Wake Forest DRC

Events & Announcements

Proud to be a North Carolina Main Street Community

If you haven't been downtown lately we welcome you to rediscover the heart of Wake Forest. Revitalization is taking root—from lively festivals to charming boutiques there's a growing number of things to see and experience. Find out what's happening this month in the current issue of Downtown Matters by viewing it HERE.

SHOPPING & DINING: Looking for a place to eat in Downtown Wake Forest? The Dining Guide identifies all the downtown eateries and their locations. To see a listing of all downtown shops and galleries, check out the Shopping Guide.

The Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation is pleased to present world renowned destination marketer, Jon Schallert. Jon Schallert will present a seminar called “Increasing Sales and Profits as a Destination Business.” It will be offered on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 8 - 3:00 p.m. The seminar will include 3 hours of tips and information on destination marketing from Jon and then a 90-minute marketing roundtable. Brea...kfast will be served and participants are welcome to visit historic Downtown Wake Forest for lunch.

The workshop is $125 per person if registered on or before to October 4; $150 after October 4 or at the event. Renaissance Area business owners and employees are $25 per person. This includes breakfast and an opportunity for question and answers.

For more information or to register, please go to www.wakeforestdowntown.com or contact Maggie O’Neill, Wake Forest DRC executive director, at 919-570-1372 or maggie@wakeforestdowntown.com.

2010 Wake Forest Christmas Parade

The 2010 Wake Forest Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. Applications are now being accepted!

First Deadline (Priority Placement) -- August 13
Last Deadline (First Come, First Serve) -- October 22
Last Day for Payment -- November 15

2010 Rules and Regulations and Application

Be a Downtown Sponsor
You've seen some of the great changes downtown—now is the time to consider making a contribution toward revitalization. The Wake Forest DRC has taken on an aggressive Program of Work through its task forces. Your contribution (no matter how big or small) goes directly toward accomplishing these specific goals. From annual sponsorships to event specific donations, you can select a level that fits you perfectly. Sponsorship Packet and Application

New Downtown Businesses

LEDE STUDIO: Opening June 2010. Metal studio of Ginger Meek Allen Metalsmith. 504 South White Street. www.ledestudio.com.

THE VILLAGE PHARMACY OF WAKE FOREST: 900 South Franklin Street at the Hwy 98 Bypass (Calvin Jones Boulevard). 919.556.2757.

SEW PERFECT DRAPERY DESIGN: 216 East Jones Avenue. By appointment: 336.413.4189.

For more information about any of our upcoming events, visit our Calendar of Events page or contact the DRC downtown manager.

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