Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce

Wake County Waste Management is bringing back waste reduction grants ($500-$10K) for non-profits and businesses this year. Applications are due by Nov 15th and they offer a few info sessions on the grant program. https://lnkd.in/eZB3z4Yq

Attention Wake County Residents and Business Owners! We need your input to help shape the future of arts and culture in Wake County! United Arts Wake County—the county’s designated local arts agency— is working with planners on behalf of the Wake County Board of Commissioners to take your feedback and turn it into a roadmap for a thriving arts scene. Your response will directly impact Wake County’s future, so your voice truly matters! How can you help? Scan the QR code or click the link below to take the survey.  Please help spread the word! More Info @ https://lnkd.in/eVSC8Aga

We are excited about the completion of this project and the positive impacts it will have on our businesses.

Telecommunicator of the Year – Sarah Murray Sarah has been with the Holly Springs Police Department for over 15 years. Over the course of her tenure, she has been a calming presence on the other end of the telephone when residents are facing a crisis in their lives. She has utilized her experience and resourcefulness in locating missing people, determining warrants for wanted subjects and quickly dispatching emergency medical care and the fire department when needed. She often goes out of her way to assist officers by developing and obtaining crucial information needed in their investigations, saving them valuable time; often finding it more easily than junior officers. She takes on any task, request, or challenge asked of her and always is successful and productive. She is able to obtain information, locate information, and always knows what to do and how to do it. She constantly goes above and beyond the expectations of her duties, often volunteering for special community events, and taking on other responsibilities. Many officers and supervisors have commented that they “don’t know what they would do without her”. She holds the highest integrity, honesty, and loyalty a department could want in a telecommunicator and a colleague. Her knowledge of both open source and criminal justice databases is exceptional and an asset to the department. She truly has the intuition for figuring things out and shares this ability with her coworkers for the betterment of the community. Award Sponsored by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Photos by Amber Foster Smith Photography

Rookie of the Year – Officer Megan Wells with the Holly Springs Police Dept Sponsored by Mark Campbell with Endurance Fence Solutions, LLC Officer Wells has been with our department since November 2023 and is assigned to the patrol A squad. She has excelled in her short tenure with the Holly Springs Police Department. She is very compassionate, hardworking, and constantly displays the initiative to do her best and serve those in need on calls for service and ensure everyone is treated fairly and with empathy. She has completed a Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course, radar recertification, and has volunteered to be one of the department’s Domestic Violence Coordinators. Officer Wells is a consummate team player, constantly displays a good attitude, and is friendly to everyone she meets. During her first year in the department, she has challenged herself to exceed and expand her base of knowledge. This officer volunteers to fill in when other squads are short-staffed and for special events. She is determined to complete her assignments thoroughly and always wants to fully investigate residents’ concerns beyond what is expected of the average first-year patrol officer. Officer Wells often expresses the desire to expand her horizons and seek more training to advance her career. She confidently accepts any task given to her and goes out of her way to connect with the community. She is off to a great start with the Holly Springs Police Department and her efforts are recognized and appreciated by her team and the Town of Holly Springs. Photo credit: Amber Foster Smith Photography

If you are looking for employment opportunities in and around North Carolina, you do not want to miss this opportunity to connect with employers across the State!

In partnership with the Town of Holly Springs and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, we are proud to offer the final Supplier Diversity Workshop of 2024 on Thursday, September 12th from 9 am until 11 am at the Holly Springs Cultural Center. This valuable workshop will include important information about the variety of certifications and processes to help your minority, woman, veteran, or small businesses leverage the industrial growth we are seeing in our town and region. The workshop is open to the public and FREE for Holly Springs businesses but seats are limited. REGISTER HERE ➡ https://lnkd.in/gvqDYFEh #supplierdiversity #WeMeanBusiness #hollyspringsnc

What a magical day it was at our First Responders Lunch and Awards event sponsored by Thrive Skin + Wellness . The room was filled with gratitude, respect and admiration as we came together to celebrate the brave men and women who selflessly serve our community every day. From the inspiring speeches to the well-deserved awards, every moment was a testament to the courage and dedication of our local heroes. Thank you to our generous sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to making this day truly special. Your support not only honored our first responders but also highlighted the incredible strength of our community. Stay tuned over the next few days as we share the inspiring stories of our award winners, whose commitment to service goes above and beyond the call of duty. 📸 Amber Foster Smith Photography

There is still time to register for our next Business Education Series. Join Chamber member, Mary Vallieu,  Ms. Value as we learn about Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Small Business and Personal Finance!

Thank you Diane Kinlaw - Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS 1600777 for sharing your networking expertise with our members as part of our Business Education Series. "Creating strategies for successful connections!" As always we're so grateful for Diane's wealth of knowledge and commitment to our Chamber! It was great to see old and new members! CORE Photography, Durwood Lassiter, E. Michelle Davis, CPA/PFS, Chris Cook, Amber Foster Smith, Kimberlee Edwards, Sara Jensen