The Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that its 2015 Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Feb. 27th 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 …
PWLA Awards 7 Scholarships
On July 16, 2014, the Chamber of Commerce Professional Women’s Leadership Association awarded seven (7) scholarships to women in our community who are pursuing education toward a rewarding career. The awards luncheon was held at Bentwinds Golf & Country Club and enjoyed a crowd of approximately 60 attendees that included: the scholarship recipients, their families, Chamber Executive Director Tommy Broadwell, Chamber Director of Member Services Lynanne Fowle, …
S&A Cherokee Wins Four 2014 Hermes Creative Awards
S&A Cherokee, a full-service communications firm, was recently notified by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) that it has won four 2014 Hermes Creative Awards. S&A Cherokee’s Hermes Awards haul for 2014 includes the following: Platinum Award, Product Launch – Atiz, Introducing the Scandock Gold Award, Writing/News Release – SearStone Receives Licensure, Welcomes First Residents Honorable Mention, Pro …
Savor Fuquay-Varina 2014 – A Complete Success
Hundreds of people gathered for Savor Fuquay-Varina 2014 at Aviator Brewery last Saturday. They sampled food offerings by local vendors, bid in both a live and silent auction and eagerly followed the proceedings of a reverse raffle! By all accounts the event was a complete success. There was something for everyone at Savor Fuquay-Varina. More than 20 vendors prepared a …
Chamber Introduces SCORE Workshops
After a year of offering SCORE counseling for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and prospective business startups, the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Conmerce is kicking off 2014 by expanding that service to include standard SCORE workshops. SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives, and its volunteers lend their expertise in business development to any business owner or individual looking to start …
Annual Awards Banquet “Raises the Torch”
“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 …
Annual Awards Banquet Planned for Feb. 7th
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 Celebrates Grand Opening
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 …
Santa Visits December Business After Hours
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, …
2013 Christmas Parade – Great Holiday Spirit
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 …