Elected Officials Reception on May 15

Hosted by WakeMed North, the Chamber’s annual Elected Officials Reception is schedule for Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at WakeMed North, 10000 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. Wake Forest Area Chamber members are invited to attend, enjoy refreshments, and network with their local elected officials. Please RSVP online.

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Want to become a Notary Public?

Wake Tech is teaching their quarterly Notary Public Class at the Wake Forest Chamber on Friday, May 17 from 8:45 am – 4:30 pm. This full-day course includes everything you need to know to become a notary, and is open to the public. Participants will take an exam and complete the application for becoming a…

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“Accelerate Wake Forest” back for the second year

A group of local investors has announced the second year of a program intended to stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit brought on by shows like “Shark Tank.” Called “Accelerate Wake Forest,” the initiative was inspired by similar programs in other towns. Area inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners hoping to start or expand will have an opportunity…

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Wake County School Board Member Speaks at Chamber Government Affairs Meeting

Thank you to Heather Scott, Wake County School Board Member for District 1 (which includes Wake Forest schools) for speaking with the Government Affairs Committee on April 3rd.  Since her election, Heather has visited almost all of the 28 schools in District 1 to meet principals and educators to understand the unique needs in each…

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Reality of Money Workshop Educates Local Middle School Students

The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation hosted a Reality of Money Workshop for local middle school students last week. Eighth-grade students at Wake Forest Middle School were given real-world scenarios to teach them the importance of budgeting and prioritizing spending. Each student received a career with a set annual salary and given life circumstances such as…

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