Town of Cary’s Post

Congratulations to Pam Pukpitakchat from Herons Restaurant with The Umstead Hotel and Spa for winning the Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Award today! It recognizes frontline employees in the hospitality industry who excel in providing exceptional service to visitors, including serving as representatives of the local community and the attractions and service providers that make the destination a desirable place to visit. We couldn't be prouder in #CaryNC! Cary District C Councilmember Jack Smith joined Town staff at the 2024 Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau's Annual Meeting. We're celebrating record-breaking tourism numbers across Wake County last year AND looking forward to next year! #LiveInspired

The USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary has been nominated for a SportsTravel award! 🏆 Following a recent renovation, the facility is now the official home of USA Baseball’s executive offices as well as a 22,000-square-foot indoor training center that opened to the public in May. Help us win the award! VOTE for USA Baseball National Training Complex in the Best New or Renovated Venue category by August 19. VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eq8-3qQ

Here's to the bright sky just in time for the weekend, Cary! 🌤️ We’re grateful that Cary experienced minimal impact from Tropical Storm #Debby. Our dedicated staff worked tirelessly to keep the town prepared and our community informed, ensuring our safety and keeping most facilities operational. Thank you to our Cary staff for their exceptional commitment and to our residents for following safety guidance. As we return to normal, let's take pride in how our community came together to weather the storm.

This August, Cary recognizes Black Business Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses across Cary and the country. Cary's Office of Business Inclusion is committed to providing Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) with equitable opportunities to engage in the town's procurement and contracting processes. The office is currently surveying small and diverse businesses to assess its level of procurement. Cary business owners are encouraged to share their feedback via the telephone hotline at 602-704-0125, by emailing caryutilizationstudy@keenindependent.com, or through the online survey at https://bit.ly/4ckeaE9.

Cary is partnering with Keen Independent Research LLC, a national economic consulting firm, to assess its procurement from small and diverse businesses. Business owners may receive a call this summer asking about company structure, type of work performed, and interest in partnering with Cary. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bIhclC

We're beyond thrilled to announce the Cary Senior Center's recent national accreditation from the National Council on Aging🎉 This golden achievement is the result of the collective effort and dedication of participants, staff, and community partners over the past 1.5 years. With only 3% of senior centers nationwide holding this honor, it's safe to say Cary is proudly leading the way in exceptional services for our senior community. #CaryNC #NCOA