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“Raise the Torch” was the theme of the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet, held Feb. 7th at Bentwinds Country Club. The theme drew comparisons between the positive character traits of Olympic athletes and business professionals who work hard to build successful enterprises in Fuquay-Varina. Table decorations and lapel pins accentuated the international aspects of the modern Olympics. With Greek-inspired appetizers starting …
The Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that its 2014 Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Feb. 7th at Bentwinds Country Club. Beginning at 5:30 pm with a social hour and cash bar, the dinner portion of the event will commence at 6:30 pm, with award presentations following shortly thereafter. Known for its thematic awards banquets over …
Wells Fargo Bank opened the doors on its newest branch with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Wednesday, November 4th right here in Fuquay-Varina. Originally located on N. Main Street next to the Chamber, Wells Fargo has built a brand new, state-of-the-art building at 1256 E. Broad Street, right behind Krispy Kreme. Corporate officials of Wells Fargo joined …
What was special about the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce’s December Business After Hours? Why, a visit from Santa himself, that’s what! Sponsored by Tara Hargrove of Residential Rentals and the ladies at The Meeting Corner, the Chamber’s December Business After Hours was part networking event and part party! The Chamber was dressed in holiday glitter, the Christmas tree was lit, …
The weather outside was a bit frightful, but parade participants, volunteers, and spectators showed great holiday spirit during the 2013 Fuquay-Varina Christmas parade! Mike Wheless of The Q Morning Crew was on hand to serve as the Grand Marshall of the event. Mayor John Byrne, Town Commissioners, County Commissioner Phil Matthews, and our very own Steve Tucker, 2013 Board Chair …
The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce will be closed for Christmas beginning December 24th through December 26th. It will also be closed for New Years Day on January 1st. The Chamber will be open during regular business hours (9:00 am-5:00 pm) on all other weekdays during the holiday season. For more information, please call (919) 552-4947.
Shoppes On Main sponsored the November Business After Hours on November 14th at their location on S. Main Street. Scott Tart and his staff had a feast prepared for the 70+ attendees, which is a regular feature of this event every November! The store was fully decorated for the holidays and ready for six weeks of shopping. The Excellence in …
The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce is working on preparations for the Christmas Parade which will be on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Starting at 3:00 P.M. at the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street, you will be in awe watching the Honor Guards, Chamber Officials, County and Local Officials, Grand Marshal “Mike Wheless of The Q Morning Show”, Fire Departments, Police Department, …
The second Candidates Forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce will be on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 PM, at Windsor Point. Come out and meet your Mayoral and Commissioner candidates. We need questions from the Public. What do YOU want to ask your Candidates? Fill out a card and bring it to the Chamber or email your questions to our Executive Director director@fuquay-varina.com before October …
September 30, 2013 Subway opened its doors to a second location, right inside Walmart. Owner Jerry Khadder, General Manager Garfield Oates, Subway Operations Manager Tim Coulborn and their staff welcomed Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Chamber Executive Tommy Broadwell, Chamber members, Mayor ProTem Charlie Adcock, and guests to the opening of their second location. After welcoming speeches, the guests were invited to …
