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1. Major cost savings on everything from Lenovo computers to Webinar events. 2. Free monthly networking events and professional development seminars. 3. Free access to a Business Center with Wi-Fi and coffee service. Plus, discounted rental rates for conference rooms and board room. 4. Affordable advertising opportunities in monthly e-newsletter, Website and annual relocation guide. 5. Referrals. The Chamber staff makes hundreds of referrals each year to member companies only. 6. Free and confidential business counseling provided by the Morrisville Chamber Business Advisory Council. 7. Sponsorship opportunities to help you promote your business. Sponsored events range from New Member Luncheons to annual golf tournaments. 8. Special discounts for you and your employees offered by more than 30 member businesses. 9. Knowledgeable Network of Women (KNOW) Luncheon Series for professional women to grow, network and connect. 10. As an advocate for the Morrisville business community, the Chamber is working to strengthen the economic climate for businesses in the area.
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Town Center Is Taking Shape
Morrisville Celebrates Two Town Center Milestones
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Services for Seniors
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15 Georgina’s Pizzeria It’s Family. Literally.
Meet Mayor Jackie Holcombe
A Strong Interest in Community
Morrisville Makes It Easy to Get Around
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A Softer Footprint on the Environment
Local Businesses Look Into Sustainability
director of outside sales
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John West Photography joe goetting Nathan Faltus
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Fresh and Healthful Meets Lively and Robust
18 A Day on the Town
debbie moss Shawna Williams Bonnie Ebers
kathy Risley
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advertising
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ad research
Pepper’s Market & Sandwich Shop
George Prudhomme
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JOSh Mueller Mary kopshever Amy SchwartzkoPf Carol Smith
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guide to neighborhoods
kacey wolters
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business development
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Amanda White
Offering Activity and Assurance
Notes to Know on Your New Home
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Morrisville & Wake County at a Glance
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Kathy Hagene carol Smith Terri Ahner Tricia Cannedy Teresa craig melinda bowlin
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Celebrating Great First Impressions
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United Way Encourages Collaborative Effort
Giving Lifts Both Community and Businesses
19 Seeing the Sights Take a Tour of Morrisville and Wake County
20 Get Connected Know Who to Call
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chairman and founder
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chief financial officer
Rhonda Harsy
christopher miller
executive leadership
ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-455-
5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com. FOR INFORMATION Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, White Ventures Chamber Building, 260 Town Hall Drive, Ste. A, Morrisville, NC 27560, telephone 919-463-7150,
fax 919-380-9021, www.morrisvillenc.com
ON THE COVER ( photo by John West Photography ) Jeremiah Street was named for Jeremiah Morris, who donated the plot of land that would become Morrisville.
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Town Center Is Taking Shape By Amanda Knoles
Morrisville Celebrates Two Town Center Milestones
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n just 20 years, Morrisville has grown from a village of a little more than 1,000 residents to a vibrant community of 16,000. Such rapid growth obviously requires the quick development of facilities and services; but leaders and residents were determined that growth should not overshadow Morrisville’s true sense of community. Therefore, town leaders launched a proposal to create a central gathering place that not only gives the town a downtown Main Street feel, but also provides venues to support the arts and education. The result is taking shape as Town Center.
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Anchored by a library and cultural arts facility that includes an outdoor amphitheater, practice rooms, and a theater, Town Center is also slated to include a commercial district, public parks, and residential developments. Since the plan was adopted in 2007 the town has completed several important milestones, including the adoption of a formal policy for land acquisition, the purchase of needed acreage, the establishment of historic preservation recommendations, and the acquisition and relocation of the historic Pugh House. But the two most significant developments to date both happened in August 2009, when Morrisville celebrated the grand openings of
both Jeremiah Street and the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead. Jeremiah Street was named for Jeremiah Morris, who donated the plot of land that would become Morrisville. This first street of Town Center will be a Main Street-style thoroughfare offering shopping, dining, and residential options with downtown appeal. First to arrive on the Jeremiah Street scene is residential development Church Street Townes, whose first two luxury townhome buildings were completed in early fall 2008. Forty residential units have been completed and 38 have already sold. “The reaction has been very positive,” said Terry Poythress, president of Poythress Homes. “We are very proud to be part of the Town Center.” Morrisville Town Manager John Whitson said the citizens who attended the Jeremiah Street celebration were very upbeat about the street, its design, and plans for future commercial development on the south side. “I myself am excited to see the look of the street once Church Street Townes builds the units that will directly front Jeremiah Street,” he added. “I expect these units will add another dimension to how a town center street should look when fully built.” Doubling celebrations was the opening of the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, the largest such project ever undertaken in Morrisville. More than 350 people attended the grand opening for the new greenway, which includes a trailhead with parking, restrooms, a playground, and two picnic shelters. The trail extends 1.8 miles, with benches for those who would like to rest or simply take in the view. “This site was especially attractive because it meets the needs of so many residents adjacent to the trail,” said Parks and Greenways Planner Ed Lynch. “It will serve as a focal point to all other greenways in town.” Other projects currently under way include restoring the historic Christian Church, finalizing a Town Center Development Code, and exploring options for public-private partnerships to design and build Main Street. With major achievements in place, and continuing progress on much more to come, the vision of Town Center is becoming clearer by the day. For more information about Morrisville’s Town Center, visit www.townofmorrisville.org/towncenter.
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hile Morrisville plans its future, leaders want to ensure that the town’s colorful past doesn’t fade. Weaving the threads of Morrisville’s history together into a tapestry, the Town Heritage Plan will link points of interest in Town Center and tell the story of Morrisville. The plan may lead to a self-guided tour of historic landmarks beginning at a future visitors center and continuing along a mapped route through Town Center. Many themes run through the heritage of Morrisville, and all are outlined in the plan, including rural farming, the development of the North Carolina Railroad, the Civil War, and textile milling. According
to City Planning Director Ben Hitchings, the Town Heritage Plan was conceived as a way to link Town Center’s cultural and historic resources both physically — through the tour — and thematically. To build the plan, technical staff, working with public input, will incorporate natural and cultural resource planning, historic preservation, landscape architecture, park planning, and engineering into a final draft, to be reviewed by the Town Council in 2010. The Heritage Plan will ultimately help to bring the many themes of Morrisville alive so that residents and visitors alike can learn the story of the community.
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Morrisville government
100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-6200 • www.ci.morrisville.nc.us
Morrisville is governed by a mayor and a six-member council, who meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The mayor and council appoint the town manager, who serves as the town’s chief administrative officer.
Wake County government P.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602 919-856-6160 • www.wakegov.com
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, the NC State Fair, and the Carolina Hurricanes. Wake County is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature, and many government offices located in Raleigh. Wake County includes 12 municipalities and is governed by a sevenmember board of commissioners who meet bimonthly on Mondays.
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Cost of living* Composite .................................................... 101.3 Groceries ..................................................... 108.9 Housing.......................................................... 91.0 Utilities ......................................................... 100.6 Transportation ................................................ 99.5 Health Care .................................................. 106.1 Miscellaneous .............................................. 108.0 *U.S. average for all indices is 100.0. Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 2009 Annual Average, Raleigh-Cary NC Metro
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Housing units ........................................... 339,543 Vacancy rate ................................................. 8.4% Median residential property value ............ $217,700 Median family income ............................... $82,856 Median household income ........................ $64,527 Mean commute time...........................24.1 minutes Residents who worked from home .............. 24,618 2009 (Jan.–Dec.) New countywide residential permits ........... 3,493 New commercial/industrial permits ............... 184 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey; Wake County Revenue
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Morrisville Parks & Recreation Facilities PARK NAME Cedar Fork District Park Crabtree Creek Nature Park Indian Creek Greenway & Trailhead Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center Morrisville Community Park Ruritan Park Shiloh Park / Luther Green Center
ADDRESS 300 Aviation Parkway 151 Keybridge Drive 101 Town Hall Drive 1301 Morrisville Parkway 1520 Morrisville Parkway 100 Morrisville-Carpenter Road 922 Church Street
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major employers State of North Carolina................................ 25,458 Wake County Public School System ............. 16,755 North Carolina State University ...................... 8,000 WakeMed Health & Hospitals ........................ 6,893 GlaxoSmithKline............................................ 6,400 Progress Energy Inc. ..................................... 5,000 SAS Institute Inc. .......................................... 4,149 Rex Healthcare ............................................. 4,000 Wake County Government ............................. 3,744 Cisco Systems .............................................. 3,600 City of Raleigh .............................................. 3,000 Verizon ......................................................... 3,000 RTI International............................................ 2,800 Nortel Networks Corp.................................... 2,800 Waste Industries USA Inc. ............................. 2,000 Lenovo ......................................................... 1,600 Food Lion ..................................................... 1,600 Lowe’s Companies Inc. ................................. 1,575 US Environmental Protection Agency ............. 1,500 PPD Inc. ....................................................... 1,480 Source: Wake County Economic Development
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Transportation By Amanda Knoles
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Morrisville Makes It Easy to Get Around
Major Highways Centrally located between Raleigh and Durham, Morrisville offers easy access to I-40, I-540, and US-1. Local roads include NC 54 (within town limits) and NC 55 (one mile from the town limits).
Airport Information
Raleigh Durham International Airport 919-840-2123 (General Information) 919-840-2140 (Parking Information) www.rdu.com
Located adjacent to Morrisville and 11 miles northwest of Raleigh, RDU International has nearly 400 flights daily, with nine major airlines and six regional carriers flying to 35 destinations. More than 9 million travelers used the airport last year. Terminal 2 opened in 2008, adding 19 gates plus additional shops and restaurants. When Phase Two is completed in winter 2011, the terminal will be nearly three times larger than the previous Terminal C. The airport provides 11,700 public parking spaces and 9,700 park-and-ride spaces. RDU Airport Taxi offers reservations and on-demand service; call 919-840-7277. Eight rental car agencies are located at RDU, with shuttle buses running every 15 minutes from the green bus shelters marked “Rental Car.”
Train Service Amtrak
800-872-7245 • www.amtrak.com
Amtrak’s daily Carolinian allows travelers a choice of either coach or business class as they depart from nearby Raleigh to connect with stations in Charlotte; Richmond; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Philadelphia; and New York City. A second option for travel between Raleigh and Charlotte is the Piedmont, which also runs daily. Both trains allow for checked baggage and have snacks available. Details concerning schedules and services are available online.
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Local Businesses Look Into Sustainability
hy isn’t everyone doing it?” said Kevin Trapani, president of The Redwoods Group, a specialty insurance company based in Morrisville. The notion of going green and practicing sustainability has virtually become a geometric given. Already, the U.S. economy is shifting to one where measures are being taken to save energy and leave a softer footprint on our environment. As a result, Trapani points out that operating a business is no longer just a moneymaking venture. “Every business has the opportunity and the obligation to serve the greater community,” he said. “I don’t believe any company can succeed in a failing community, and supporting the community is important morally.” Trapani believes businesses like his should practice sustainability holistically. To that end, Trapani pursued and earned Green Plus certification, a certification offered by the Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with chambers of commerce. “Small to medium-sized employers don’t have extra time or money to spare, so the idea behind Green Plus is to offer them a way to get affordable, high-quality sustainable expertise,” said Chris Carmody, director of the Institute for Sustainable Development. “What makes certifications like this unique is that it stresses the triple bottom line.” The triple bottom line is a view of sustainability in which businesses evaluate and change behavior based on their impact on “people, planet, and performance.”
As part of the certification process, small businesses take an exam in these three key areas to help them make an objective assessment of their operations. Carmody said the
committed to what they’re doing and building goodwill in the community. The certification, recognized throughout the United States and Canada, can also be a great marketing and collaborative tool, noted Carmody. “Businesses can be networked with other businesses in their supply chain, so Green Plus businesses can learn a lot from other businesses through mentoring or collaboration.” Green Plus certification is already drawing the attention of other Morrisville businesses. Fred Adams Jr., owner of Fred Adams Paving Company, said his company is taking measures to gain Green Plus certification. “To me, it makes good sense. I don’t want to be wasteful,” Adams said. “Some people claim that it’s more expensive, but we haven’t found that. We think of it as a game and a way of life.” Bob Riedford, president and general manager of Buehler Motor, which manufactures mechatronic drive solutions and has its operations located in Morrisville, echoed Adams’ sentiments. “Being green is just good business. The saying ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ applies to our business [model]. We believe practicing these principles allows us to be more productive and reduce waste. In today’s business climate, you can’t exist without being sustainable. “After all, shouldn’t we all be good citizens of the world?”
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guide to neighborhoods NO...................... NAME OF DEVELOPMENT................................... DWELLING 1.................................Preston Grande......................................... Single Family 2.............................Hamptons at Preston.................................... Single Family 3...................................... Camden.................................................Apartments 4.................................. Crosstimbers.............................................Apartments 5..............................Legends at Preston.........................................Apartments 6.................................Oaks at Weston............................................Apartments 7.................................Weston Estates......................................... Single Family 8............................... Bexley at Preston..........................................Apartments 9..................... Gables at Town Hall Commons............................. Single Family 10.............................Preston Creekside........................................ Townhomes 11........................... Petra on the Greens....................................... Townhomes 12.............................. Huntington Park.......................................... Townhomes 13...................................Fairwoods............................................. Single Family 14................................Kelton Square................................. Condo/Townhomes 15...............................Kelton Square II............................... Condo/Townhomes 16....................... Park Grove at Huntington................................. Single Family 17.............................Huntington Woods....................................... Single Family 18.............................Preston Meadows....................................... Single Family 19............................. Park West Village....................................... Single Family 20.......................Crabtree Crossing Estates................................. Single Family 21.................................. Ridgemont............................................ Single Family 22.................................. The Groves.............................................. Townhomes 23......... Carpenter Park Condominiums/Townhomes.........Condos/Townhomes 24............................... Carpenter Park......................................... Single Family 25................................Downing Glen.......................................... Single Family 26..................................Bexley Park..............................................Apartments
27....................... Marquis at Cary Parkway....................................Apartments 28.............................Crabtree Crossing..........................................Apartments 29.............................. Waterford Place...........................................Apartments 30................................. H C Sears Jr........................................... Single Family 31.................................. Treybrooke...............................................Apartments 32........................Manor Village at Preston.....................................Apartments 33...........................Town Hall Commons..................Single Family/Townhomes 34................................ Breckenridge.......................Single Family/Townhomes 35.......................... Preston Grande Villas...................................... Townhomes 36............................ Town Hall Terraces........................................ Townhomes 37..................................Morris West........................................... Single Family 38..........................Savannah Subdivision.................................... Single Family 39........................... Wexford Subdivision..................................... Single Family 40............................ Hamlet in the Park........................................ Townhomes 41.................................. Kitts Creek.........................Single Family/Townhomes 42............................. Providence Place....................Single Family/Townhomes 43............................ Morrisville Heights...................................... Single Family 44..................... Carrington Park Apartments..................................Apartments 45.................................Shiloh Grove............................................. Townhomes 46........................ McCrimmon at the Park...............Single Family/Townhomes 47................................. Chessington........................................... Single Family 48............................. Gardens Phase III....................Single Family/Townhomes 49..........................Church Street Townes...................................... Townhomes 50.................................... Linwood.............................................. Single Family 51................................. Cotten Place........................Single Family/Townhomes 52.................................Green Woods.......................................... Single Family 53.................................Addison Park.......................................... Single Family
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Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville By david ballard
Celebrating Great First Impressions
Educated. Sophisticated. Tech savvy. Welcoming.
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ound like someone you know? According to Shanna Fitzpatrick, practice manager at the new Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville, those are the first impressions the staff at Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville has of the Morrisville community. Duke Medicine seemingly would like the Morrisville community to be equally impressed by Duke Medical Plaza Morrisville, which opened in November 2008. Duke Medicine placed the plaza in a convenient location, near the intersection of N.C. Highway 54 and I-540, and certainly made the facility spacious. At 20,000 square feet, the plaza supports four clinics: Urgent Care, Primary Care, Duke Cardiology, and Duke Sports Medicine. According to Fitzpatrick, housing four clinics
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under one roof makes for increased ease of service, since all refer within each practice. Duke Medicine’s selection of Morrisville as the location for one of its medical plazas was no blind date. Fitzpatrick says factors that went into the decision to build in Morrisville included proximity to the airport and RTP, its mix of commercial and residential properties, and its nearness to already established towns without a Duke Medicine presence. The facility, open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including holidays and weekends), is equipped for increased patient volume. The Urgent Care and Primary Care clinics respectively served 3,860 and 3,924 patients in fiscal year 2009. The four clinics offer the following services: • Duke Urgent Care provides urgent-care services with extended hours and on-site laboratory and radiology services every day of the year, including all holidays, diagnosing, treating, and managing urgent medical conditions and minor trauma.
• Primary Care offers primary care services for patients of all ages, including preventive health measures and the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health issues. • Duke Cardiology gives local residents access to heart care close to home. As part of Duke Heart Center — one of the nation’s top 10 centers for cardiovascular care — patients have access to the very latest diagnostic technologies and therapies. • Duke’s Sports Medicine specialists offer a wide range of therapies, treatments, and programs for patients at all levels of activity and athletics. Practicing doctors specialize in treating shoulder, knee, and ligament injuries; muscle strains; and adolescent musculoskeletal injuries.
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United Way Encourages Collaborative Effort By david ballard
Giving Lifts Both Community and Businesses
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
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hese sage words from Booker T. Washington speak to the paradox of how to solve personal difficulty and describe the essence of what Morrisville residents and businesses have teamed together to do to address the economic downturn. For one, BE&K Engineering Company is using the economic downturn to grow its youngest and newest workforce, empowering them “to lift up” the charities that BE&K has served historically. According to Richard Braswell, vice president and general manager of BE&K, deploying the younger, newer members of its workforce into IMPACT, the company’s internal coordinator for its charity efforts, has proven to be a successful strategy. “They have a renewed energy,” Braswell noted. “[By getting them involved], we wanted
them to get more familiar with the people in our office, so we use this as an opportunity for them to do so, as well as grow and learn how to plan personally and professionally. They conduct internal lessons learned, presentations, and the like. We are trying to keep them engaged and retain them during this recession.” Though many Morrisville businesses like BE&K Engineering are already making meaningful contributions, Craig Chancellor, CEO and president of the United Way of the
Greater Triangle (UWGT), said all businesses must pitch in. “Businesses must show corporate social responsibility and citizenship, understanding that there are people in the community who are requesting services who used to work for them,” Chancellor said. “I think companies definitely have a responsibility to help former employees.” All monetary and voluntary contributions mean added services for residents of the Triangle. According to their current research, the UWGT is already serving one out of every four residents in Wake County, and these individuals aren’t just using one agency. They may need food from one agency, housing from another, education from a third. The UWGT, which merged with the Johnston County United Way, has 95 member services covering everything from child care to mental health. Chancellor said the charity chose Morrisville as its corporate headquarters because the UWGT is a four-county United Way, and Morrisville is centrally located to the community the UWGT serves. “Morrisville is also a business-friendly community,” Chancellor added. As a community that is friendly toward businesses, Morrisville understands the value of Booker T. Washington’s words, because lifting up businesses also benefits the community it serves.
“I think companies definitely have a responsibility to help former employees.”
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Services for Seniors By david ballard
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he Baby Boom Generation is making some noise in Wake County, where their numbers are expected to grow substantially in the next 20 years. According to the North Carolina State Data Center, the pace of growth in Wake County for the senior population (age 60+) is expected to triple from 113,009 in 2008 to 358,850 in 2029. Active by nature, these seniors have a resource — the Cary Senior Center, which offers 2,000 activity options. “We offer everything from fun and game type activities, to special events and trips, to educational programs where we invite experts to present on legal or financial issues,” said Cary Senior Center Director Jody Jameson. “We have groups that get together for everything from history programming and music appreciation to fitness programs.” Providing these activities is important, as they help grow seniors’ enjoyment of life and sense of purpose. However, just as vital is ensuring that seniors know where to go not only for fun, but for necessary services. “We are sensing that older adults need assistance navigating the service delivery system,” said Joan Pellettier, director of Triangle J Area Agency on Aging. “The industry is trying to create ways to improve so older adults can work with professionals who can help guide them.” According to Pellettier, a serious issue for seniors is adapting to health and life-stage transitions, in particular from hospital to home or home to retirement facility. One resource that seniors in Morrisville might find settling during this time of transition is The Manor Village at Preston, the first retirement community in Morrisville, located at Highway 54 and Cary Parkway. Tom Stewart, administrator, said the founder of The Manor Village Life Centers, Dr. Garth Mann, was cognizant of the importance of seniors’ transition to retirement when he sought an appropriate community for his mother. “Dr. Mann visited over 70 senior living facilities, and he found one key element to stabilizing seniors’ transition to a retirement community: retaining staff and keeping employee turnover to a minimum.” At The Manor Village at Preston, Stewart has taken these concerns to heart. Once Manor Village residents take up residence, they will find they are in good company, both in terms of near neighbors and in all aspects of the Morrisville community.
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Georgina’s Pizzeria By LEWIS FAULKNER
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It’s Family. Literally.
eorgina’s has a special place on the timeline of my life. At age 53, it’s where I had my first cannoli. Northerners can snicker, but before that, I was somewhat Southern enough to have no reference to a cannoli outside the flatlands scene in The Godfather. And my first encounter with a cannoli told me a lot about eating at Georgina’s. The owners, Tommy and Roe DeMattia, used my Southern naiveté to gently adopt me into their family. My wife and I had defaulted to pizza, and Roe suggested a cannoli for dessert. It turned out to be cake icing from heaven, wrapped in a tube of crunchy pastry. Instantly, I wanted to move to Italy. Or New York. Then, I decided that since the food was right up the road, the better choice would be
to purchase The Godfather box set and remain in Morrisville. Georgina’s is family. Literally. The kids — Thomas, Georgina, and Antoinette — work apron-to-apron with Tommy and Roe. Three years ago, the DeMattias transplanted themselves here. And Morrisville welcomed them with such open arms that now they plan on adding a party room to the architecture. And mark your calendar for the next Fourth of July — Georgina’s outdoor patio seating has the perfect vantage for the Morrisville fireworks show. To some, grits are grits and a cannoli is a cannoli, but the recipes in Georgina’s are as personal as family. Because that’s where most of the recipes came from. Open the menu and you’ll find items as unique as Italian wedding soup, clams casino, cranberry spinach
salad, and focaccia. Or, things as familiar as wraps, seafood, calzones, and stromboli. But don’t come here for refrigerator-magnet pizza, because this is about family. And live music. And wine tastings. They deliver and cater, too, but the best option is to come in and sit down. Because you’ll get to meet your new family. Being intuitive gives Roe the clues to making your visit personal. She’s an expert people-reader, with an hourglass figure and a youthful Lollobrigida smile that’s wired to something deeply spiritual. Some customers want to talk; others want to be talked to. If the vibe’s right, Roe will even sit down at your table and talk (that’s ‘talk’ with a couple of extra New York ‘W’s in the word). She’ll ask where you’re from. Encourage you to try something new on the menu. Look for common denominators in your history and hers. Taking risks like that puts your heart on the line. But Roe is fearless. And successful. And that’s what makes this family experience a box set in itself. So, as Francis Ford Coppola would say, leave the gun and take the cannoli. Maybe more than one cannoli. And maybe some pasta alfredo, too. Georgina’s Pizzeria 3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-388-3820 • www.georginaspizzeria.com
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Meet Mayor Jackie Holcombe By jay nehrkorn
A Strong Interest in Community
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ick and Jackie Holcombe moved to the Triangle area 20 years ago and they’ve been residents of Morrisville since 2002. A special needs advocate who operates a home-based business for special needs employees, Jackie has also been actively engaged in community service through the Town Council, the Land Use and Transportation Advisory Committee, and a grassroots citizen advocacy organization known as Morrisville Action. In November 2009, Jackie was elected mayor of Morrisville, and she took time in December for a question and answer session to help us get to know her better.
the system we have allows folks with special needs to package and ship buckwheat hulls all over the country. It’s really neat in that it’s a self-sustaining business and creates jobs that are doable for a variety of skill levels and abilities. What was it that inspired you to run for the mayor’s office? Since we moved to Morrisville I’ve had a very strong interest in the community. It’s a small town and wonderfully diverse, but it’s going through many changes. I wanted to help shape some of those changes. When Morrisville Action was first started there was concern about growth, but that changed into significant concerns about our city’s budget in the summer of 2008. We came very close to having a 19 percent property tax increase at a time when the recession was just a glimmer of what was to come, and that particular issue is really what drove me to run. The financial picture of the town is important, but all of the taxpayers were going to be affected in a big way by the proposed increase. It was my concern for them that really helped make that decision for me. How is your plan for your first full year as mayor shaping up in terms of priorities? It’s going very well. We have a council retreat scheduled in January and we’ll spend a significant amount of time talking about goals and initiatives, including topics like sustainable growth and road improvements. We’ve already gotten started on a “buy local” initiative, and I’ve asked council volunteers to work with the Chamber of Commerce to start promoting our local businesses next month. We also have a unique demographic here in that people see value in our small community and want to play a part in it. We’re going to work hard to increase opportunities for volunteerism as well.
Could you tell us a little about your family’s history in special needs advocacy and how you started BuckwheatHull.com? We have a daughter with Down Syndrome who is now 20 years old, and our history of advocacy began when she was born. My husband and I met at the University of Florida where we were both engineering students, so our background wasn’t strong in child development or special needs issues. When Lindsay was born, we did what you would expect engineering types to do — we started reading everything we could and trying to
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figure out how we could make the biggest difference in her life. So that really got started of necessity. BuckwheatHull.com started as a result of a gift I made for a friend. The gift was filled with buckwheat hulls, and we sold the extra hulls on eBay. Lindsay took an interest in this process, so we started small and put up a Web site. We didn’t do a lot of marketing, but it took off because it was a niche market that wasn’t being filled. We contacted NC State University’s engineering department and they built a low-tech packaging system for us, so
What’s been the biggest adjustment for you since you took office? I think the biggest adjustment is in working out a time management strategy to make sure that my top priorities stay my top priorities. It’s a balancing act, and it will take a little bit of time to make sure it doesn’t get tipped. Thankfully, I have a really good support system. My husband has been very supportive and helpful to me in making sure that things at home stay balanced, and our teamwork has made all the difference.
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Pepper’s Market & Sandwich Shop By AMANDA KNOLES
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Fresh and Healthful Meets Lively and Robust
hen Pepper’s Market & Sandwich Shop opened the last week of October 2009, it was a dream come true for owners Jess and Missy Fowler. And the restaurant’s blend of quick service and delicious health-conscious dishes have made it a dream come true for busy families, too. It was a love of the business that brought the couple from corporate jobs in the RV industry in Atlanta to open a hip new eatery in Morrisville. “We were both involved in the restaurant business in various roles in our early 20s, and we always knew we would return to the business when the time was right,” Jess said. But even though, professionally, the couple was a far cry from where they knew they belonged in Atlanta, their time there did put them in touch with some inspiration. “While we were living in Atlanta … we observed there was a need for a place where folks could get high-quality, truly scratch-made, quick-service foods with healthful options,” Jess noted. “At the time we never dreamed we would be the ones to start it.”
The turning point for the couple had indeed come, and the planning for Pepper’s began in June 2008. Jess and Missy considered starting their business in a variety of cities, including Atlanta and Orlando, but settled on Morrisville after extensive research. The Grace Park vibe drew them in. “Moving to Grace Park and starting Pepper’s was really all one decision, because we knew a startup would require us to spend a lot of hours at the restaurant, and eliminating a commute was very appealing,” Jess said. “We moved in at Grace Park on December 2nd of ’08 and signed the lease for Pepper’s in March. We believe urban village communities like Grace Park are a wonderful concept, where residents can walk to dining and shopping, and it fits our business model.” Deciding on a name for their new business wasn’t easy, but with the help of friends in marketing, the Fowlers decided on Pepper’s. “It helps convey our vision of providing fresh offerings with healthful alternatives, and we felt the name could be used if we are fortunate enough to realize our long-term goal and expand to multiple locations,” Missy said.
The Fowlers agree that moving to Grace Park was one of the smartest decisions they’ve ever made. “We love Grace Park both as a place to live and own a business,” Jess said. “We purchased one of the town homes built by Dickson Properties, and we are very happy with it. Grace Park is lively, robust, and easy to live in.” In keeping with the modern feel of their restaurant and new neighborhood, as Pepper’s was under construction, Jess filmed the progress and posted reports on YouTube. “I started the video updates as a way to keep family and friends informed without spending countless hours on the phone. As it turns out, I think it will be a useful tool for us as we plan our next location,” Jess noted. Along the way the couple had a few differences of opinion on design elements, but Jess says they couldn’t be more pleased with the final results. “We originally discussed clean lines, fresh colors and elements like recycled glass and a concrete table in the center of the space, but I also wanted to create unique and flashy bathrooms,” Jess confessed. “There were times when Missy had to gently encourage me to focus on the kitchen design, but now she agrees the bathrooms are truly one of a kind.” So far the menu at Pepper’s has been the big hit. “Customers are responding well to the fact that we roast turkey, beef, and pork in-house and that we offer breads from local bakeries,” Missy noted. “Our menu changes with the seasons, so we can provide products that are both tasty and fresh.” The market section of the restaurant is still evolving but currently offers a variety of baked goods, unique hot sauces and jellies, and a large selection of high-quality beers and wines. And a recent wine tasting was such a success that the couple plans to make it a monthly event, with appropriate food pairings. From corporate to cuisine, the Fowlers’ journey has brought another delightful dining option to Morrisville. Pepper’s Market and Sandwich Shop 2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-380-7002 • www.peppersmrkt.com
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A Day on the Town Regional Shopping & Dining
2310 Walnut Street, Cary 919-851-4333 • www.souplantation.com
Tossed 4117 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-889-0626 • www.tossed.com
Village Deli 909 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville 919-462-6191 • www.villagedeli.net
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Around Town Dining Asian Aroma 100 Jerusalem Drive, Suite 104, Morrisville 919-380-3087 • www.asianaromarestaurant.com
Babymoon Café 100 Jerusalem Drive, Morrisville 919-465-9006 • www.babymooncafe.com
Buffalo Wings & Rings 4101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-460-1297 • www.buffalowingsandrings.com
C & T Wok 130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-467-8860 • www.ctwokrestaurant.com
Café Capistrano 2250 Gathering Park Circle, Cary 919-467-2320 • www.cafecapistrano.com
Catering By Design 132 Kilmayne Drive, Cary 919-481-0883 • www.catering-by-design.com
Chick-fil-A at Stone Creek Village 1000 Valleystone Drive, Cary 919-465-0699 • www.chickfila.com
Daniel’s Pizza Pasta Café 1430 Highway 55, Apex 919-303-1006 • www.danielson55.net
Danny’s Bar-B-Que 9561 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-468-3995 • www.dannysbarbque.com
Georgina’s Pizzeria 3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-388-3820 • www.georginaspizzeria.com
HoneyBaked Ham Company 423 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919-854-1222 • www.honeybaked.com
Hooters of RDU Airport 1001 Claren Circle, Morrisville 919-469-2900 • www.hooters.com
Manuel Mediterranean Grill & Pizza 152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-321-8366 • www.manuelrestaurant.com
MEZ Contemporary Mexican 5410 Page Road, Durham 919-941-1630 • www.mezdurham.com
Morrisville Deli 3524 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-380-3767 • www.morrisvilledeli.com
Neomonde Bakery & Deli 10235 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-469-8009 • www.neomonde.com
Nikos Taverna 4075 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-462-1148 • www.nikostavernainc.com
Peppers Market & Sandwich Shop 2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-380-7002 • www.peppersmrkt.com
Randy’s Pizza 4129 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-468-3737 • www.randys-pizza.com
Rita’s Ice 4141 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-463-7881 • www.ritasice.com
Smithfield’s Chicken ’N Bar-B-Q 3578 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919-468-2607 • www.smithfieldschicken.com
Smokey’s BBQ Shack WE ALSO CATER EVENTS
Freshly Made Italian Ice, Cool Misto Shakes, Mouth Watering Gelati, Creamy Frozen Custard, Scrumptious Blendini, and try our newest treat...Ritaccino
MCCRIMMon CoRneRS ShoppInG CenteR 4141 Davis Dr. • Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: 919.463.7881
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96 Cornerstone Drive, Cary 919-302-2710 • www.zpizza.com
10800 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919-469-1724 • www.smokeysshack.com
Sol Azteca 120 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919-465-7320 • www.solaztecanc.com
Triangle Shopping Brightleaf Square 905 W. Main Street, Durham 919-682-9229 • www.historicbrightleaf.com
Brier Creek Commons Highway 70 and Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh www.shopbriercreekcommons.com
Cameron Village 1900 Cameron Street, Raleigh 919-821-1350 • www.shopsofcameronvillage.com
Cary Towne Center 1105 Walnut Street, Cary 919-460-1052 • www.shopcarytownecentermall.com
Crabtree Valley Mall 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 919-787-8993 • www.crabtree-valley-mall.com
Crossroads Plaza 213 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919-233-8087 • www.shopcrossroadsplaza.com
Grace Park 1101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919-256-3375 • www.graceparknc.com
Morrisville Outlet Mall 1001 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville 919-380-9459 • www.morrisvilleoutletmall.com
North Hills/The Lassiter I-440 and Six Forks Road, Raleigh 919-881-1146 • www.northhillsraleigh.com
The Streets at Southpoint 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham 919-572-8808 • www.streetsatsouthpoint.com
Triangle Town Center 5959 Triangle Town Boulevard, Raleigh 919-792-2020 • www.triangletowncenter.com
SE C T I ON 1 2 Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Seeing the Sights Take a Tour of Morrisville and Wake County
2 E. South Street, Raleigh 919-831-6060 • www.progressenergycenter.org
The Progress Energy Center is “the Triangle’s leading multi-venue entertainment complex.” The center hosts a number of renowned performance groups, including Broadway Series South, Carolina Ballet, North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh Theatre in the Park, and PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music.
RBC Center
Museums African American Cultural Complex 119 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh 919-231-0625 • www.aaccmuseum.com
The African American Cultural Complex has a mission to “make people aware of contributions by African Americans to North Carolina and America through structured educational programs.” There’s a unique collection of artifacts, documents, and displays.
Marbles Kids Museum/IMAX® Theatre 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh 919-834-4040 • www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences.
North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 919-839-6262 • www.ncartmuseum.org
Visitors can explore 5,000 years of artistic heritage, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the latest in contemporary art. The museum includes internationally renowned Baroque and Renaissance holdings as well as collections of American, African, Oceanic, New World, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, 20th-century, and Jewish ceremonial art.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh 919-733-7450 • www.naturalsciences.org
Through four floors of exhibits, the Southeast’s largest natural history museum offers exciting displays, such as Willo, the world’s only dinosaur with a fossilized heart. Patrons can also view an acrocanthosaurus skeleton and a re-creation of five North Carolina habitats, complete with live animals and a 20-foot waterfall.
North Carolina Railroad Museum 5121 Daisey Street, New Hill 919-362-5416 • www.nhvry.org
At the North Carolina Railroad Museum, visitors can view a self-guided collection of train equipment, including a Vulcan Tank Steam Locomotive that volunteers have been restoring since it was acquired in 1999. The New Hope Valley Railway at the North Carolina Railroad Museum offers one-hour train ride days in season from May to December.
Raleigh City Museum 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh 919-832-3775 • www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Housed in the historic Briggs Building, the Raleigh City Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of North Carolina’s capital city.
Performing Arts and Entertainment Durham Performing Arts Center The American Tobacco District 123 Vivian Street, Durham 919-688-3722 • www.dpacnc.com
The Durham Performing Arts Center is a 2,800-seat theater located in downtown Durham’s American Tobacco District. The theater is home to Broadway Carolina, an authentic Broadway experience direct from New York, and also features top comedy shows, concerts, and performances. This spectacular cultural landmark will draw audiences to more than 100 shows each year with convenient access off I-40, I-540, and I-85.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh 919-807-7900 • www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
The North Carolina Museum of History, founded in 1902, provides an exciting place to explore North Carolina history. The museum is also home to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, which features audio, video, and interactive biographies, along with unique sports artifacts.
1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh 919-861-2300 • www.rbccenter.com
The RBC Center is “the premier source of entertainment in the Southeast.” The center is home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and North Carolina State University’s men’s basketball team.
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh 919-831-6400 • www.livenation.com
Walnut Creek has a state-of-the-art bandshell and a CD-quality sound and video system and can seat 20,000 in both lawn and seated areas. Bring a blanket to sit on in the grass, or you can rent a chair for a nominal fee. Most major touring acts that come through the Southeast stop for a gig. The programmers also schedule festivals that feature lesser-known artists on an all-day bill.
Unique Venues Chatham Hill Winery 3500 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Morrisville 919-380-7135 • www.chathamhillwine.com
Established in 1999 as the first winery in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, Chatham Hill offers nine varieties under its label and uses only North Carolina vinifera grapes. The winery offers daily tastings and tours.
City Market 303 Blake Street, Raleigh 919-821-1350 • www.citymarketraleigh.com
This unique, cobblestoned corner of downtown Raleigh is chock-full of bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries.
Fairgrounds Marketplace North Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 919-829-3533
The Fairgrounds Marketplace is an upscale flea market, recognized by Country Living magazine as one of the top markets in the Southeast for home decor. The market offers a large selection of antiques, primitives, collectibles, jewelry, and crafts.
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary 919-462-2052 • www.boothamphitheatre.com
State Farmers Market
Booth Amphitheatre is located among 14 beautiful acres of stately hardwoods and pines next to Symphony Lake. With a capacity for 7,000 people, the amphitheatre can offer patrons a seat on the spacious lawn or on the specially designed crescent deck. The performance season runs April through October and features an eclectic mix of entertainers, including live music and festivals, the N.C. Symphony Summerfest Series, and Movies by Moonlight movie nights.
The State Farmers Market in Raleigh sells more than 300 different items and offers produce for both wholesale buyers and individual consumers. More than 35,000 spaces are rented for the sale of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, Christmas trees, and crafts.
1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh 919-733-7417
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Utilities
get connected
Telephone
BellSouth.........................................888-757-6500 www.bellsouth.com
Electricity
Progress Energy ..............................919-508-5400 ....................................................800-452-2777 www.progress-energy.com
Know Who to Call
Electricity and Natural gas
Duke Energy ....................................800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com
Cable Television
Time Warner Cable ..........................919-595-4892 www.timewarnercable.com/NC/
Natural gas
PSNC Energy ...................................877-776-2429 www.psncenergy.com
Water and Sewer
Town of Cary Public Works Department New service/cancel service/billing ..919-469-4050 Water and sewer emergencies .......919-469-4090 After hours/holidays/weekends .......919-469-4012
Morrisville Town Hall
100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-6200 • 919-481-2907 fax information@ci.morrisville.nc.us www.ci.morrisville.nc.us
emergency..................................................... 911 Budget Department .........................919-463-6174 Business Management.....................919-463-6175 Clerk, Town of Morrisville .................919-463-6151 Community Services ........................919-463-6154 Development Services......................919-463-6980 Fire (non-emergency) .......................919-463-6120 Information Technology Department ..919-463-6155 Inspections Department ...................919-463-6182 Manager, Town of Morrisville ............919-463-6150 Planning & Engineering ....................919-463-6194 Public Works ...................................919-463-7070 Solid Waste Collection......................919-463-7120 Utility Service (Town of Cary) ............919-469-4050
Morrisville Police department
260-C Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Chief of Police Ira W. Jones ..............919-463-1601 Front Desk (for all general inquires) ..919-463-1600 Non-Emergency Communications .....919-829-1911 Crime Stoppers................................919-463-1577 Main Fax .........................................919-380-6717 Investigations Fax ............................919-463-9904 Patrol Squad Fax .............................919-465-2149
Morrisville Fire Administration & Prevention
260-C Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Fire Chief Todd Wright......................919-463-6121 Fire Station #1 100 Morrisville Carpenter Road ......919-463-6120
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Fire Station #2 10632 Chapel Hill Road.................919-463-6140 Fire Station #3 6900 Carpenter Fire Station Road ..919-463-6940
Morrisville Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources
Waste Services
Public Works Department .................919-463-7120 www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/pw/solidwaste.asp Waste Industries (contracted by town) ......................919-596-1363
240 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-7110
Newspapers
Aquatics & Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Parkway ..............919-463-6900 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Drive .................919-463-7100
Cary News (weekly) .........................919-460-2600 www.carynews.com The Herald Sun (daily) ......................919-419-6500 www.heraldsun.com The News & Observer (daily) ............919-829-4500 www.newsobserver.com
greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1505 P.O. Box 1879 Raleigh, NC 27602 919-834-5900 • 800-849-8499 visit@visitraleigh.com • www.visitraleigh.com
Wake County Economic development 800 S. Salisbury Street P.O. Box 2978 Raleigh, NC 27602-7099 919-664-7042 www.raleigh-wake.org
Wake County Public Schools
3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27611 919-850-1600 • www.wcpss.net
United States Postal Service
10520 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560-9998 919-319-6928 • 800-ASK-USPS • www.usps.com
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Morrisville Elected Officials Mayor Jackie Holcombe 919-677-9153 jholcombe@townofmorrisville.org
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Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Martin (At Large)
Our Sponsors
919-462-8182 pmartin@townofmorrisville.org
Council Member Linda Lyons (District 1) 919-469-1992 llyons@townofmorrisville.org Council Member Steve Diehl (District 2) 919-678-8544 sdiehl@townofmorrisville.org
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Nationwide Insurance – John Abram Agency 5
C & T Wok
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Red Polish Nail Bar
Capitol Coffee Systems
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Rita’s
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CareFirst Animal Hospital
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Technical Innovation
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Cary Family YMCA
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Triangle Car Wash
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Xpedx
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Catalent Pharma Solutions
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Council Member Liz Johnson (District 3)
Centurion Construction Company, Inc.
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Daly Seven Hotels
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Dex One
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Council Member Margaret Broadwell (District 4)
Duke Medicine
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Council Member Tom Murry (At Large) 919-468-1213 tmurry@townofmorrisville.org
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