919 Magazine Zone 6 Issue 13

MORRISVILLE | RTP RDU | NW Raleigh | South Durham | North Cary

RTP THE FUTURE OF

Research Triangle Park’s Bold Vision PAGE 26

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How to make morrisville a great place for business Sarah Gaskill Hoping To Build for the Future

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RTP Symbolism: The Berlin Wall At The Frontier

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Are You Ready For Live Music?

Raleigh Brewing Company Provides a Hometown Feel

919 Music Fest Brings Bands to The Triangle PAGE 18

Spring 2015

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Volume 3 | Number 2

What’s Happening in Morrisville and RTP | Is America’s Worst Highway in North Carolina? Page 46

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The American Association of Orthodontics recommends a check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7.

919 | INSIDE

On The Cover

What’s Inside 20

Help the Families of the Fallen Free 919 Music Fest Benefit Features 6 Bands on Main Stage

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LIVE in the District Park West Village Hosts Spring Series Every Thursday Evening

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What is The Frontier?

RTP Takes a Another Big Step To Evolve With the Community

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Berlin Wall Symbolism A 3-ton Fragment of the Famed Cold War Relic Displayed in RTP

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Free Movies in the Park Morrisville Series Features Full-length Movies This Summer

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Honoring First Responders Chamber Luncheon Honors Morriville’s Local Heroes

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Triangle Real Estate Group Locally Owned Firm Provides Technology, Extensive Marketing

Bob Geolas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina. Also: A piece of the Berlin Wall, on display at The Frontier at RTP. Bob Geolas Photo Courtesy of Research Traingle Park

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43 Photographer Catherine Davis

SD Portraits Offers Extensive

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Go. See. Do.

9-15 Community Events 11-12 School Events 12 Extracurricular Activities 12-13 Nightlife 13-14 Community Sports 14 Walks, Runs and Rides 15 RTP Events

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Building for the Future

Sarah Gaskill Hopes to Improve Business Climate in Morrisville

Are You Ready to Rock?

Free 919 Music Fest Features 10 Bands, 2 Stages in North Raleigh

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A Taste of Raleigh

Raleigh Brewing Touts A Hometown Feel Fun Environment and Outstanding Beer

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8 Publisher’s Note 35-36 Snapshots 43 Advertisers Index 43-45 919 Deals 46

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Inspiring Bold Ideas

Research Triangle Park Envisions A Place to Live, Work and Play SPRING 2015

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919 | NOTES Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver Graphic Design Louwra Marais Production Ame Deaton Tika Stuart Marketing Maranda Duff

Exciting Times in the 919 Just look around: So many changes are taking place in our community right now, from new homes and subdivisions adjacent in and around Morrisville and RTP, to new businesses opening and plans for more schools, new shopping centers and a new “downtown” for Research Triangle Park.

You name it; it’s happening right here. The past three years, the 919 Magazine team, Scott and I have witnessed up close the explosion of growth and opportunities in Morrisville, North Cary, Brier Creek, South Durham and the surrounding communities. The Triangle area continues to thrive and it is without a doubt, an exciting time to live, work and play in the 919.

Because we love what we do, it’s only natural that we continue to seek out new adventures, feature business people on the move, explore a new store or restaurant opening in our neighborhood, and give recognition to someone who is making a difference in the community or the local school.

In that same focus, in this issue’s cover story we learn about Bob Geolas, his team at Research Triangle Park and their plans for the future of the RTP. Because of its huge impact on the entire region – and particularly Morrisville, due to its proximity, the piece had been on our radar for more than a year. It’s interesting reading, whether or not you are personally connected to the RTP … and it starts on Page 26.

Coincidentally, we at 919 Magazine also are undergoing a lot of changes. Last year, our goal to relocate our corporate offices turned into an ongoing and exhaustive search as we sought out a particular office space that best fit our needs and our projected growth. We checked out a lot of locations, but never found exactly what we were seeking. Then, in the middle of researching the RTP package for this issue – The Frontier emerged (see Page 30). Suddenly, we found our new headquarters: A beautiful facility that not only meets our needs, but – more importantly – matches our culture of creativity, growth and collaboration. We are extremely happy to be a part of this exciting adventure in RTP. You’ll find a lot more in this issue. Specifically, don’t miss: An insightful profile of Sarah Gaskill, new president of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce and her observations on leading the local business community. It’s on Page 16.

The latest information on the exciting, first-ever 919 Music Fest, beginning on Page 18. We are so excited about this new free all-day event on Sunday, May 31, featuring 10 bands on two stages, food, art – and all for a good cause.

Finally, we want to thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your calls and letters, praise and input. 919 Magazine is your hometown publication. If you would like us to consider a friend or neighbor to be featured in an upcoming issue, or perhaps promote your business in one of our six zones spanning the I-540 corridor, please feel free to reach out anytime at info@919magazine.com.

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SPRING 2015

919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY EVENTS APR 4/11

3rd Annual Spring Fling

Inflatable slide, giveaways, face Painters, bounce houses, more 2-6 pm; free Park West Village, Morrisville www.parkwestvillage.net

5/4

RTP Rotary Club Luther Hodges Ethics Luncheon

11:30 am-1 pm RTP Rotary Club RTP Foundation Headquarters 12 Davis Dr, RTP www.rtprotary.org

5/5

Cinco de Mayo

4/16-6/18

LIVE in The District Music Series

Thursdays: 6 pm-8:30 pm Live music, kids activities, food, drinks and more Park West Village (in front of Stone Theatre) www.parkwestvillage.net

4/24

Evening of Humor & Laughter

Heart-warming recitals 6:30 pm (dinner); 7:30 pm (program) Tickets: $50, $25, $15, $10 Hindu Bhavan Cultural Hall 309 Aviation Pkwy info@hindi.org www.hindi.org

4/25

March for Babies

8:30 am (registration); 10 am (5K) March of Dimes Perimeter Park 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd 919-781-2481 www.marchforbabies.org 919-781-2481

4/28

Weather-ology

1-3 pm Lake Crabtree County Park Beech Shelter 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

MAY

5/7, 21

Senior Bingo

1 pm; age 55-up; $1 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

5/9

Tribute to the Music: Maestro Padmabhushan Ilayaraja Benefiting Anuraag Foundation 7 pm Adurs Entertainment Hindu Bhavan Main Hall 309 Aviation Pkwy www.ncindians.com

5/9

A Multimedia Musical Extravaganza

Benefiting Anuraag Foundation 6-7 pm Tickets: $30, $20, $10 Hindu Bhavan Main Hall 309 Aviation Pkwy www.sulekha.com www.ncindians.com

5/10

Springtime Safari

1-3 pm $3/person, $5/family Lake Crabtree County Park Waterwise Garden 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3355 www.wakegov.com

5/10

Mother’s Day

5/2

5/10

3-4 pm; age K-5 West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com

7-9 pm Lake Crabtree County Park Boat Rental Facility 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

Raleigh Little Theatre Presents ‘Rutherford Wolf’

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Sunset Canoe Trip

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5/28

7:30 am (registration) 9 am (shotgun start) Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Lonnie Poole Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

11:30 am-1 pm $25 fee (Chamber members) $35 fee (non-members) Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr # A 919-463-7150 www.morisvillechamber.org

Atlantic Tire & Service Spring Golf Classic

KNOW Luncheon: Successful Women in Construction

5/16-17

Relay for Life of Cary, Apex and Morrisville

8 am American Cancer Society Davis Drive Park 1610 Davis Dr, Cary 919-334-5218 melissa.forde@cancer.org

5/16

East Meets West Festival

11 am-4 pm Morrisville Innovation Foundation Along Town Hall Drive (in front of fire station: 200 Town Dr) 919-463-7150 www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org

Senior Dominoes Night

6-8 pm Age 55-up; $1 (R), $2 (NR) Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

5/19

Teen Scene: Book Heroes Trivia

6:30-7:30 pm; 6-10 Graders West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com

5/20

Crabtree Casters

6:30-8 pm Lake Crabtree County Park Boat Rental Docks 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

5/25

Memorial Day

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4-9 pm; free Town of Morrisville 1050 Town Hall Drive 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

6/6

Birding with Vernon

8:30-10 am Lake Crabtree County Park Waterwise Garden 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

6/6

5/28

Morrisville Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6

6:30 pm (activities) 8:30 pm (movie) Town of Morrisville Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

5/28, 6/25

Coffee & Connections Networking Event

5/18, 6/29

6/6

Morrisville Spring Fest

7:20-8:30 am Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Drive, Ste A 919-463-7155 nheine@morrisvillechamber.org www.morrisvillechamber.org

5/30

Save the Day 5K

Benefiting National Inclusion Project Includes 1 mile Fun Run, Block Party with live music, Kids’ Zone, prizes 9 am The Frontier 800 Park Office Dr, RTP www.inclusionproject.org

5/31

The Blood Draw for LAB

8-11 am Triangle Area Hindu Temples & Triangle Indian-American Physicians Society 309 Aviation Pkwy www.tahts.org

6/8

First Responders Thank You Lunch

11:30 am-1 pm Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Park West Village (Stone Theatre) 3400 Village Market Pl 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

6/12

Morrisville Movies in the Park: Paddington

6:30 pm (activities) 8:30 pm (movie) Town of Morrisville Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

6/14

Flag Day

6/14

The Melodious Percussion Trio: Jaltarang, Tabla, and Djembe

Family Fun Day

JUN

Open Arts Powerful Princess Summer Camp

5 pm Hindu Society of North Carolina Temple 309 Aviation Pkwy 919 - 481-2574 (Temple) 919-466-0414 (Cultural Hall) www.hsnconline.org www.ncindians.com

6/4, 18

Senior Bingo

1 pm; age 55-up; $1 fee Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

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1-4 pm Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org

6/15-16

9:30 am-12 pm $175 fee; age 3-6 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr 919-651-0447 openartsnc@gmail.com www.openartsnc.com

SPRING 2015

919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 6/17

Craft It: “Stained Glass” Votive Candleholders 10-11:30 am West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com

6/20

Pollinator Festival

10 am-3 pm Lake Crabtree County Park, Beech Shelter 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

6/20

Health Fair

Free health check-up, blood drive 9 am-1 pm Triangle Area Hindu Temples and Triangle Indian-American Physicians Society Hindu Society of NC 309 Aviation Pkwy www.tahts.org

6/20

3rd Annual Climb Out of the Darkness

Benefiting Postpartum Progress & Raleigh’s Postpartum Education and Support 9 am-12 pm Lower Bluebird Box Trail, RTP 5101 Davis Drive, RTP www.crowdrise.com/COTDRaleigh2015

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6/20

TAHT Health Fair 2015

9 am-1 pm; $10 donation Triangle Area Hindu Temples & Triangle Indian-American Physicians Society 309 Aviation Pkwy www.tahts.org

SCHOOL EVENTS APR

4/24

Spring Fling

5:30-7:30 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com

4/26

Morrisville Stampede 5K Benefiting MES 2-3 pm Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Parkway 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org

4/29

Free Speech and Debate Showcase

7 pm Research Triangle High 10 Park Dr, Durham 919-998-6757 www.researchtrianglehighschool.org

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MAY

5/2

‘The Great Gatsby’ Junior Prom 7-10:30 pm Research Triangle High Goels Plaza 117 International Dr 919-998-6757 www.researchtrianglehighschool.org

5/7

8th Grade Dance

7-9 pm East Cary Middle 1111 SE Maynard Rd 919-466-4377 www.ecmspta.com

5/12-13

Cedar Fork Science Fair 5:30-6:30 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com

5/16

‘Fire + Ice’ Prom

7 pm Green Hope High Goels Plaza 117 International Dr 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net

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‘Under the Stars’ Prom

8-12 pm Panther Creek High Embassy Suites Cary 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

JUN 6/1

Senior Awards Day

8 am Green Hope High 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net

6/2

Award Celebration

12:30-2 pm East Cary Middle 1111 SE Maynard Rd 919-466-4377 www.ecmspta.com

6/5

8th Grade Awards

9 am Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 millsparkms.wcpss.net

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6/5

8th Grade Dance

7-9 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 millsparkms.wcpss.net

6/6

Green Hope High Graduation 8 am Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net

6/7

Panther Creek High Graduation

4 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

6/8

8th Grade Farewell Picnic 1 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 millsparkms.wcpss.net

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6/26

Career Day

1:20-2:40 pm Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Parkway 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS 4/11-12

Nuv Yug India Fest

11 am-10 pm Sat 11 am-7 pm Sun Dorton Arena NC State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Rd 919-578-8444 www.indiafestusa.net

4/11

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle 9-10:30 am; 10:45 am-12:15 pm; 12:30- 2 pm; 2:15-3:45 pm The Alley 2512 Hillsborough St, Raleigh Village Lanes 330 N Hardee St, Durham www.bbbstriangle.org

SPRING 2015

919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES APR/JUN

5/15-17

5/31

12-10 pm Fri 9 am- 10 pm Sat 9 am- 8 pm Sun North Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh 919-839-4545 www.gottobencfestival.com

Benefit for the 200 Club of Wake County (assisting families of lost first responders) Live music on two stages; vendors, food, beer/wine garden; kids zone and more 11 am-7 pm; free admission Glenwood Ave, adjacent to Sir Walter Chevrolet www.919musicfest.com

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2015 Got to Be NC Festival

5/16

Tour D’Coop

TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-651-9083 www.traliirishpub.com

Raleigh Brewing Company

Live Music: Check website Brewery Tours: 3 pm, 1st & 2nd Sat; Tap Room open daily, 12 pm 3709 Neil St, Raleigh 919-400-9086 www.raleighbrewingcompany.com

Oh’ Mulligans Sports Pub Grill

Annual Tour of Chicken Coops in Raleigh, benefitting Urban Ministries of Wake County 10 am- 4 pm Various Raleigh locations info@tourdcoop.com www.tourdcoop.com

Texas Hold ‘em, 7 pm Thu, Sat 100 Jerusalem Dr 919-465-1900 www.ohmulligans.com

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Mon, Wed: Trivia 4101 Grace Park Dr 919-460-1297 www.buffalowingsandrings.com

5/21

Dine 4 Autism

Benefit for Triangle Families Affected by Autism All-day event Autism Society of North Carolina www.dine4autism.com

NIGHTLIFE

4/16-6/18

REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS 6/15-16

COMMUNITY SPORTS

LIVE in The District Music Series

Thursdays: 6 pm-8:30 pm Live music, kids activities, food, drinks and more Park West Village (in front of Stone Theatre) Morrisville www.parkwestvillage.net

Open Arts Powerful Princess Summer Camp 9:30 am-12 pm $175 fee; age 3-6 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr 919-651-0447 openartsnc@gmail.com www.openartsnc.com

Celebrate the Triangle’s diversity at the East Meets West Festival in downtown Morrisville. This festival brings together entertainment and food from around the world and around the corner.

food, fun & performances saturday

may 16

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Stage Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TOWN HALL DRIVE Morrisville (In Front of Fire Station)

919 Magazine Atlantic Tire & Serivce Campbell University, RTP Coastal Federal Credit Union

www.EastMeetsWestMorrisville.org

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4/26

6-9 pm; $100 fee Morrisville Parks and Rec 240 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

Benefiting MES 2-3 pm Morrisville Elementary, 1519 Morrisville Parkway 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org

Networks Basketball Camp

6/20-7/25

Youth and Adult Tennis Programs by RDU Tennis

$60 fee (Sat weekly clinic) 9:30-10:30 am (Adults) 10:30-11:30 am (Grade K-3) 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Grade 4-8) Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org www.rdutennis.net

6/15-24, 6/29-7/9

Swim Lessons

Various times $61 fee (R), $82 fee (NR) Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org

APR/MAY

Friday Night Baseball Boost

Skills clinics every Friday Sessions: 6-6:55 pm; 7:05-8 pm 1 mon fee: $75 Class drop in: $20 Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

JUN/AUG

Camp Ranoca West (Youth) Various dates, times $135 fee William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave 919-996-2117 www.ncparks.gov

WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF APR

4/18

2015 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead 8 am (registration); 9:45 am Walk/Run $20 fee (under 13 yrs) $35 fee (65+ yrs) $40 fee (13-64 yrs) 919-852-2268 www.umsteadcoalition.org

4/19

Walk to End Lupus Now

3 pm NC State Centennial Campus 851 Main Campus Dr www.walktoendlupus.kintera.org/Raleigh

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Morrisville Stampede 5K

4/26

Second Empire 5K Classic

Benefiting Trinity Academy of Raleigh 2 pm: Kid’s Dash, $5 2:10 pm: Mile Run, $15 by April 6 2:30 pm: 5K, $25 by April 6 Trinity Academy of Raleigh 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.secondempireraceraleigh.com

5/16-17

Relay for Life of Cary, Apex and Morrisville

8 am American Cancer Society Davis Drive Park 1610 Davis Dr 919-334-5218 melissa.forde@cancer.org

5/30

Save the Day 5K

Benefiting National Inclusion Project Includes 1 mile Fun Run, Block Party with live music, Kids’ Zone, prizes 9 am The Frontier 800 Park Office Dr, RTP www.inclusionproject.org

MAY

JUN

Kids Helping Kids Walk & Festival

Kids at Heart Fun Run 5K

5/3

Benefiting the BryceMartinFoundation.org Full lake walk, bounce house, sensory stations, auction, more $10 per child; $20 per adult Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd www.BryceMartinFoundation.org

5/11

3rd Annual Chip 4 Charity Golf Tournament

Benefiting the Lighthouse Foundation 8 am registration; 9:30 am shotgun start $150 fee Hasentree Country Club 1200 Keith Rd 919-306-1031 RHeroux@LFWakeCounty.org www.LFWakeCounty.org

5/13

Atlantic Tire & Service Spring Golf Classic

7:30 am (registration) 9 am (shotgun start) Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Lonnie Poole Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org/

5/16

Run for Peace/Walk for Wellness 5K

8 am (5K), 9:15 am (Fun Run) $25 by 5/13; $30 afterwards St. Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.org

5/16

Minuteman Muster

Benefitting NC National Guard Assoc. Educational Foundation 5K Run/Walk, 8K Run: 10 am Public Open House: 8 am-2 pm NC National Guard Military Center 1636 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh www.minutemanmuster.org www.919Magazine.com

6/6

Benefiting Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities 9 am (5K); $25 (adult), $15 (12-under) Dorthea Dix Park Umstead Drive, Raleigh www.active.com

6/7

Splash & Dash Duathlon

Benefiting family fitness in Cary 8 am (staggered race start) Cary Family YMCA and Fred G. Bond Metro Park 101 YMCA Dr, Cary www.runsignup.com

6/21

Father’s Day 5K

Benefiting Make a Wish Foundation 8:30 am (Fun Run), 9 am (5K) $25 5K fee, $15 Fun Run fee Maggianos 5K at the Streets of Southpoint 8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham www.runsignup.com

6/27

Night Ride Triathlon

Benefiting Fit & Able activities $60/person, $90/team (until 6/12) $65/person, $95/team (until 6/26) $75/person, $105/team (race day) 10 pm Triangle Aquatic Center & Cary Towne Center 275 Convention Dr, Cary fitandablecoach@gmail.com www.fitandable.net

7/25

Run with Heart 5K

Benefiting Remnant Outreach Centers of Kindness, Inc 7:45 am (5K) 9 am (Kid’s Fun Run) $25 (w/shirt), $20 (no shirt) Cedar Fork Community Center 1050B Town Hall Dr www.runwithheart.org SPRING 2015

919 | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES RTP EVENTS 4/2-6/25

Happy Hour

4:30-6:30 pm; Thursdays The Frontier 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/3-6/26

Food Truck Rodeo

11:30 am-1:30 pm; Fridays The Frontier 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/20-6/29

RTP Fit Presents: Free Fitness Classes

4:45 pm Mondays (cardio) 11:30 am Wednesdays (yoga) The Frontier 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/21

5/6-7/1

10:30 am Environment Protection Administration, RTP Campus 109 TW Alexander Dr 919-541-7717 www.epa.gov

9 am; Wednesdays RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

Science Day

4/24

RTP STEM Expo

10 am-2 pm US2020 RTP The Frontier 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

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11:30 am-1 pm RTP Rotary Club RTP Foundation Headquarters 12 Davis Dr, RTP www.rtprotary.org

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Building for the Future New Chamber of Commerce President Wants Morrisville to be a Great Place to Do Business

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE

919 Magazine Writer

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arah Gaskill has many passions – and topping her list is helping businesses succeed and assisting in community development.

As the new president of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, she’s in a critical position to push that agenda. “My new position will give me the opportunity to do the very things I am passionate about,” said Gaskill, noting the Chamber’s contract to assist the Town of Morrisville with economic development. “I’ll be working on making sure Morrisville is a great place to do business.”

Previously leading the Small Business and Member Services department at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Gaskill replaces Carlotta Ungaro – who left in January to accept a position in Georgia.

Gaskill, a North Carolinian who grew up in Virginia, said the Chamber’s shortterm goal is to increase membership. “By doing so, this will allow us to grow the business of the Chamber and, as a result, provide better services to our business community,” she said. “Long term, membership growth is a goal as well – but there are also some long-term projects from an economic development perspective.

Morrisville is prime for growth because geographically there is a lot going on and the community has a lot going for it.”

A graduate of William Peace University in Raleigh, Gaskill currently resides in

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She’s a long-time volunteer with Raleigh CROP Hunger Walk, and spends time as an alumni mentor to current students at Peace. She’s also an avid traveler, drawing inspiration from different cultures. “Every time you encounter someone who is different from you, you learn something new and it changes your life,” she said.

For now, though, the big change in Gaskill’s life has to do with the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, which celebrates 25 years serving the community at a

I’ll be working on making sure Morrisville is a great place to do business.

SARAH GASKILL,

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“I am excited to get to know the Chamber staff and work with them – and see what we are able to accomplish together,” she noted about her new position.

“I think making sure that each business in general has a voice is very important and I take this very seriously. I want to make certain that we are that business advocate that people look for the Chamber of Commerce to be.”

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New 919 Music Fest Event Benefits First Responders’ Families Don’t Miss Huge Live Music Happening in North Raleigh

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

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he impetus behind the 200 Club of Wake County came from Richard and Patricia Hale, the parents of a Raleigh Police Department officer killed in the line of duty in July 1997.

“That same year North Carolina tragically lost seven public safety officers killed in the line of duty – two of whom were from Wake County,” said Barry K. Long, president of the organization, formed in June 2000 with the mission to provide immediate funds to the surviving spouse and children of public safety officers who lose their life in the line of duty, the 200 Club of Wake County. “There was a tremendous outpouring of concern for the lives lost and many people expressed a desire to do something to show their support for the families. The 200 Club provides the community with that opportunity.”

While the first goal and purpose of The 200 Club of Wake County is to provide immediate financial support to the spouse and children after a public safety officer dies in the line of duty, Long said the group’s mission has expanded to also provide tuition assistance to surviving children and spouses. “In addition, scholarships are given through the Wake Tech Public Safety program to Wake County law enforcement officers who wish to continue their education or pursue training that is not Barry K. Long, President of the 200 Club of Wake County funded by their department,” he said. “Most recently we have begun supporting the North Carolina Fest in North Raleigh.

Law Enforcement Assistance Program The 919 Music Fest is a Sponsored by Sir Walter (NCLEAP), whose mission is to respond to the actual needs of law enforcement great opportunity for the Chevrolet, the new all-day live music event is presented by 919 Magazine officers, first responders, their families public to come together and planned for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and civilian staff.” The work of NCLEAP is focused on turning vulnerability into for a fun, family-friendly on Sunday, May 31, at an open area just off Glenwood Avenue in North strength through education, training, peer day to honor our first Raleigh. The 919 Music Fest is support, and pastoral care. open to the public and includes live Now, local residents and businesses responders. entertainment throughout the day can provide additional assistance to the BARRY K. LONG, on two stages, hot cars on display, non-profit 200 Club of Wake County by The 200 Club of Wake County local vendor booths, food trucks and participating in the upcoming 919 Music

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tents, a beer garden, promises to be a wonderful day for the entire family,” said Suzy Beth Sarver, publisher of 919 Magazine. “And we’re very thankful to Sir Walter Chevrolet for their support – and, of course, appreciate the involvement of the bands to help raise money for a wonderful organization – The 200 Club of Wake County – that provides financial support for those families that have lost a family member in the line of duty.”

Confirmed performers at the event include Idlewild South (Allman Brothers cover band), Four Founders, Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones cover band), Penni & the Squirrel, the Swang Brothers, and Night Shift.

Organizers seek additional volunteers to support the effort – and vendor registration is now under way. Additional sponsorships also are available to local businesses. “This a great opportunity for local residents and businesses to take part in a new fun event and support a very worthy cause in our community,” Sarver said.

Primary sponsor Sir Walter Chevrolet is a new Chevy and used vehicle dealership located at 8501 Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh. With a new state-of-the-art facility and 86 years of local experience, Sir Walter Chevrolet provides a comfortable customer experience and complete satisfaction when seeking a new vehicle or quality service and repair. In addition to

sponsoring the 919 Music Fest, Sir Walter Chevrolet each year supports a variety of local charities, schools, youth sports, and local military foundations. More information is available at www.sirwalter.com.

“The 919 Music Fest is a great opportunity for the public to come together for a fun, family-friendly day to honor our first responders,” said Long, noting that more information is available on The 200 Club of Wake County at www.200clubwakecounty.org and www.facebook.com/919 Music Festival.

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Free Live Music in North Raleigh

Two Stages, Kids Zone, Food, Vendors Beer Garden and More at May 31 Event 919 Music Fest – the new free all-day live music benefit event in North Raleigh on Sunday, May 31 – features 10 performances on two stages, food trucks and tents, local vendor booths, a beer garden, a kids zone and much more.

Proceeds of the event, presented by 919 Magazine and sponsored by Sir Walter Chevrolet, will benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, which provides financial support to the local families of police officers, deputies, firefighters and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty.

Main stage bands scheduled to perform between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. are profiled below:

They love playing anywhere people want to hear and enjoy great classic and contemporary live music. “In the sea of local cover bands, Night Shift really stands out far above the rest,” said Dori Staehle of Next Stage Entertainment. “I have yet to see such a high level of musicianship combined with killer harmonies.

This band is extremely tight, very professional, and very polished.

If you haven’t checked them out yet, you better get with the program. These guys (and gal) are the real deal!”

GIMME SHELTER IDLEWILD SOUTH An Allman Brothers Band Tribute, Idlewild South was co-founded by keyboardist and vocalist Don Eason, a veteran musician whose initial influence of The Allman Brothers Band’s live performance goes back to his first concert experience of the band on Easter weekend 1970, at The Winter’s End Concert in Bithlo, FL. A duo of drummers – including co-founder Robert Kintner and John Flowers – provides the foundation with bassist Tim Smith rounding out the rhythm section. Slide guitarist Dave George and lead guitarist/vocalist Pete Waggoner bring forth the dual guitar harmonies and searing guitar leads that Duane Allman and Dickie Betts pioneered in the late 1960s.

The band’s set lists are different at every performance, largely drawing from The Allman Brothers Bands albums recorded between 1969 and 1974 (a few select songs from albums released between 1989 and 2000 are also included).

This is the dual life of the five guys in the band Gimme Shelter.

By day, they are average everyday guys working as engineers, project managers, and technical recruiters. On the weekends they take the form of Mick, Keith, Ronnie, Bill and Charlie as they play the music of The Rolling Stones.

Formed in 2012, Gimme Shelter has played all around the Triangle and beyond. With Paul Baldasare as their dynamic singer, there’s no limit to the breadth of Rolling Stones songs that the band can play.

NIGHT SHIFT A six-piece band whose members have known each other and have made music together for over 10 years, Night Shift has appeared at the Regency Amphitheater, Raleigh Convention Center, the Red Hat Amphitheater, and at local pubs, concerts, benefits, and corporate parties.

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The dual guitar work from Eric Sanders and Mike Miller delivers all the signature Stones riffs, and much more. With Shannon Burgess on bass and Chris Kennedy on drums, the solid rhythm section keeps the groove going as the band plays the wide variety of the Stones catalog, covering everything from rock, blues, country, R&B, and disco.

The band recently expanded its repertoire to include songs from other artists, but stay true to their roots. Songs from Black Crowes, Faces, Rod Stewart, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, and Eric Clapton all remain close to the core of the Gimme Shelter sound that’s anchored by the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” – The Rolling Stones.

The band can turn on a dime, playing an all-out rockabilly rave-up one moment, then downshifting into a country ballad the next, followed by a burning instrumental number.

PENNI & THE SQUIRREL

FOUR FOUNDERS Four Founders is a sensible mix of modern blues and the swampy southern rock feel that mainstream music has been missing for decades.

Whiskey Days, the group’s debut EP, crossed genres between blues, rock, and country to create a unique and organic compilation that any listener can enjoy.

The Raleigh-based group formed in 2014 and is gaining momentum in North Carolina after a successful debut year filled with notable performances at Midtown Park Amphitheater (attendance of 3,000+), Park West Village, and Downtown Raleigh’s Fourth of July Celebration (5,000+).

Front man Garland Mason leads the group with strong vocals and a wide range – a perfect complement to the musical talent of David Healy (lead guitar), Chris Ruggero (bass guitar), Evan Bost (keyboards), and Sean Steigerwald (percussion).

SWANG BROTHERS Featuring the talented trio of FJ Ventre (upright bass/vocals), David Quick (acoustic guitar/vocals), and Eric Peterson (electric guitar), the Swang Brothers play American music from the 50s and 60s – combining a heady mix of traditional country, rockabilly, pop, and blues.

The three-piece outfit of thumping upright bass, driving acoustic guitar and twanging electric guitar covers a diverse array of artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Englebert Humperdinck, Gene Vincent, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins, and many others, while mixing in some choice original tunes to round it all out.

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Penni & the Squirrel is an acoustic duo covering modern and classic rock, country, Americana and folk.

They also write and perform original music – and have a wide range of influences, including classical, jazz, The Civil Wars, Shovels and Rope, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, Audioslave, Alice and Chains, Sara Bareilles, and Tom Petty (just to name a few).

Stephanie Connor grew up in the small town of Pisgah Forest, NC. Her first experience singing on stage was at age five with her mother playing piano and her grandfather playing guitar. She has been singing ever since. After studying opera and singing jazz in Chicago for six years, Stephanie moved to Raleigh to teach private music lessons at an elementary school in Wake County.

After stints with other bands, she has been singing exclusively with Penni & the Squirrel for the past two years and is looking forward to what the future will bring for this musical project.

Donnie Sasser grew up with strong musical influences as well.

His mother sang in a country/rock band when he was a boy and he fell in love with music at an early age (including playing drums with her). After high school, he toured with a rock band before joining the popular local band, the Amazing Lounge Lizards, for 15 years. More recently, he was with the band Steelwater before the current acoustic project was born.

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Park West Village Live Music Series Every Thursday E

very Thursday night through June 18, music fans can bring their blankets and lawn chairs to Park West Village’s LIVE in The District Music Series.

The free event – which includes vendor booths – is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week, and takes place Enthusiastic in the new outdoor venue in front of Stone Theatreparticipants Park West 14. at a recent LIVE in the Food and drinks are available for purchase, with District music proceeds benefitting local charities. And special series event activities, such as face painting and balloon artists, at Park West are planned for the kids.

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A Taste of Raleigh

Raleigh Brewing Company Touts A Hometown Feel, Fun Environment – and Outstanding Beer

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n addition to creating amazing, tasty locally brewed beers, back to the community, serving on the Hillsborough Business Raleigh Brewing Company brings a hometown feel to the area’s Improvement District board, working with the Raleigh Little brewing industry – and is committed to giving back to the Theater, and raising money for the MS Foundation. community.

Actually, Raleigh Brewing Company is more than just a local “Raleigh Brewing Company Taproom gives visitors a place to brewery and taproom. enjoy a few beers while kicking back and enjoying the company Nystedt chose to partner with John Federal, a home brewer of their friends or family,” said Kristie Nystedt, who opened the resource, in order to create two businesses simultaneously. brewery in 2013. “The taproom is open seven days a week at 12 “Atlantic Brew Supply was created to be a national competitor in noon and is both a great air conditioned and heated space. So, the e-commerce homebrew supply division and within that brings no matter the weather outside, our taproom is comfortable inside.” the largest homebrew supply store to the southeast with extensive Located at 3709 Neil St. in Raleigh, inventory and nationally competitive price the brewery neighbors PNC Arena, points,” said Nystedt, adding that ABS the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Commercial also was created -- providing Meredith College and NC State University commercial brewers with all their stainless – and offers a wide variety of craft brews, steel tank and keg needs, as well as any such as Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter, Hell fill in grain, yeast and hops orders.

Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden, House of Clay The homebrew store attached to Rye IPA and many more. the main brewery – the largest in the “My personal favorite is the Belgian Southeast U.S. – provides knowledgeable Golden because I’m the ‘ma’am’ in the service to patrons, while offering Hell Yes Ma’am!” said Nystedt, who educational classes on brewing and beer brings her passion for craft beer – with at competitive prices. A large inventory of a woman’s touch (she’s the first female winemaking supplies also is available.

KRISTIE NYSTEDT, brewery owner in North Carolina) – to the But it’s the brewery, the beer and Raleigh Brewing Company industry. Nystedt is also involved in giving the dog-friendly taproom that gets most

Raleigh Brewing Company Taproom gives visitors a place to enjoy a few beers while kicking back and enjoying the company of their friends or family.

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Raleigh Brewing Company Craft Beer Summary *

Blatherskite Scottish Ale Blatherskite is Scottish for foolish talk, and in a political town like Raleigh, there’s plenty of that to go around. This rich Scotch ale boasts caramel, honey, and toffee along with a full, sweet mouthfeel. It finishes nice and clean thanks to low hopping rates and a strikingly versatile house yeast. A few of these malty brews and you’ll be blatherskiting with the best of them. 5.3% ABV.

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attention. “We host lots of events inside our taproom, as well as on our outdoor patio with several picnic tables. Food trucks are on site five days a week (every day except Sunday and Monday). And we have board games, darts, corn hole, playing cards and more for you to enjoy while drinking a cold draft,” said Nystedt. “Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose which beer is right for you during your visit.”

And now – due to the exploding popularity of its beers, Raleigh Brewing Company is now canning Hell Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden Strong, House of Clay Rye IPA, Moravian Rhapsody Czech Pilsener and Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter. Two seasonal beers will be canned as well upon their respective release dates: First Squeeze Blood Orange Wheat Beer (spring/summer) and The Miller’s Toll Imperial Oatmeal Stout (winter).

According to Nystedt, Raleigh Brewing Company strives to embrace the wonderful City of Oaks community. “Raleigh Brewing Company is a unique and favorite spot for Raleigh folks, both young and old alike,” she said. “We offer a unique experience, including murals of the Raleigh city skyline, and comfortable seating to enjoy your company.”

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We’re a little rebel and rough house: A city that’s a healthy heaping of Southern grit topped with a touch of Southern charm. Hell Yes Ma’am is a tribute to Raleigh in the form of a fruity, spicy, pleasantly warming and dangerously drinkable Belgian Golden. Brewed using premium Belgian Pilsner malt, organic cane sugar, noble hops, and a magnificently complex Belgian yeast that gives it a dry, kick-tail complexity. This beauty rings in at 9.2% ABV.

Hidden Pipe Coffee Porter Great cities have great legends; here’s one of Raleigh’s: At the Civil War’s end, Thomas Briggs hid his money from Union troops by stuffing it into pipes, which he buried underground. He later uncovered his riches and built a thriving hardware store in downtown Raleigh.

Now, RBC patrons can unearth a treasure trove of aromatics and flavors, including cocoa, creamed coffee, espresso, molasses, and a hint of blackberries. It’s all balanced by a moderately high bitterness. 6.5% ABV.

House of Clay Rye IPA Our tribute to the original buildings of Raleigh’s own Shaw University, built with red clay bricks that students made by hand. Our handcrafted House of Clay IPA is as robust as they come: Four different hops are front and center with the rye bringing it all home in a clean, slightly spicy finish. Dry hopped for five days for a nice hoppy nose. 7.5% ABV.

Moravian Rhapsody Czech Pilsner Crisp, hoppy and refreshing, our Pilsner is brewed with traditional Pilsner malt, Saaz hops, and German Lager yeast. Clean bitterness is balanced by sharp graininess and a crisp finish. This lager is an excellent selection for those just getting into craft beer.

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Citrus is the name of the game with this effervescent American Wheat beer. Two pounds of blood orange peels are added to every batch for a refreshing blast of orange character. Makes for a great drink during the hot North Carolina summer (available April-August). 6% ABV

Dear Ol’ Dixie Pale Ale Specially brewed for the International Bluegrass Music Awards, held annually in Raleigh. Expect a huge blast of hoppiness with notes of tangerines, mangoes, peaches, and sweet pine. This beer’s bitterness lingers into the finish.

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Inspiring The Future Research Triangle Park Envisions a Place To Live, Work, Play … And to … Collaborate

It’s a well-known place to work for thousands of residents in the 919. Others – who might rarely venture into the sprawling 7,000-acre campus that straddles the Wake and Durham county lines – may be less familiar with the specifics of the state’s most renowned economic engine: Research Triangle Park. Led by Bob Geolas, President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the RTP is home to more than 200 companies – both large and small, established and start-up. Products and patents generated at RTP companies over the years have had a huge impact on our lives and our local economy. In this issue of 919 Magazine, we take a closer look at the RTP, its history, how it operates, and what the future holds. Our interview is with RTP Vice President for Business Development Mason Ailstock.

A Conversation with Mason Ailstock, Research Triangle Foundation Vice President of Business Development: Officially, what is Research Triangle Park?

The concept for Research Triangle Park was hatched in the 1950s by leaders in business, university-level education and government. At the time, North Carolina’s economy was centered on farming and textiles, and those industries were starting to go under. These leaders knew that our universities were producing smart graduates, but that all these smart workers were leaving North Carolina to find meaningful employment. RTP was created as a way to recruit companies to locate in the area, so we could keep all those bright minds within the state. By 1959, the land to make The Research Triangle Park a reality had been purchased, and RTP was officially open for business.

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The Park is managed by the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, which is a private nonprofit with a very public mission of serving, supporting education, creating meaningful work and jobs through economic development and lifting up the people in the state of North Carolina. This is our three-part mission statement that we are founded on and what we base all of our decision making on for what we do in the foundation and The Park.

How did the effort begin to launch RTP begin?

There were a handful of men and women that worked in business, government and education that were key to the founding of RTP: Gov. Luther H. Hodges, banker Archie K. Davis, construction company owner Romeo Guest, and Elizabeth Aycock. There are a host of others, but those were some of the key players. These leaders came together and saw that North Carolina was 49th out of

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In 1960, RTP attracted its first company – Chemstrand – the inventor of AstroTurf.

Mason Ailstock, Vice President of Business Development at the Research Triangle Foundation

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the 50 states in gross domestic product and over 40 percent of the population was below the poverty line. Collectively, they raised the money to buy the 7,000 acres that is the Research Triangle Park – from people across the state, including truck drivers, banks, etc. This was very much a public, people of North Carolina-type of fundraising effort to buy this land and create a brighter future.

What does RTP mean to the local economy today?

With more than 200 companies in the RTP and approximately 50,000 employees going to work every day, there’s a huge local impact. But, perhaps even more interesting: Most of the companies in RTP are global, with multiple locations in North Carolina; therefore, while their homes are in

Research Triangle Park History Timeline JAN 1959 After years of planning and strategy, the Research Triangle Park Foundation was formed to manage RTP. OCT 1959 Chemstrand Research Center Inc., which would become part of Monsanto and associated with Astroturf, is the first company to purchase property (100 acres) within the Research Triangle Park.

LATE 1975 Triangle Universities Centers for Advanced Studies, Inc (TUCASI) is created and later granted 120 acres in RTP so the three founding universities could have a campus within RTP to collaborate.

AUG 1965 IBM purchases just over 369 acres of land to build a 600,000 sq. ft. research facility – which provided worldwide attention to RTP. NOV 2012 A new master plan for RTP is unveiled – promising density, residential spaces, and urban amenities such as retail, restaurants and coffee shops.

FEB 2014 RTP Purchase of 100 acres of land along I-40, called Park Center. This land will be the site of the research park’s first redevelopment in it’s 55-year history.

JAN 2015 RTP launches The Frontier, an open innovation concept at Park Center – the first iteration of RTP’s redevelopment effort.

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RTP, their financial, economic, and quality of life impacts are across the state and around the world.

Many patents and inventions have come from out of RTP, from the barcode to the 3D ultrasound, to cancer drugs and other medications and treatments.

What was the first company to locate in the RTP? Chemstrand – involved in the invention of Astroturf, and later a subsidiary of Monsanto – was the first company to purchase property in the Research Triangle Park back in 1959. RTP stakeholders, including faculty from UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke and NC State, flew to Decatur, AL, to meet company representatives. This show of collaboration sealed the deal for executives, and Chemstrand purchased 100 acres of property in October 1959. They started construction a few days later and the building was dedicated in February 1961.

What are some of the largest operations in the RTP? Cisco Systems, RTI International, GlaxoSmithKline, BASF Corporation, Fidelity Investments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, IBM, Bayer CropScience, Credit Suisse, Biogen and CREE (and many others).

How does RTP attract new companies?

We work with many partners to bring companies large and small into the Research Triangle Park. Our friends at the Durham Chamber of Commerce, Wake County Economic Development, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the NC Biotechnology Center – along with our three founding universities – all play different roles in helping us recruit companies to the area. Our existing companies are also great partners when it comes to recruiting.

Often times they will meet with prospects to help answer questions from a corporate perspective.

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Carolina, and with as many great resources like our university and community college systems. Recruiting companies is an extremely competitive field, but anytime a company decides to locate within RTP, or one of our surrounding communities, we think of it as a win.

What efforts exist to support entrepreneurs in RTP? Many people might not realize this, but more than half of the companies in RTP have 25 employees or less. There are now six places throughout the Park that cater to small, or start-up businesses: First Flight Venture Center, The Lab, Alexander Business Suites, The Hamner Accelerator for Translational BioSciences, Alexandria Innovation Center, and The Frontier.

We’re really trying to create a community of support for startups and entrepreneurs through the programs we host and the kinds of places we’re creating. If you come check out The Frontier – a new open innovation concept at Park Center – it will be very apparent very quickly that this isn’t the RTP people are used to seeing, if they have an image of what RTP looks like at all!

(See related article on The Frontier on Page 38.)

Additionally, we offer two regular programs that highlight entrepreneurs from not just RTP, but across the Triangle. The biweekly event 1 Million Cups is a partnership with the Kauffman Foundation and is a time for startups to pitch their ideas and to gain feedback from the community. We also regularly feature startups at our monthly series RTP 180, which features speakers giving talks for five minutes to an audience of about 200-250 people.

More than half of the companies in RTP have 25 employees or less.

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Can you give us an example of a start-up success story, related to this support?

At the RTP-owned space, The Lab, we offer very affordable lease rates for tenants needing lab facilities. This allows companies that are startups to focus on their business, rather than worrying about buying expensive equipment, or building maintenance. This past year, longtime tenant CivaTech Ongology raised $1.5 million in a single funding round – pushing their business to a new level, and helping them expand and grow into an entirely new market.

What can you tell us about Park Center and the RTP’s Master Plan?

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Research Triangle Park Foundation Board of Directors Robert Ingram General Partner, Hatteras Venture Partners

Board Chair Virginia Rand Bowman Managing General Partner, Northgate

Associates Board Vice Chair Smedes York Chairman, York Properties Board Secretary Jud Bowman CEO, Appia Barbara Mulkey Chairman, Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Wayne Holden President & CEO, RTI International Madhu Beriwal President & CEO, IEM David Bishop Group Site Director, GlaxoSmithKline John Brantley III Retired Director, RDU Dr. Richard Brodhead President, Duke University John F.A.V. Cecil President, Biltmore Farms Richard Daugherty Retired Senior Executive, IBM Dr. Carol Folt Chancellor, UNC-Chapel Hill Charles Francis Managing Partner, The Francis Law Firm Dr. Kimberly Jenkins Program Director, Duke in Silicon Valley Initiative J. Walter McDowell III Retired CEO, NC Banking, Wachovia Bank Mike Mortimer Retired Exec VP, CAO, Quintiles Dr. Keith Pigues Partner, Keen Strategy Thomas Ross President, University of North Carolina Dr. Joseph Templeton Vice Chair of Education, UNC-Chapel Hill Dr. Tallman Trask III Exec VP, Duke University David Ward Jr. Ward and Smith, Attorneys at Law D. Jordan Whichard III Retired Publisher, Cox NC Publications Robert Winston CEO, Winston Hospitality Michael Winters Ellis & Winters, Attorneys at Law Dr. William Woodson Chancellor, North Carolina State University Dr. Phail Wynn Jr. VP, Durham and Regional Affairs,

Duke University Olivia Holding President, E.F. Properties, and Ella Ann

and Frank Holding Foundation

that plan led to the acquisition of the Park Center property near Davis Drive and Chapel Hill Road (Highway 54). We are now working through the design of the infrastructure for Park Center, and determining what are the best uses of residential, retail, hotels, office and lab space that will be located there. Having a beautiful master plan is a wonderful thing, but making it reality takes time -- so we are working through this now, and our thought is late 2016, or early 2017, we will have the very first buildings coming out of the ground for the vertical development and see that having a mix of the retail, residential and office space. The Frontier facility is now open, utilizing and remodeling an existing building at 800 Park Offices Drive.

What is the biggest challenge facing RTP in the future?

The biggest challenge is that there are not enough hours in a day. We have the vision and the support of the universities, cities and the community to do big things with RTP and build on our great history … but it just takes time. To focus those ideas into construction and new developments, it’s a continued effort to maintain that momentum and that support to carry it forward and getting those projects out of the ground.

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Jacob Newbauer

What is The Frontier?

Research Triangle Park Takes Big Step To Evolve With the Working Community

“The goal in creating The Frontier was really to be a test bed for ideas in the community,” said Mason Ailstock, Vice President of Business Development at the Research Triangle Foundation.

“Going through the recent master plan process, we heard a lot of interest and desire to have that convening point for RTP to be that connector and access point to the global world through our network and through the companies here,” he said of the new RTP facility that opened in January. “Therefore, the idea behind The Frontier is really straightforward in that it’s designed to be as affordable and as flexible as possible so that people all over the state and world can utilize it as a stage set.”

Jacob Newbauer, Community Coordinator for the RTP and The Frontier, expanded on that concept. “Our mission is to convene people from across the state of North Carolina to come together and share ideas, collaborate, innovate, and do things that have never been done.”

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five levels, with the first floor serving as a public convening space. “It’s a large open room called the Home Base with a lot of different work areas and setups,” Newbauer said. “We also have free conference rooms that are open to the public; we offer free coffee, Internet, and sometimes free beer. We have larger spaces that are ideal for holding events.”

The second, fourth and fifth floors are larger open floor plans for tenants with larger staff in need of space of 5,000 sq. ft. or more – while the third floor is a sea of 54 offices designed for single occupancy with some variations in sizes, with short leases and affordable flat fee rent. Jacob added that the staff also works with tenants on programs for the facility – and encourages businesses to network and interact with one another.

Anna Rhyne, Programs Manager for RTP and The Frontier, noted the various events and programs are open to the community, though many require registration. “Anyone is welcome to come in to The Frontier and work, host an impromptu meeting, have a conference call, etc.,” she said. “We feel we fill a void and a need for smaller companies by providing space and

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We feel we fill a void and a need for smaller companies by providing space and enabling them to be a part of RTP and make those connections (at The Frontier).

Anna Rhyne

RTP Programs Manager

RTP Headquarters

Anna Rhyne

Creators RTP will always be evolving and changing … we will never be done. jACOB NEWBAUER

RTP Community Coordinator

enabling them to be a part of RTP and make those connections – especially by attending the programs and engaging in educational opportunities.”

The Frontier sets on the 100 acres of land that will become the Park Center development. Further construction over the next several years will include hundreds of thousands of square feet in office space and retail, hundreds of residential units that will build out in the first phase, and other amenities.

“The Frontier is our first step into this change and development; this is our beta trial to see what this community wants and needs,” Newbauer said. “RTP will always be evolving and changing so we don’t necessarily have an estimated completion date – we will never be done.”

The Frontier Entry RTP Fast Fact

In 1965, IBM became the first major global company to locate at RTP – purchasing 369 acres and building a 600,000 sq. ft. research facility.

For more information on The Frontier, visit www.rtp.org.

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RTP is the largest research park in the country, but the secret to our success is not our land; the secret is the fabric of our community.

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Research Triangle Park Jacob Newbauer in front of The Frontier

YEAR STARTED: 1959 OFFICIAL ENTITY: Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina HEADQUARTERS: 12 Davis Drive SIZE: 7,000 acres KEY PERSONNEL: Bob Geolas, President and CEO; Elizabeth Rooks,

Executive Vice President; Mason Ailstock,

Vice President of Business Development;

Linda Hall, Chief Financial Officer NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN RTP: 190-200 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN RTP: 40,000-50,000 CONTACT INFORMATION: Website: www.rtp.org

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Who’s Who at RTP Robert T. ‘Bob’ Geolas Robert T. “Bob” Geolas is President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina. Geolas joined the Research Triangle Foundation in November 2011 and coordinates initiatives and efforts to ensure the Park remains at the forefront of technology and applied science. He leads the Foundation in achieving its mission of creating opportunities for all of North Carolina by repositioning RTP to respond to new realities and re-invent itself to meet the demands of the 21st Century.

Geolas brings more than 20 years of experience to RTP and has a proven track record of leveraging world-class education, research and business activities. Prior to being named

RTP Fast Fact

At its recent annual conference, the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) presented its Vision Award to Robert T. “Bob” Geolas, President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina.

the President and CEO of the Foundation, Geolas most recently served as Executive Director of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and Associate Vice President for Economic Development at Clemson University. In his earlier career, Geolas led North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus and Centennial Biomedical Campus.

Elizabeth H. ‘Liz’ Rooks Elizabeth H. “Liz” Rooks is Executive Vice President and COO of the Research Triangle Foundation. Rooks oversees short and long range planning for RTP, development of infrastructure as well as operational management of the Park. She has been with the Research Triangle Foundation since 1989.

Prior to joining the Research Triangle Foundation, Rooks was an Assistant Director for the Durham City-County Planning Department and worked for nine years in the Chapel Hill Planning Department. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in city planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Mason Ailstock As Vice President, Ailstock leads the business development, marketing, real estate and partnership efforts of the Research Triangle Park. He is responsible for strengthening partnerships with regional and state economic development efforts and expanding partnerships with the universities and Park companies. Ailstock’s combination of experience in the areas of planning, green building, university relations, architecture, private industry and real estate allow him to analyze problems with a well-rounded perspective and lead the creation of new strategies that are carrying RTP forward.

Passionate about place-based design and service to others, Ailstock has been leading the development of university research parks for over 10 years. Ailstock believes university research parks are extraordinary places where ideas should flow freely, where relationships and cross-discipline interactions are a matter of survival and where people from every corner of the world can freely gather together to pursue their dreams.

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Berlin Wall Symbolism Fits at The Frontier

By WHITNEY VAUGHAN 919 Magazine Writer

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he Frontier in Research Triangle Park has a major historical addition to the first floor – a 3-ton fragment of the Berlin Wall, complete with the original West Side graffiti.

Twenty-five years after the wall’s dismantling in the city split between West and East Germany, this Cold War artifact stands in the building’s light-filled atrium as a stunning symbol of transformation and hope.

As the first segment ever to be released, the structure was purchased and donated for display by Raleigh philanthropist Gordon Smith, who sought out an appropriate place for the iconic piece. “I think what resonated with Gordon Smith was the fact that we [The Frontier] were taking this old building, this old structure – much like the Berlin Wall – and rebuilding and re-imagining what it could be,” said Jacob Newbauer, Community

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Additionally, 24 electrical outlets were installed so that visitors could work online and simultaneously admire the 12 ft. by 4 ft. edifice.

Julie Terry, Marketing and Special Projects Manager at The Research Triangle Foundation – which operates The Frontier – hopes the community will not only get excited to have the piece of world history in its own backyard, but also feel they are welcome to visit The Frontier. “We want people to come see this segment of the Coordinator at The Frontier.

Berlin Wall,” she said. “It is definitely a To install the immensely heavy concrete resource for the entire community.” wall, the staff made several provisions in The Frontier is located at 800 Park Office advance, including reinforcing the floor, Drive in Research Triangle Park, near Davis replacing tile with carpet, and removing Drive and Chapel Hill Road (Highway 54) – just off I-40. part of the building’s glass exterior.

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919 | SNAPSHOTS GREEN HOPE HIGH MUSICAL

Green Hope High’s drama students recently presented their spring musical “Legally Blonde,” directed by Margaret Cook.

Photo Courtesy of Ian Robson

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yees visited Southeast About 200 Lenovo emplo ril during National Ap Raleigh Magnet High in ThinkCentre PCs and 44 g tin na do , ek We r Voluntee school’s media center monitors to upgrade the tification projects and – and engaging in beau s and career readiness providing mock interview students. workshops for over 850 Photo Courtesy of Erin Smith

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Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department hosted a bic ycle safety rodeo for kids at Morrisville Station 1 in April.

Youths learned bike saf ety techniques, received fre e bike helmets, and had an op portunity to ride their bikes throu gh a short obstacle course.

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Now Enrolling for Summer Camps!

Full and half day camps available in dance, musical theater, visual art and yoga. View our full schedule and register online at www.openartsnc.com.

Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Modern • Musical Theater • Boys Hip-Hop Kids Yoga • Adult Yoga • Birthday Parties

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Relay for Life of Cary, Apex, Morrisville Planned May 16-17 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Cary, Apex and Morrisville is Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 at Davis Drive Park in Cary.

The event begins at 8 a.m. with teams setting up tents and booths, followed by an 11:15 a.m. opening ceremony.

Participants will part take in the Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m. on Saturday, which is an opportunity to remember those that have lost their lives due to cancer, to support those who currently have cancer, and to honor those who are cancer survivors. The race will conclude at 8 a.m. with a closing ceremony.

Davis Drive Park is located at 1610 Davis Drive in Cary.

For information, email melissa.forde@cancer.org or call 919-334-5218.

Morrisville Chamber Benefit Golf Tournament is May 13 The Atlantic Tire & Service Spring Golf Classic – benefitting the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce – is Wednesday, May 13, at Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Individual tickets are $200, which includes a round of golf, the reception and a boxed lunch. Four person teams are also available starting at $850, which includes golf, the reception, boxed lunches and promotional mention in the programs.

The reception and silent auction is planned immediately following the new on-course golf contest. Participants will have an opportunity to win door prizes and awards will be presented to the top teams, the longest drive, the closest to the pin and holein-one. All teams are handicapped and flighted.

For more information, please visit www.morrisvillechamber.org or call 919-463-7150. Lonnie Poole Golf Course is located at NC State, 1509 Main Campus Drive in Raleigh.

Free Movies in the Park Planned in May and June Movies in the Park summer series features full-length family films in May and June at Morrisville Community Park.

Sponsored by the Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, the free upcoming shows are: n “Big Hero 6” on May 29. n “Paddington” on June 12.

Festivities such as a bounce house, food trucks, music and games begin at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at about 8:30 p.m. (or dark).

Morrisville Community Park is located at 1520 Morrisville Parkway. For information, call 919-463-7110 or visit www.townofmorrisville.org.

TAHT Health Fair 2015 June 20 in Morrisville Triangle Area Hindu Temples – in partnership with the Triangle Indian-American Physicians Society – presents the TAHT 2015 Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Hindu Society of NC in Morrisville.

Featuring free health checkups and a blood drive, the event includes eye exams, Carotid ultrasound, and consultations regarding asthma, allergies, child health, cardiac care, drug addiction, diabetes, dietician, headache, hypertension, obesity, orthopedics, pain management, physical therapy, rheumatology, lipoprotein, stomach issues, stress management, and more.

A $10 donation or more per person is appreciated. Those requiring blood lab work should attend the blood draw at 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.

For more information on the event or to register, visit www. tahts.org. The Hindu Society of NC is located at 309 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville.

A Wide Variety of Camps At Open Arts This Summer Open Arts plans a variety of themed camps this summer at its Morrisville facility.

Among the activities: n Powerful Princess Summer Camp: Participants age 3-6 will dance, sing, create, and play to favorite princess stories all week long. Daily story time and crafts accompany dance and music instruction in this camp where girls learn how to be a strong and intelligent modern day princess. Snack is provided daily, along with a Princess Tea Party on Friday (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 15-19, $175). n Broadway Bound Camp: Love to sing? Love to dance? Then this musical theater based camp is perfect. Participants age 6 and older will learn songs and dances from some of this year’s most popular musical productions and prepare for a Broadway Show Sharing on Friday (9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 22-26, $250). n Character Adventure Camp: Participants age 3-6 will explore the worlds of favorite characters from books, television, and movies – with daily story telling, crafts, dance, and yoga time (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., July 13-17, $175.

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n Open Arts Institute: The ultimate experience for age 5-13, the camp includes five days, four disciplines, and three expert teachers who lead kids in learning, exploring, and creating. Daily instruction in dance, music, yoga, and visual art – with additional science-based crafts and activities, literacy enrichment, and mathematical and logistical problem-solving tasks throughout the week (9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 20-24, $250). n Open Arts Institute, StrongGirls Edition: The ultimate experience for age 7-16, the camp includes five days, four disciplines, and three expert teachers who lead participants in similar activities to those listed above (9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 27-31, $250). n Dancing Diva Deluxe Camp: Dance goes to the spa, for participants age 7-18 – who will enjoy an intensive day of dance training – in a new style each day with guest teachers and choreographers – and indulge in a different spa treatment each day, too (9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 3-7, $250).

Registration is available for all camps at www.openarts.com. For questions, call 919-651-0447, email openartsnc@gmail.com, or visit www.openartsnc.com. Open Arts is located at 1222 Copeland Oaks Drive in Morrisville.

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KNOW Luncheon Features Female Construction Company Executives Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming KNOW Luncheon will feature a panel of successful women in the construction industry, including Martin Marietta CFO Anne Lloyd, President and CEO of McDonald York Building Heather Denny, and PDI Drywall CEO Mikki Paradis.

The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28

at Prestonwood Country Club.

Admission is $25 for chamber members, and $35 for nonmembers.

Sponsors for the event include BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Lenovo, Atlantic Tire & Service, Campbell University RTP, Duke Realty, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Oracle, and 919 Magazine.

Register at www.morrisvillechamber.org. For more information, call 919-463-7150. Prestonwood Country Club is located at 300 Prestonwood Parkway in Cary.

Morrisville Chamber Honoring First Responders at Luncheon Morrisville Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual First Responders Thank You Lunch on Friday, June 8 at Stone Theatre in Park West Village.

Honoring the town’s first responders – including police, fire and EMS personnel, for their hard work and dedication to the community – the event begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. In conjunction with the luncheon, the Rotary Club of Morrisville will present its Outstanding Firefighter and Outstanding Police Officer of the Year awards.

Cost for the luncheon is $15 for Chamber members, and advance registration is required due to limited space.

Sponsors of this year’s luncheon includes Park West Village, Rex UNC Healthcare, Atlantic Tire & Service, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Brickman Group, Fujifilm Diosynth, Biotechnologies, Lenovo, Campbell University-RTP Campus, Duke Energy, Modern Woodmen of America, Morrisville Square, TruOptions, and Financial Services.

For more information, visit www.morrisvillechamber.org or 919-463-7150.

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919 | SPOTLIGHT: HEALTHY LIVING

How to Ensure Periodontal Health

By DEVON McCLEERY, CDA, CDD

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um disease is quite common and it can have a big impact on the health of your teeth, your gums, as well as your overall health.

Periodontal disease impacts more than two thirds of the American population to some degree. What many don’t realize is that it’s very serious and could do more than result in tooth loss.

The following conditions can be adversely impacted by poor oral care and gum disease n Cancer: Cancer shares common risk factors with heart disease. Several studies show poor oral health indicators such as ulcers, gum inflammation and openings in the mouth can provide HPV (humanpapillomavirus) entry. n Heart Disease: Anyone suffering from gum disease will tell you periodontal disease progresses over time and becomes more difficult to treat. The

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damage happens slowly and increases your risk for health problems, including heart disease. n Respiratory Infection: Neglect your gums and you’ll be at risk for tooth loss, yes – but you could also be at risk for pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, and other respiratory problems. n Pregnancy: Good oral care is vital during pregnancy. Not only are pregnant women more susceptible to pregnancy gingivitis and gum disease, but untreated gum disease during pregnancy could result in risks to you and your baby including premature births and low birth weight. n Diabetes: People with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections.

It’s vital for diabetics to take good care of their oral health; and if you have gum disease, you have increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Phone: website:

Dr. J. Gregory, DDS; Dr. Lisa H. Mayes, DDS 3761 NW Cary Parkway, Ste 100 Cary, NC 919-238-4651 www.prestondentalcenter.com

In summary, don’t neglect signs of gum disease. Regular follow-up appointments will allow dental professionals and their hygiene teams to monitor the health of your mouth.

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SAVE THE DATE

24th Annual Red Cross Ball Co-Chairs & Hosts Linda Craft & Suzy Beth Sarver Dance the night away to the music of Steve Owens & The Summertime Band as we

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Triangle Real Estate Group Locally Owned Firm Provides Latest Technology, Extensive Marketing Techniques to Clients

“We strive to create a great customer service experience. Our agents are Doug Muhle involved during the whole transaction and our clients are not just Katherin Burnette handed off to other team members who have never seen a client’s property in atherin Burnette, CEO and Broker at person,” said Burnette, who has 16 years Triangle Real Estate Group, believes of real estate sales and management clients deserve to work with a locally experience. “We sell hundreds of owned company – while still receiving the properties each year and have testimonials advantages of the latest technology and on our website from our raving fans.” marketing.

Many agents working with Triangle Real “We wanted to offer a locally owned Estate Group have obtained specialized business where agents could work independently and still be able to offer the latest and best technology in marketing their client’s properties,” Burnette said.

“Our highly experienced agents have been specifically chosen to represent our clients and provide personalized service, along with a specialized advertising campaign for each client.”

Triangle Real Estate Group began in 2013 by Burnette and partner, Doug Muhle. Working in the firm’s two offices – the original office in North Raleigh and a newer office located in Southwest Durham managed by Broker in Charge Pamela Mansueti – are 22 people, with agents’ specialties ranging from residential KATHERIN BURNETTE, Triangle Real Estate Group and new homes to commercial and farms and land.

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Our agents are involved during the whole transaction and our clients are not just handed off to other team members who have never seen a client’s property in person.

Katherin Burnette Profile

Triangle Real Estate Group

POSITION:

AGE:

CEO/BROKER:

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sales, management FAMILY:

Husband, Barry; three children

INTERESTS:

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training in representing sellers and buyers, in order to make sure their clients have the best home buying and selling experience possible. “These agents work full time and preview numerous homes for clients every week,” Burnette explained. “They have a thorough understanding of the home buying process from start to finish and each agent is experienced in negotiating contracts.

They put an emphasis on our client’s best interests, negotiating repairs and completing the hundreds of small details that it takes to close a property in order to achieve client satisfaction.”

As a locally owned and operated company, the firm’s mission is, “To represent clients in the best way possible by providing great service from experienced agents with aggressive strategies” – and Burnette said many satisfied clients are always happy to share how positive their experiences were with Triangle Real Estate Group.

“Katherin (Burnette) was professional from start to finish. She was very helpful and extremely responsive,” said Ivan Ardan, a former client of the firm. “She would educate me on any questions I had and I never felt like I was just another client. She sold our home quickly and for a good price and took care of all the details. I would highly recommend her.”

Katherin Burnette

CO-OWNER/COO: Doug Muhle YEAR OPENED:

2013

ADDRESS:

2701 Rowland Road, Ste 300 (North Raleigh)

PHONE:

919-523-4912

EMAIL:

katherin@trianglerealestategroup.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: facebook.com/trianglerealestategroup WEBSITE:

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Triangle Real Estate Group also features a nationally recognized website at www.trianglerealestategroup.com, providing full information on the firm’s team, listings and much more.

To contact Triangle Real Estate Group, call 919-523-4912, email katherin@trianglerealestategroup. com or visit www.trianglerealestategroup.com.

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atherine Davis took her first photography class in 9th Grade and basically became a photo geek in high school – spending way too much time in the darkroom.

But it paid off, much to the benefit of her clients as the principal photographer with SD Portraits. “What I love most about photography is working closely with my clients,” Davis said. “I love the challenge of anticipating moments of connection and capturing them in a way that is also beautiful. Real smiles don’t happen on command, but we get there through fun conversation and activity.”

Davis doubles as a staff photographer for 919 Magazine, giving her extensive experience in the North Raleigh and Wake Forest areas. “I love meeting

new people and learning about my community. Our residents are doing amazing things and I love the challenge to convey their stories in images for the publication,” she said.

“Go local! And I get excited every time I photograph a local business. Spending our dollars locally strengthens our community in multiple ways.”

Davis resides in North Raleigh’s Stonebridge community with her husband, Todd, who works in marketing at CenturyLink; and children, Laird and Wheeler, who attend Raleigh Charter High School.

After many years as a family portrait photographer in Kansas City and Raleigh, Davis now offers her photography services for professional clients in the 919.

Davis can be reached at 919-846-4503 or info@sdportraits.com. More information is available at www.sdportraits.com.

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Lake Crabtree Hosts 3rd Annual Pollinator Festival

In celebration of National Pollinator Week (June 15-21), Lake Crabtree County Park hosts its 3rd annual Pollinator Festival at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.

This year’s free, family-friendly event features games, prizes, crafts and other activities celebrating the benefits of pollination.

For more information, visit www. wakegov.com or call 919-460-3355.

Lake Crabtree County Park is located at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville.

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Firewurst Flamed-Grilled Sausages, Burgers & Dogs – which has locations in Cary and Brier Creek – received the 2015 Jeremiah Morr Community Steward Award at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual Banquet at Brier Creek Country Club. Bill Morgenstern and Dan Morgenstern accepted the award, presented by Roy Watson and Carlotta Ungaro.

Other award winners were Coastal Federal Credit Union (Community Steward Award); Lindsey Chester of CaryCitizen (Ambassador of the Year Award); and Carolina Office Xchange and Tower Indian Restaurant, who both received 2015 James Pugh Small Business Awards.

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4th

Worst Interstate Highway in America?

Fastest Growing City in the U.S.?

RALEIGH!

Forbes’s 2015 list of “Fastest Growing Cities in America” places Raleigh in fourth position.

The magazine notes that Raleigh’s 2014 population growth was 1.86 percent – and projected 2015 population increase at 2.02 percent. Job growth was estimated to be 3.54 percent.

Forbes predicted a 4.83 percent unemployment rate this year, and a median pay figure of $64,700.

I-95

Three cities in Texas – Houston, Austin and Dallas – topped the list. Following Raleigh were Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Charlotte, NC; and San Antonio, TX.

But Other NC Roadways Rank Higher For a report on www.mapquest.com, National Geographic Explorer writer Robert Reid ranked 66 U.S. interstate highways – and determined Interstate 95 be positioned at the bottom of the list.

Known as the Atlantic Coast Highway, I-95 runs through North Carolina as part of its 1,926-mile route from Miami, FL, to Houlton, ME. “The grueling, rarely scenic and frequently traffic-choked road wants it south-bound traffic to ignore it,” Reid noted.

Other interstates running through North Carolina and their rankings:

#38: I-73 ( “Andre Not So Giant”): One day destined to connect Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the South Carolina Coast, it currently spans 77 miles from Greensboro, NC to Ellere, NC – last home of professional wrestler Andre the Giant. #31: I-77 ( “Hootie Highway”): Connects Columbia, SC, to Cleveland, OH, via North Carolina. #26: I-40 ( “The Big 4-0”): Stretching 2,555 miles from Wilmington, NC, to Barstow, CA, it subs for Route 66 much of the way. #24: I-85 (“Biscuit Chase”): Runs 669 miles from Richmond, VA, to Montgomery, AL. Topping the list was I-90 (“America’s Great Road”), which begins in Boston, MA and ends out west in Seattle, WA. “If you are going to make one cross-country trip in your life, look close at I-90,” Reid wrote.

#3

Calling the City of Oaks “…a true Southern treasure,” the listing specifically mentions Raleigh as the home of North Carolina State and right down the road from Duke and UNC 919 Magazine NR

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Latest data released by United Van Lines ranks North Carolina in the top three moving destinations in the U.S. SOURCE: United Van Lines

Where are the Largest Homes?

Raleigh Ranks

#4

Utilizing data from Realtor.com, financial website 24/7 Wall St. determined Raleigh to be among the top five cities in the U.S. with the largest homes.

Provo, UT, topped the list, followed by Houston, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; and Atlanta, GA.

City That Americans Should Visit in 2015

Using Hotel.com’s “Hotel Price Index”, a new ranking places Raleigh at number three on a list of five top cities Americans should visit this year.

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SOURCE: National Geographic Explorer, Mapquest.com

RALEIGH

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and that it “epitomizes the best of a small, metropolitan Southern town.”

Portland, OR, topped the list, followed by San Antonio, TX (“the new Austin”). Also in the ranking: Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO. SOURCE: Huffington Post

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Celebrating our 30th anniversary, Linda Craft & Team, Realtors are proud that every dollar earned from homes sold stays in the local community. Thank you for making us #1 in the Triangle for pre-owned homes SOLD in 2014.

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