. Meet in the Street. A few booths are left for our Senior Lifestyle Expo presented by Carillon Assisted Living of Wake Forest, to be held March 28. This expo puts you in front of our area’s lucrative senior demographic. Last year’s inaugural Senior Lifestyle Expo saw more than 1,000 attendees and their families attend. Click the Register Now button to download our Booth & Sponsorship Registration Packet. Have questions? Contact Corey Hutcherson at [email protected] or (919) 556-1519 ext. 2 or

Meet in the Street presented by Chris Leith Automotive returns to downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, May 6. In its 37th year, more than 30,000 people flock to downtown to enjoy arts and crafts, food, music, and family friendly activities. Booth applications are available for arts and crafts vendors, downtown merchants, non-profit organizations, and food vendors. If you do not qualify in any of these categories, you may still have a booth by becoming a Blue Ribbon Sponsor. Click the red Register Now button to go to our applications page.

Presented by

SENIORLIFESTYLEEXPO

UPCOMINGBUSINESS AFTER HOURSFEBRUARY 23Hampton Inn of Wake Forest

MARCH 23Town of Wake Forest

APRIL 20 Quality PlusAutomotive Service

MAY 18Help Me Rhonda/Open Door Furniture & Accents

NEXT EVENT:

YP Senior DayFebruary 14 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

The Lodge at Wake Forest1151 S. Main Street

Wake Forest[ [