Knightdale Chamber Communicator

From The Desk of George Hamrick
     It is August. It is hot. Nobody really wants to do anything, especially write a newsletter article, but Jennifer is a stern taskmaster, so I had better get this done.
     I recently had the opportunity to visit two new Knightdale businesses on the same day. After work, my wife and I dropped by The Sports Page to get something to eat. Good food - Nice Atmosphere - Reasonable price -- A good place to eat. Afterwards we decided we also wanted some dessert so we went to Java & More for a Smoothie -- a real Summertime treat.
     These two businesses join a growing list of eating establishments in Knightdale that are giving us a wider variety of different places to eat. My experience of visiting these two businesses reinforced to me what I think is the answer to the traffic problem. It is simple -- do not go to Raleigh.
     Stay in Knightdale - patronize Knightdale businesses - stay off Highway 64. You then do not have to hassle with the traffic and there is one less car sitting in the gridlock. As Knightdale grows, business opportunities will expand and the types and varieties of businesses will increase, but they will only be successful if they are supported.

New Member Spotlight featuring�
FIRST PIEDMONT MORTGAGE COMPANY
     Robin Stephens is a Mortgage Specialist with First Piedmont Mort-gage Company. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and is very excited to open an office here in the Knightdale/Wendell community and to become and member and ambassador for the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce.
     First Piedmont Mortgage Company (FPMC) is a licensed mortgage banker/broker located in the Greensboro area of North Carolina and has been in operation since 1993.
     FPMC specializes in origination of mortgage loans to accommodate existing, construction, modular and manufactured housing. Conforming and Non-conforming mortgages are avail-able through our program. Our Lending Philosophy is "Through prudent and common sense underwriting, a way for the borrower to acquire a new home or refinance their current residence".
     We are very excited to be a part of the Knightdale community and surrounding areas and look forward to working with the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce which we feel will be a great asset to the success of our Company. Call Robin at 366-2972.

NC Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Betty Ray McCain to Speak
Are you interested in Southern culture? Well then, come to Knightdale Seafood & Barbecue on Wed., Sept. 8, 7:30 a.m. for a real treat! Not only will you be able to indulge yourself with a great Larry Addleton Knightdale Seafood & BBQ "Southern Breakfast Buffet", but you will also hear the very humorous NC Dept. of Cultural Resources Sec. Betty Ray McCain speak on "Growing Up Southern"! A very well known speaker, Sec. McCain will talk of her life growing up in Eastern North Carolina and what it was like to grow up Southern in general. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Seating is limited. For reservations call the chamber at 266-4603. Cost: $5.00.

August Business After Hours - 8/18/99 Jersey Mike's , 6- 8 p.m.
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to Business After Hours hosted by Bill & Debbie Bergin of Jersey Mike's. Cool down after a hot summer day while enjoying platters of delicious Jersey Mike's subs, chips and sodas. Mingle and relax with other sub lovers, executives and business owners. Come, you'll enjoy the food, socializing, and networking with fellow chamber members. Bring you business card for doorprize drawings! Jersey Mike's is located off of McKnight Dr. across from Wal-Mart. Put 8/18 BAH on your calendar NOW!

"Coffee Talk" -Wed., Aug. 25, 7:30 a.m.
Hosted By, Block & Associates Realty
Have you often thought, "I sure would like to get to know other chamber members better!"? If that thought has crossed your mind, come to the chamber on Wednesday, August 25, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts and join in the fun get-to-know-you net-working opportunity, "Coffee Talk"! The Knightdale Chamber Ambassador sponsored event, hosted by Block & Associates Realty, will provide you with a great way to meet fellow chamber members while participating in ice breakers & fun games with prizes! We do ask that you RSVP by noon Aug. 23 to the chamber. When you RSVP, be prepared to tell us three interesting facts about yourself personally, professionally, or business. (Example: I Scuba dive, I have climbed Mount Everest, my business grew more than any other business in the country last year, etc.) Don't miss out on the fun! Come and have a great time while getting to know others better! Call 266-4603 NOW! FREE TO CHAMBER MEMBERS!
"Coffee Talk" will also be a great opportunity for you to be a host of a chamber sponsored event! If you or your business would like to sponsor "Coffee Talk", call the chamber today! 266-4603.

Members In The News
     Maureen Hager of Creative Memories has been promoted to the position of Unit Leader. She is responsible for training, supporting and recognizing a team of consultants. Creative Memories is recognized as the leader in teaching photo preservation and assisting people in creating their own scrapbook photo albums.
     Special thanks to Donna Morain of Wake Medical Center for her volunteer work with the chamber on Thurs., July 22.!
     Congratulations to John & Ann Van Or-den of Body Depot Fitness Center on the opening of "Java & More". The new coffee shop, located right next door to Body Depot on First Avenue in downtown Knightdale, serves coffee, smoothies, muffins, pastries and more! Go check it out!
     Danny and Ronny Mizell of Cornerstone Nursery would like to announce that Fran Johnson has recently been named manager of Cornerstone Nursery! Welcome, Fran!
     Hats off to the following Knightdale chamber businesses who were sponsors in the American Cancer Society East Wake Relay For Life which was held July 30-31 at East Wake High School: Gold- Glaxo Wellcome; Silver- Carolina Mudcats; Bronze- Canada Insurance Agency, Inc.; Gold Leaf Publishers, Inc. Donors- Boardwalk Pizza, Carolina Mudcats, Little Caesar's Pizza, Pizza Inn. The East Wake Relay For Life was held to raise funds for the fight against cancer. $16,000 was raised at this event! Good job!
     Ammons Pittman Realtors and Sylvan Learning Center have moved their offices to a new location! The new addresses are 1008-D Big Oak Court, and 1008-E Big Oak Court, Knightdale, NC, respectively. The new offices are located right off of Hwy. 64 in the Planter's Walk Subdivision. Ace Hardware has also moved to a larger home! Ace is now in their new location at the Shoppes at Walmart!
     Carolantic Realty will be soon be holding a groundbreaking for the Knightdale Professional Center. Knightdale welcomes the construction of this 2-story 16,800 square foot Class "A" office building located on McKnight Drive, just off Smithfield Road near the US Post Office.

The Chamber applauds Kelly, our Ambassador Chairperson, for her hard work and dedication to the Knightdale Chamber. Look for her at any Chamber function. She will most certainly be there!
Thanks, Kelly! We love and appreciate you!

Drucker & Falk/Laurens Way Apartments Hosts BAH
Castaway at Laurens Way Business After Hours was indeed lots of fun! It didn't take long for chamber members to don their Hawaiian attire (Judy and Chesley Knott of Carolina Typewriter were the best!) and join in the fun and games at the "Castaway Party" at Laurens Way Apartments. Members enjoyed sandwiches, fruit, dessert and rasp-berry ice cream punch while listening to great DJ music by the pool. The limbo and hula hoop contests were a blast! We were amazed at the limbo abilities of several guests. Especially, our limbo contest winner, Rondie Simpson of Kestra Enterprises. How low can one go?! And, Kelly Maddox of Home Exec Secretarial Services----pretty good, could you walk the next day? The music was great, the food delicious, and the afternoon included plenty of networking and socializing. We appreciate the hospitality of Drucker & Falk/Laurens Way Apartments and we now have proof that you don't have to be Gilligan or Skipper to enjoy a summer island chamber party--" Castaway at Laurens Way!" Thanks, Laurens Way!

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Knightdale Chamber offers Notary Public services for members? If your business is in need of Notary Public service, contact Jennifer at the chamber. This is another way that the chamber is striving to be of service to its members!

"Your" Business In On-Line!
Check It Out!
Your business is now listed on the World Wide Web! Yes, with the help of chamber member Barry Allen of Compulink, the entire updated Knightdale Chamber of Commerce membership directory is list online. The newsletter that you are reading is even on-line! You may also find other pertinent information about the chamber and the town of Knightdale on the chamber's new website just by typing in www.knightdalechamber.com. Would you like to know about Town History, Community, Economic Development, Health, Education, Parks & Recreation, Local Activities, or Clubs & Churches in our area? Find it on the internet at www.knightdalechamber.com. Also, check out the town's website at www.state.nc.us\Knightdale. Town Manager, Gary McConkey has built a great site! You can and will learn a lot about your chamber and your town! Check it out today!

Knightdale Street Map Update
Special thanks is extended to the businesses who so graciously sup-ported the Knightdale Chamber Street Map Project by placing an ad on the map. As in the past, the map will show-case the Knightdale area and, on the flip side, will show a map of Eastern Wake County. After days of making corrections, the chamber has sent in the changes to the map and expect to be receiving the first layout proof very soon. Knightdale has seen great growth in the past 2 years and we are working very closely with the Knightdale Planning Department to assure the most accurate map possible. We are hoping for a final product around mid-September.

How Much Would You Pay For A Potential New Customer?
For only than $16.66 a month, you can have your business card ad in the Knightdale Chamber Communicator. That means that you can have your ad placed in front of at least 290 potential clients for 6 months for only $100. The Communicator is published each month by the Knightdale Chamber. The newsletter is mailed to current Chamber members as well as prospective members (300 newsletters published monthly). This is a great way to get your business name out in our community and the triangle area. NOW is the time to schedule your ad for the next 6-month period beginning Oct. 1999. For more info call Jennifer at 266-4603.

Knightdale Community Night With the Carolina Mudcats
Knightdale Community! Come on out to Five County Stadium and support the Carolina Mudcats on Sat., Aug. 14 with a picnic and/or ballgame beginning at 6:00 p.m. It's Fishin' Hat night, so come out and receive yours and enjoy the ballgame--Carolina Mudcats vs. Birmingham Barons. Call 269- CATS for ticket info! Special ticket prices apply!

Ribbon Cutting Held For The Sports Page Restaurant
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce welcomed Chamber member and Knightdale's newest restaurant with a ribbon cutting on Monday, Au-gust 2 at 11:00 a.m. The Sports Page Restaurant, located on Smithfield Road next to Lucky 7 Chinese Restaurant. is owned by Knightdale residents Frankie & Billy McGee. When asked about the new restaurant Frankie commented, "Everything in our life revolves around sports and food. It was just a natural fit for us to open The Sports Page. We are really excited about being able to give back to the community we have come to love so much."

Events for August 1999
August 2 - Ribbon Cutting "The Sports Page"..........11am.
August 10- Great Expectations E.W. Community Forum on Education..........EWHS (269-9906)
August 12- Breakfast/Groundbreaking Knightdale Professional
August 14- Knightdale "Community night with the Mudcats!"
August 16- Wake County School Begins *Be Careful! Watch for Children*
August 17- KCOC Board Meeting..........6pm.
August 18- BAH! Jersey Mike's..........5-7pm.
August 25- "Coffee Talk"..........7:30am at Chamber

*Note: Eye Opener Breakfast Sept. 8!!- Make your reservations NOW!

Upcoming Business Events
September 7, Tuesday - Ambassador Meeting @ chamber 5:30pm
September 8, Wednesday - "Eye Opener Breakfast" - 7:30am - Knightdale Seafood & Barbecue - $5.00
Speaker: Betty Ray McCain, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Enjoy a GREAT breakfast and hear Secretary McCain talk of her life growing up in Eastern North Carolina and what it was like to grow up Southern in general. Very Humorous! You WILL enjoy!
September 16, Thursday - KCOC Business After Hours hosted by Davis &McCabe, Attorneys - 5-7pm
September 18, Saturday - Knightdale Volunteer Day Celebration - Beginning at 1:00pm, Harper Park. Local entertainment, fun, food, games & street dance with music by Tin Pan Alley.
October 8, Friday - Rotary Golf Tournament - Call Pete Mangum @ 266-1100.
October 20, Wednesday - Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - Call Jennifer at Chamber 266-4603 or Tournament Chairman Jimmy Hamilton at 266-4243 to register.

ATTENTION!- NOTICE OF A PRE-HEARING OPEN HOUSE AND FORMAL DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING FOR US 64 BYPASS AND THE EASTERN WAKE EXPRESSWAY

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold the following public meetings on Aug. 31, 1999, for the proposed US 64 Bypass from the interchange with I-440 to existing US 64 west of Wendell, including a portion of the Eastern Wake Expressway from US 64 to the US 64 Bypass: A Pre-hearing Open House will be held between the hours of 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the auditorium of East Wake High School located at 5101 Rolesville Road in Wendell. Interested individuals may attend this open house at their convenience during the above-stated hours. DOT representatives will be present in an informal setting to provide info and answer questions about the proposed projects. There will be no formal presentations at the open house. An opportunity to register to speak at the formal design hearing will be provided at the open house and prior to the hearing.The Formal Design Public Hearing will convene at 7:00 pm at the same location and will be open for statements, questions, or comments. The formal design hearing will consist of an explanation of the proposed design of the project. In addition, right of way requirements and procedures, relocation advisory assistance, and the Federal-State relationship will be explained. Under this project, DOT proposes to construct a six-lane divided facility with control of access on new location. Additional right of way and the relocation of homes and businesses will be required for construction. Anyone desiring additional info may contact C.B. Goode, Jr., P.E. P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 2761, 919-250-4092. A copy of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and a map are available for public review at the Knightdale Town Hall located at 950 Steeple Square Court.

Left: Ambassadors Robin Stephens of First Piedmont Mortgage. & Kelly Maddox of Home Exec make name tags for Dr. Todd Beedle of East Wake Chiropractic and Jim Mettrey Properties.	Right: Sheree Hedrick of Hedrick Insurance, Brian Davis of Davis & McCabe, Attorneys & Kristin Hutchinson of Drucker & Falk/Laurens Way have a conversation during "Castaway at Lauren's Way" Business After Hours.
Rondie Simpson of Kestra Enterprises "limbo's" his way to a doorprize during the Laurens Way Apartments BAH as Katrina Murdock and Andy Bowers of Laurens Way look on.	Jennifer Owens of Raymond James Financial Services, John Fried of fDataknight adn Judy & Chesley Knott of Carolina Typewriter enjoy the delicious food and beverages at BAH!

Vol. IV No. VII August 1999
Special Points of Interest:
New Member Spotlight! Eye-Opener Breakfast - Wed. , Sept 8! Business After Hours - August 18, 1999! "Coffee Talk" - Wed Aug. 25	Members in the News! Ambassador of the Month! Calendar of Events! Chamber Pictures!
CHAMBER EYE OPENER BREAKFAST/BAH!