If you are interested in starting a business, building a business, and/or supporting local small businesses (always a positive thing to do), look out for lots of events to check out.

While we have been getting rain, as of publication, the town’s water restrictions remain in place. The restrictions are in place until officially lifted. Stage 1 is focused on diminishing automated use of water that could lead to waste. Check out the details in the link.

🎼Follow Me 2 Fuquay Spring Concerts

The Follow Me 2 Fuquay concert series takes a break this week but will be back in full swing next wee with Heads Up Penny! That will be the end of the spring series but stay tuned for the fall series!

Did May sneak up on you like it did to me? Did Mother’s day? Are you scrambling to celebrate the woman(en) in your life who raised you and are raising your kids? Or, do you have it totally planned out, but you may want to augment the festivities? We got you.

Hilltop Needmore Community Center - Making Blooms with Mom

Looking for extra quality time with Mom or a quality present for Mom? Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, children, ages 3-8 can learn how to make flower creations out of tissue paper!

Tickets are $12 for each child, ages 3-7 (parent/guardians must be present).

The Mill - Mothers Day Market, 10 am - 3pm

Does Mom like coffee? Does she like shopping local vendors? Then check out the Mill on Saturday! Or, check it out yourself for some caffeine and last minute gift getting.

Cultivate Coffee - Curated Craft’s Mother’s Day Market, 1 pm - 5 pm

Need more local shopping? Then enjoy Cultivate’s coffee while treating Mom to some indoor shopping of some of the area’s most talented makers, artists, and businesses! (Also great for some heartfelt last minute gifts!).

Cleveland Draft House, Prime Rib special! Loads of yummy choices here.

Lucci Blue’s Social Cafe: Mother’s Day Brunch - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunless Society NC is a mobile spray tanning business owned locally by two amazing Fuquay-Varina moms! Get in touch for the best, customized spray tan experience, right in your home!

Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s independence day but it IS a lot of fun to celebrate and there are loads of places to join in the fun.

Fiesta Time Bar and Grill - Head in to dine and celebrate with $2.50 and $3 tacos

Tacos Mexico Restaurant - Margaritas, Taco Combos, and more

Enjoy the Festivities and always excellent food!

Casa Amigos Cocina Mexican Bar

El Cantarito Bar & Grill

Los Tres Magueyes

Mi Cancun Fuquay-Varina

Tacos Oaxaca

Warming up with some really nice looking weather for the holidays but keep an eye out for thunderstorms (via Accuweather).

Looking to launch a website but stuck with creative block? Let Dreamhost build and host it for you! We’ve been customers for years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for hosting.

This is National Small Business Week and there is plenty happening in Fuquay-Varina this week! The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce has put together a fantastic schedule, that is laser focused on helping small business start, grow, and flourish, this is a great chance to learn a ton about running a small business.

So, if you have a business, are interested in a business, or are just interested in supporting local business check out this week’s schedule!

10:00 - 11:30 am Come to the Arts Center to kick-off the week with a panel of small business owners (and the mayor) and connect with Carolina Healthworks to learn about healthcare for small businesses.

10:00 - 11:15 am (Arts Center) Build your toolkit and learn about commercial real estate from local experts in real estate and capital investing.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Chamber of Commerce) RSVP ahead of time for professional headshots provided by Reflections Camera and Drone Photography. The Chamber asks that if you did it last year, you pass for new companies and businesses.

10:00 am - 11:30 am (Arts Center) Learn about marketing, brand identity, social media, SEO, and website building from local experts.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Chamber of Commerce) Cap off the week with a social event to get to know other local business owners. Networking and relationships are key in life and business is no different!

Did You Know? The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1947!

Till next week!

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