January 31, 2023 | Stay In The Know
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Guess who turned 75 in 2022? Zebulon Chamber!
This milestone will be celebrated...just a few months belated...with a renewal of the Zebulon Chamber Annual Banquet (now luncheon).
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, March 23, 2023
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
East Wake Academy
Among other community and business awards, The William E. Parrish Citizen of the Year Award will once again be presented.
Save the date and stay tuned!
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Notice anything different?
Check out our NEW LOGO in the Z-News Header. Thanks to Frank Carbone of Rustic Phoenix for leading the design process and to Betsy Peters Rascoe of Design Dimension, Inc., for collaborating on this project in support of the Chamber. Zebulon Chamber members and graphic designers extraordinaire!
New Year! New look! New season in Zebulon Chamber's history.
New website better highlighting our members and Zebulon...soon to come.
Special thanks also to Daniel Saffold for providing the photo for the new header.
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Our Youth Need You!
Investment Opportunities with Long-Term Gains
For Our Community
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East Wake High School Calls on Businesses to Participate in Career Fair |
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Representatives from local businesses in all business sectors are needed at the 2023 Career Fair at East Wake High School. It's a wonderful opportunity to encourage young adults to consider a career in your field.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
If you are interested, please reserve your free table by emailing Career Development Coordinator Katie Coble or clicking here to register. There is no charge to attend. Each business will have their own 8ft table to use for any displays or handouts. Props and Give-Aways are a bonus. You can use this time to recruit OR simply share about your career and what you do best!
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Partners Needed to Support Book Drive for WAKE Up and Read |
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Can you imagine a home without books? Unfortunately, this is a reality for over 30% of children in Wake County. WAKE Up and Read is kicking off the 10th Annual Children’s Book Drive to close this gap. Building home libraries is one of our biggest initiatives, and they need YOUR support!
Three Ways to Support the Drive
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Host a children’s book drive
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Purchase books from the WAKE Up and Read Wish Lists or at local bookstores.
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Make a financial donation towards new book purchases.
Books collected during the Drive will allow over 9,000 children at our 15 partner schools (including Wakelon Elementary in Zebulon) and 17 childcare partners to build their home libraries. Our goal is to allow each child to not only select from gently-read books but also select 2 new high-interest, inclusive books. Will you join and help meet these goals?
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce is an official WAKE Up and Read Annual Book Drive Partner. Please consider hosting a book drive in your place of business for the month of February. Email the Zebulon Chamber to discuss how you may become a partner with this effort.
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Engage Students at Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School |
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Drop in to this month's Business After Hours at Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School. February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. Students in the CTE programs will be present to meet with Chamber members to discuss and demonstrate projects they have worked on throughout this year.
Be ready to hear from students involved in our Career & Technical Service Organizations (CTSO) as the following 3 after school groups will present to guests at 5:20 PM: HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association), FCCLA (Family Career, Community Leaders of America); TSA (Technology Student Association). Business and civic leaders are encouraged to attend to engage our youth at this event and support their work.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
4:30 to 6:00 PM
Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School Library
1000 Shephard School Rd
Zebulon
If you are interested in learning more about our Eastern Wake Business Alliance (EWBA), please feel free to join us at bit earlier on Thursday, February 9 at Zebulon GT Magnet Middle from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. You can learn more about how your business can help our local Zebulon Middle & East Wake High School students be college/career/military ready. Register here for the EWBA meeting.
See you there! Who knows what we might learn from one or our rising stars?
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Zebulon Chamber Signs Contract with
MAKORx to Promote Affordable Healthcare Plans for
Small Businesses in Zebulon
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Worker recruitment and retention is a hot topic among employers with the scarcity of individuals in the labor market. Zebulon Chamber has networked in our region to seek out resources for our businesses in the greater Zebulon area.
MAKORx is a Triangle-based company that provides clear, uncomplicated employee healthcare coverage as an alternative to traditional employee health insurance plans.
Small businesses in Zebulon have begun to explore and signup to offer this an an affordable employee benefit. You can learn more at an upcoming webinar hosted by Zebulon Chamber. Click here to register. A webinar link will be emailed to you in a reminder email before the meeting date.
FREE INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Optimizing Social Media Marketing for Your Business:
Money, Market, & Management Small Business Series
Presented by Benchmark Community Bank
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In support of our growing small business community, Zebulon Chamber is privileged to produce Money, Market, & Management Small Business Series presented by Benchmark Community Bank. Katrece Boyd, General Business Counselor with the Small Business Technology and Development Center, will be our guest presenter providing professional expertise in best practices for optimizing social media to build your business' online presence.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce
815 N Arendell Ave
Zebulon
Chamber members: Free
Non-members: $15
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Stay Connected | Upcoming Events
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Zebulon Education Partner Lunch
Representatives from educational organizations that serve Zebulon are invited to a networking lunch. The purpose is to build relationships and discuss how we may collaborate in our work to serve Zebulon.
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WAKE Up & Read Annual Book Drive
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce is an official WAKE Up and Read Annual Book Drive Partner. During the month of February, drop off age appropriate, gently read and new books at the Zebulon Chamber Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM. More Info
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Rotary Club of Zebulon
The Rotary motto "Service Above Self" drives how we serve in our community, nation and world. Meets weekly on Thursdays at noon at the Rotary Building on Rotary Drive. More info
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Ribbon Cutting: Vibrant Nutrition
Join Mayor York and the Zebulon Chamber at 2 PM to officially welcome Vibrant Nutrition to Zebulon. Vibrant Nutrition is one of Zebulon's newest family-owned businesses. Serving the best protein shakes and energizing teas. More info
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Zebulon Woman's Club
Zebulon Woman's Club -- "Living the Volunteer Spirit!" Monthly meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month from September through May. Those interested in serving the community of Zebulon are encouraged to attend. More info
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Zebulon Chamber Ambassador Monthly Meeting
Zebulon Chamber Ambassadors will convene at the Chamber at 11:45 AM to prepare for February's Business After Hours and continue planning for the 75th Anniversary of Zebulon Chamber.
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Past Chamber Board President & Chair Breakfast
Past Chamber Board Presidents (now Chairs) will meet to reconnect with old Zebulon Chamber colleagues and connect with new in celebration of Zebulon Chamber's 75th Anniversary.
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Business After Hours: Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School
Drop in to this month's Business After Hours at Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School. Students will be present to meet with Chamber members to discuss and demonstrate projects they have worked on throughout this year -- everything from architectural design and engineering to agriculture to robotics. Business and civic leaders are encouraged to attend to engage and support this work of our youth. 4:30 to 6:00 PM @ Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School. More info
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Steel Magnolias Garden Club
Monthly Steel Magnolias Garden Club Meeting. Members, their guests, and those interested in joining are always welcome! 6:30 to 8:30 PM. More info
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Coffee Connections: A Conversation with Mayor York
Do you want to know the latest news in Zebulon? Join Mayor Glenn York to hear updates from him and Town of Zebulon staff. This quarter's topic: Economic Development in Zebulon. To foster meaningful dialogue and connections, pre-registration is required and limited to six (6) guests per session. Meets quarterly, 8:45 AM to 10 AM at the Zebulon Chamber. Special thanks to our sponsor, Huebner Family McDonald's. Register here
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MAKORx Employee Healthcare Webinar
Register for this FREE information webinar and learn how your small business may better recruit and retain employees with this low-cost healthcare option provided by MAKORx through Zebulon Chamber. Online session from noon to 1:00 PM. Register here
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Optimizing Social Media Marketing: Money, Market, & Management Small Business Series
In support of our growing small business community, Zebulon Chamber is privileged to produce Money, Market, & Management Small Business Series presented by Benchmark Community Bank. Katrece Boyd, General Business Counselor with the Small Business Technology and Development Center, will be our guest presenter providing professional expertise in best practices for optimizing social media to build your business' online presence. Register here
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