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The Cover 18
Give A Little, Get Back A Lot
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Comprehensive Customer Care
Reddy Insurance Based On Trust and Integrity
The Heart of the Triangle
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Morrisville’s Great Outdoors
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TJ Cawley’s Philosophy Reaps Huge Benefits for the Town of Morrisville
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Planners
Departments 6 20 32 38 40 42 43 43 45 46
Mayor Holcombe Speaks About Morrisville’s Progress and Growth Hiking, Biking, Fishing And More at Lake Crabtree
Features 12
Outstanding Student of Character
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Feeling at Home in Morrisville
Morrisville Elementary Student Wins Spotlight Student Award
Passionate About Cedar Fork
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Celebrate in Morrisville!
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Food, Fine Wine and More
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Lango Kids RTP
Morrisville Resident Schlichte Proud of Parents, Teachers
Publisher’s Notes Yearbook BIG D I S CO U N Community TS COUPO N S Food Break AND M PAGES ORE, 44-45 Field Trip 919 Region Advertisers Index Along the I-540 Corridor Bulletin Board 919 Final Bell
On the Cover
India-Born Couple Enjoys Conveniences of New Hometown
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Community Events School Events Extracurricular Activities Community Sports
Town of Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe Photo by Ben Bipes
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Big Annual Fireworks Event Set July 3 at Morrisville Park Rotary Club of Morrisville’s Wines Around the World
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Triangle Families Discover Language Immersion Program
Check Out 4th of July Festivities in the Triangle!
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919 ›› NOTES Publisher
Suzy Beth Sarver
Summer time in the 919 Welcome to the June/July issue of 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP. This past April, 919 Magazine roared onto the scene launching our sixth publication for residents in northern Wake County. When 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP hit the mailboxes, we received an immediate, positive response from our friends up in the Research Triangle Park to the residents and business leaders in the heart of Morrisville. Thank you for embracing your new community publication. I’m so excited to kick off summer in the 919 and share more about the people and places that make our community so special. First up, we take a close look at the Town of Morrisville – the “Heart of the Triangle” – through the eyes of Mayor Jackie Holcombe. The mayor opens up about the community’s progress and explosive growth, and gives some clues to the priorities going forward. The package also includes an intriguing timeline of Morrisville’s history. It all begins on Page 26. Other features to catch in this issue: • A profile of Morrisville Elementary’s “Spotlight Student Award” winner, Susan Davis. This 11-year-old represents outstanding character and academics — and has an amazing commitment to sports. See it on Page 12. • We sit down with Sudipta Dasmohapatra and Kunal Mengal, an India-born couple who feels right at home now that they’ve settled in Morrisville. It’s on Page 14. • A revealing feature on Courtney Schlichte, who explains her extraordinary passion for Cedar Fork Elementary School in Morrisville, beginning on Page 16. • 919 Magazine provides an inside view of TJ Cawley, a Morrisville resident who gives a little to his community (his words) – but gets back a lot (also his words). Check out how his philosophy reaps huge benefits for our community, starting on Page 18. • And finally, be sure to catch our list of Independence Day activities (on Page 11), and details on how to enjoy the “great outdoors” right in your backyard at Lake Crabtree County Park (Page 40). Whatever you are doing this summer in the 919, we want to hear about it. Please stay connected with us through Facebook and Twitter, or simply drop us a line at info@919magazine.com Because it’s important to you, it’s important to us. This is 919, where we all Live, Work, and Play. Sincerely,
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS 6/5
JUNE 6/3-6/27 Teen Fit
Ages 12-15; $10 5-6 pm, Mon, Thu Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/3
First Responders Thank You Luncheon
Open House 6-7:30 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/5-6/26
Kinderdance Ages 3-5; $35 1-1:45 pm, Wed Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org Senior Bingo 1 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/5-6/26
6/7
HOTTovation Smarter Business Connection Day 9 am-3 pm IBM RTP Recreation Center 1 Davis Dr, Durham www.morrisvillechamber.org
6/8
Beach Playcation at the Pool 2-4:30 pm Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org
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Abrakadoodle Canvas and Cookies Art Night Out
Ages 3-5; $19.95 5:30-6:30 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/16
Father’s Day
6/6, 6/20, 7/18
11:30 am-12:30 pm Perimeter Studio and Conference Center 1100 Perimeter Park Dr, Ste 118 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org Senior Games Night 6 pm, Wednesdays Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/14
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Abrakadoodle Canvas and Cookies Art Night Out
Ages 6-12; $23.95 6-7:30 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/20-8/1
Bollywood: Dance like a Star! Ages 13-up; $60 6-7 pm, Thu Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
7/3
7/18
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Featuring Mayor Jackie Holcombe 8-9:30 am (members, $15; non-members, $25) Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Ste A 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
Morrisville Fireworks Spectacular 7 pm, music; 9:30 pm, fireworks Free Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy www.townofmorrisville.org Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am; advance tickets: $1 (12-under); $3 (adults) Morrisville Fire Station 1 260 Town Hall Dr www.townofmorrisville.org
State of Morrisville
7/24
Ahoy! It’s the History of Pirates Ages 9-12; $30 fee 1-4 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
7/24
6/20-8/1
Senior Sundae Celebration
Bollyrobics like a Star! Ages 13-up; $48 6-7 pm, Thu Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
2 pm; $1 fee for residents Pre-registration required Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/21
Movies in the Park ‘The Hunger Games’ 6 pm (food); about 8:30 (film) Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-7101 jworsdale@townofmorrisville.org
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6/21
Ages 12-15; $10 5-6 pm; Mon, Thu Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
First Day of Summer
6/26
Greek Mythology Demystified Ages 9-12; $30 Fee 1-4 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
6/27
Coffee & Connections 7:30-8:30 am Business Networking Event Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Ste. A 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
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Independence Day
7/8-8/1
Teen Fit
7/11
K.N.O.W Luncheon 11:30 am-1:15 pm $25 (Chamber members); $45 (non-members) Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Pkwy 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
7/12-7/13
Camp Cedar Fork: Overnight Camp-In Ages: Rising 1st-5th Graders $40 Resident, $60 Non-Resident 8 pm-8 am Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org June | July 2013
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Coffee & Connections 7:30-8:30 am Business Networking Event Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Ste. A 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org
7/31
Sea Adventures with Early Explorers Ages 9-12yrs; $30 Fee 1-4pm, Wednesday Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org www.919Magazine.com
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SCHOOL EVENTS
Jun/Jul
Jun/Jul
JUNE
10 am; $1 admission Regal Brier Creek Stadium 14 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-361-1115 6/11 Three Stooges 6/12 Ice Age: Continental Drift 6/18 Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 6/19 Parental Guidance 7/2 Mr. Poppers’ Penguins 7/3 Alvin: Chipwrecked 7/9 Coraline 7/10 Paranorman 7/16 Dr. Seuss’ Lorax 7/17 Big Miracle 7/23 Yogi Bear 7/24 Journey 2 7/30 Racing Stripes 7/31 Happy Feet Two
Live Trivia Tue, 8 pm-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy 919-957-4200
6/7
8th Grade Dance 7-9 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-466-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net
6/11
Graduation Ceremonies Green Hope High School 8 am Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St 919-831-6011 www.raleighconvention.com
Summer Movie Express
NIGHTLIFE Jun/Jul
Carolina Ale House
Jun/Jul
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse Live Music Wed-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com
Jun/Jul
Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com
TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-544-4141 www.traliirishpub.com
Jun/Jul
Champions Bars & More
6/12
Graduation Ceremonies Panther Creek High School 12 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St 919-831-6011 www.raleighconvention.com
6/14
Character Celebration 3 pm Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Pkwy 919-460-3410 www.morrisvilleyearround.org
EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS 6/16
Coffee House: Music of the 60s Bruce Emergy, Roland Hill perform 2 pm, West Regional Library West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com 919 Magazine MV
Live Trivia, 9 pm Tue; Karaoke, 9 pm Thu, Fri; Live Music, 10 pm Sat 10255 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 200 919-380-1617 www.championsbar.com/ morrisville-station
Jun/Jul
COMMUNITY SPORTS
Texas Hold ’em, 7 pm Thu, Sat 100 Jerusalem Dr 919-465-1900 www.ohmulligans.com
REGISTRATIONS, CAMPS, LESSONS
Jun/Jul
6/3
10370 Moncrieffe Rd, Ste 109 Brierdale Shopping Center 919-544-4141 www.traliirishpub.com
Ages 4-13; $51 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
Oh’ Mulligans Sports Pub Grill
TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant
Jun/Jul
Youth Soccer Registration
Wild Wing Cafe
6/3
Live music, dancing Fri-Sat, 9:30 pm-1 am Live Trivia with Aaron Wed, 8 pm 7900 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-957-2000 www.wildwingcafe.com
(coed) Registration Ages 5-8; $51 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
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Youth Developmental Baseball
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6/24-27
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Ages 9-12; $51 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
Ages 6-14; $95 9 am-12 pm, Mon-Thu Cedar Fork District Park 228 Aviation Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
Panther Creek High Athletics Benefit 1 p.m. $95 entry fee (includes meals, more) Preserve at Jordan Lake www.panthercreekathletics.com
Youth Boys Baseball Registration
Triangle FC Soccer 1v1 Camp
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NC State Golf Schools Various dates; boys & girls, ages 6-18 919-846-1536 www.wildwoodgreen.com www.lonniepoolegolfcourse.com
Jun/Aug
Summer Volleyball Camps Triangle Volleyball Club Girls and boys; ages 2-12 Full/Half-day camps, clinics 919-544-9400 info@trianglevolleyball.org www.trianglevolleyball.org
Catamount Classic Golf Outing
10/13
25th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope, 5K & 10K Benefit for the Research And Treatment of Mental Illness 8 am (5K, 10K); 10 am (Walk) The Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-9255 www.walkforhope.com
OTHER 6/1-2
Championship Regatta EC12 Class Regional 10 am-12 pm Lake Crabtree County Park www.ianglemyc.org
6/3
6/8
Ages 7-12; $51 Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
1-3 pm (pre-registration required) White Oak Shelter Lake Crabtree County Park 919-460-3355 daniel.wheeler@wakegov.com
6/4-6/27, 7/9-8/1
7/6
Ages 7-12; $52 7-7:45 pm; Tue, Thu Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 B Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org
8:30-10 am Waterwise Garden Lake Crabtree County Park 919-460-3355 www.wakegov.com
Youth Girls Volleyball Registration
Explore the Beauty of Snakes
Birding with Vernon
Shotokan Karate for Children
Jun/Jul
Sports and Day Camps
Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com
6/24-27
Triangle FC Little Kickers Soccer Camp Ages 3-5; $35 9-10 am, Mon-Thu Cedar Fork District Park 228 Aviation Pkwy 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org
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Swim Lessons Registration $53 (residents) Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6900 www.townofmorrisville.org
WALKS, RUNS AND GOLF 6/3
Operation: Fore the Troops USO RDU Center Benefit Golf Tournament 8 am-5 pm Hasentree Country Club 7305 Village Club Dr, Wake Forest 919-840-2943 cinggs@uso-nc.org June | July 2013
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4th of JULY EVENTS 7/3
Morrisville Fireworks Spectacular 7 pm, music; 9:30 pm, fireworks Free Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy www.townofmorrisville.org
7/4
Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am; advance tickets: $1 (12-under); $3 (adults) Morrisville Fire Station 1 260 Town Hall Dr www.townofmorrisville.org
7/4
Brier Creek Commons Fireworks 5 pm (festivities); fireworks start 9:15-9:45 pm Clock Plaza 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy shopbriercreekcommons.com
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11 am-3 pm NC State Capital 1 E. Edenton St 919-733-4994 www.visitraleigh.com
Independence Day Celebration Gates open 5 pm; concert, 7:30 pm Free admission Koka Booth Amphitheater Cary 8003 Regency Pkwy 919-462-2052 www.boothamphitheatre.com
July 4th at the State Capital
7/4
Historic Independence Day Open House An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 11 am-4 pm Joel Lane Museum House 728 W. Hargett St 919-833-3431 www.visitraleigh.com
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NC Symphony’s Triangle’s Best
7/4
The ‘Works: July 4th on Fayetteville Street Music, contests, vendors (free) Downtown Raleigh 12-10 pm; fireworks, 9:30 pm www.raleighconvention.com/works/
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919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE
Outstanding Student of Character, Academics Morrisville Elementary’s Susan Davis MES Spotlight Student Award Winner By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Morrisville Elementary School 5th Grader Susan Davis is this year’s MES Spotlight Student award winner. Nominated by and voted on by MES teachers, Davis represents her school as an outstanding model student of character and academic scholar. “I was very happy and grateful that my teachers thought that I deserved that award,” said Davis. Eleven-year-old Davis lives in Cary with her parents, Tom and Beth Davis, her 15-year-old sister Ellen, who attends Cary High School, and their dog Maggie. In addition to excelling at school, Davis is an avid soccer player and runner – having recently represented her school in the mile run event at the First in Fitness all district competition for the third year in a row. Davis plays club soccer with Triangle Futbol Club (TFC), classic level, for the team named Sol and practices whenever she can, including with her sister Ellen. 12
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And to fuel her passion for running, Davis participates in Western Wake Athletic Club, a youth track and field training and competition program. At school, Davis is a dedicated student and enjoys PE, her friends and teachers, the school staff, and writing, because through it, she is able to express her feelings. “Susan shows a remarkable level of commitment and dedication to everything in which she is involved,” said Jennifer
Lucot, Davis’ 4th Grade teacher. “Besides being a great student, Susan is also a great athlete,” said Sean Brady, Davis’ PE teacher. “Susan shows amazing commitment to her sports as she understands the hard work and effort needed to excel.” What’s next for this accomplished 11 year old? In the fall, Davis will enter middle school at West Cary Middle School, where she hopes to continue to demonstrate good character traits. Down the road, Davis would like to become a kindergarten teacher or professional soccer player, but for now, will continue to run, play soccer, and read whenever she finds herself with free time. “We are very proud of Susan and her dedication to whatever she sets her mind to, including school and sports,” said dad Tom. “Most importantly, she is kind and considerate of others,” added mom Beth.
Susan shows amazing commitment to her sports as she understands the hard work and effort needed to excel. SEAN BRADY June | July 2013
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Once They Moved to Morrisville, India-Born Couple Felt at Home By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer
When they moved to Morrisville, they finally – at last – found their hometown. “Our family has moved around through many places in the U.S. – Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado – and, finally, when we moved to North Carolina, we felt at home,” said Sudipta Dasmohapatra. Together for 16 years and married since 2002, Sudipta and husband Kunal Mengal moved to Morrisville in 2006 and live in the community’s Savannah Subdivision. “We love the Federal and Victorian 14
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Business Administration at Duke University. He is now the Assistant Vice President at BB&T Bank. When moving to North Carolina, they chose Morrisville because of its location. “Morrisville is in the heart of Research Triangle Park, and thus is equidistant from Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh,” Kunal said. “We also like the new restaurants and shopping places that are opening in Morrisville because of the growing population.” As busy as they are with careers, Sudipta and Kunal are also passionate
about many other things – especially travel. They love to hike and participate in outdoor activities, and both are wine enthusiasts and love trying ethnic food and restaurants. In addition, Sudipta is an Indian classical vocalist and performs at many gatherings and Indian cultural festivals in the area. Kunal is a voracious reader, and volunteers with many local organizations, such as The Food Bank, with his coworkers. And both Kunal and Sudipta participate in charity runs throughout the year – made possible by the Triangle’s mild climate.
“We love the weather and the fact that this place is very multicultural, diverse and accepting,” Sudipta said. “We like the people here and have made many friends in a short time.”
Mangal-Dasmohapatra Family
NAMES: Kunal Mangal and Sudipta Dasmohapatra AGES: Kunal, 38; Sudipta, 37 HOMEPLACE: India OCCUPATIONS: Kunal, Assistant Vice President, BB&T Bank; Sudipta. Associate Professor, NC State University EDUCATION: Kunal, MBA from Duke University; Sudipta, PhD in Marketing, Penn State University RESIDENCE: Savannah Subdivision, Morrisville INTERESTS: Hiking, tennis, singing (Sudipta is a classical vocalist), reading, trying new ethnic restaurants, traveling
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Courtney Schlichte Passionate About Cedar Fork Elementary By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Although her tenure as Cedar Fork Elementary PTA president is winding down, Courtney Schlichte remains passionate and dedicated to the outstanding staff and families who have created the exemplary school. “Our school is fortunate enough to have a bunch of great parents who are always ready to step up and help make sure the events and programs we do are supported with volunteers,” said Schlichte. “I will say we have the best group of parents and teachers any school could ask for.” Among the programs Schlichte oversaw as president, the ‘Technology Challenge’ coordinated by the PTA remains a highlight. Working with the staff to identify a gap the school had in technology, the team set a goal of $35,000 to supply each classroom with the technology needed to support student learning. Through dedicated fundraising efforts and working with area businesses, the PTA exceeded their goal, and before students returned to the classroom in the fall, there were smart boards in every classroom ready to use.
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Growing up in a small farming town in Iowa, Schlichte learned from her parents and grandfather – who was blinded in a farming accident – to never give up even when things get tough. “My grandpa was an amazing man,” said Schlichte. “Despite being blind, he continued to raise livestock by himself, help on the farm, and knew all 12 grandkids by the sound of their voice.” Continuing her families farming roots, Schlichte studied agriculture and agronomy at Iowa State University and works for John Deere Turf Care in Fuquay-Varina, NC, where she is the order fulfillment manager.
In addition to her passion for volunteering, Schlichte is the dedicated and loving mom to two children: Connor (age 10) and Caleigh (age 8). The Schlichte family lives in the Village at Townhall Commons, which she and husband, Jason, a CRM manager at BASF, love for its small town feel, conveniences, and many park and recreation activities. An avid runner, Schlichte will be running two half marathons in the coming months, adding to the six she already has under her belt. She also loves to golf, and along with her husband, is teaching her kids to enjoy the game in hopes it will become a favorite family activity.
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Give a Little, Get Back a Lot TJ Cawley’s Philosophy Reaps Huge Benefits for Morrisville By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
Give a little, you get back a lot. Lucky for those who live in Morrisville, that is the life’s philosophy of Preston Grande resident TJ Cawley. Cawley, a retired businessman, dedicated father and community volunteer, touched the lives of many Morrisville residents through his work as the volunteer coordinator for the recent East Meets West Festival. “When you help yourself, the benefits end with you; but when you help others, the benefits grow and spread outward to benefit the entire community,” said Cawley. “It is especially rewarding to be part of such a solid team finding, discussing, and implementing ways to empower others and have them help others in turn.”
There is no better place to live and raise a family than Morrisville. TJ Cawley
To that end, Cawley is also vice chair of the Morrisville Public Safety Advisory Committee, a member of the Morrisville Residents Active in Improving the Environment Committee, the Weatherstone Elementary PTA, Capital Area Friends of Transit, Cary Spruce Adopt-A-Spot Program, Sierra Club, ImagineCary, and the Morrisville Citizen Survey Panel. He enjoys coaching recreational sports and also recently participated in shaving his head and raising funds for St. Baldrick’s, a foundation dedicated to funding research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Born in Larchmont, NY, Cawley earned his undergraduate business degree from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, lived in Europe briefly after graduation, competed in Ultimate Frisbee national and world championships over the years, travelled the globe, and found himself continually drawn back to the quality of life right here in the Triangle. “There is no better place to live and raise a family than Morrisville,” said Cawley. Cawley’s family includes wife, Kathy, director in the finance organization at Verizon, whom he met at the University of Virginia. “She
is the smartest, sweetest person I know and my best friend,” said Cawley. He is also the proud father to daughter Katie (age 16), who will represent North Carolina in the in the PTA Reflections Program for dance choreography; Shannon (almost 10), who enjoys playing piano, reading voraciously, is the media liaison on the Weatherstone student council and excels at soccer; and Ryan (age 7) who enjoys participating in Y Guides and is a triple sports threat playing soccer, baseball, and basketball. “Spending time with and creating a nurturing environment for our children has been and continues to be the greatest job in the world,” said Cawley.
TJ Cawley Profile AGE: 47 RESIDENCE: Morrisville (Preston Grande) FAMILY: Wife (Kathy); three children: Katie (16), Shannon (10), Ryan (7). INTERESTS: Biking, ultimate frisbee, racquetball, town government, coaching soccer, baseball and basketball ORGANIZATIONS: Town of Morrisville, Morrisville Innovation Foundation (East Meets West Festival), Weatherstone Elementary School PTA.
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Fresh produce in May at the Western Wake Farmers Market included locally grown carrots and strawberries. Western Wake Farmers Market this summer is 8 a.m12 p.m. Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.-6 :30 p.m. Tuesdays
Exotic flowers near the water’s edge at Lake Crabtree County Park
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Student dancers performed to different genres of music at the Panther Creek High School Dance Showcase; 100% of the proceeds went to PCHS scholarships.
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Enjoying a bed of clover in the late spring near Lake Crabtree
Many families joined the Easter bunny for a fun-filled day of activities at the Morrisville’s Annual Egg Hunt at Cedar Fork District Park.
TJ, a Shavee, and Ryan, the event organizer, showing their support for childhood cancer research at Morrisville’s St Baldrick’s Day event.
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Participants viewed many products and demonstrations, recycled electronics, shredded documents, and interacted with the Fire and Police departments at Morrisville’s 3rd Annual Green Day event.
The Panther Creek High School Athletic Booster Club held its 2013 Catamount Gala Auction & Dinner at the Brier Creek Country Club; an event where sponsors, family, friends and staff came together to support the athletic department and raise funds.
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The Heart of the Triangle Mayor Jackie Holcombe Opens Up About Morrisville’s Progress, Explosive Growth A Conversation with Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe: Why did you decide to enter politics and seek elective office? I have long had an interest in local, state and federal politics, as far back as my childhood in Florida following the career of Lawton Chiles. As an adult, I volunteered for a number of campaigns, actively supporting candidates with solid leadership qualities and progressive ideals. Once my daughters became teenagers, a more active role in shaping local policies – especially those that enhance a strong sense of community and belonging – appealed to me.
Town of Morrisville and Morrisville Chamber of Commerce proudly proclaim the community as “The Heart of the Triangle” – and it’s literally true. Morrisville is about equal distance between Raleigh and Durham, and situated adjacent to both the Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. It’s also bumps up against the high-growth communities of Cary, South Durham’s Southpoint area, and Raleigh’s burgeoning Brier Creek Country Club area. In this issue of 919 Magazine, Mayor Jackie Holcombe – first elected to the office in 2009 – reveals the challenges and the opportunities presented by Morrisville’s high rate of growth in such a short period of time (only about 20 years ago, Morrisville had a population of about 1,000 people).
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What prompted you to run for Mayor of Morrisville? As a fast growing town with a strong commercial base, Morrisville faced growth related challenges in 2009. Just as the Town of Morrisville began to feel the impacts of the recession, assessment of the condition of our aging road network got under way. It became apparent that the cost of needed road maintenance, transportation improvements and continued excellence in service provision was outpacing revenue. I ran for Mayor to help the Town of Morrisville balance the community’s expectations for high quality of life with cost to fulfill those expectations.
What are the biggest issues faced by the Town of Morrisville the past 2-3 years? Crafting a long-term, sustainable fiscal philosophy, especially as the Town approaches build-out, is the single most important issue
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facing Morrisville. Secondly, as we have welcomed new neighbors, the demands on our public safety professionals have grown. And thirdly, our growing and diverse community has long desired a vibrant central gathering place or “Town Center”. And of course, traffic congestion is an ever-present issue of concern. We are making progress on all four.
What are your most important accomplishments as Mayor? I am proud of the expanding sense of community in Morrisville and have been fortunate to play a small role in that expansion. In 2011, former Mayor Jan Faulkner, Mayor Pro Tem Liz Johnson, former Town Manager John Whitson and I, along with many others, launched the Morrisville Community Fund – our community’s first philanthropic organization. Our community garden, a public-private partnership, planted its first seeds in 2012. I have had the honor of accepting the Town’s three Anthemion Awards for Historic Preservation and participated in the designation of landmark status for two of our historic structures. Morrisville’s Town Hall history center opened during my first term as Mayor, our much-anticipated Town Center Code was adopted, bond financing for major road improvements and park projects were overwhelmingly approved last fall, and greenway expansion is in design and in progress. Highway 54, long a concern of residents and commuters alike, is now being jointly studied for improvement by Morrisville, Cary, CAMPO, North Carolina Department of
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Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railroad. Most importantly, though, is the attention paid to public safety over these past 3-plus years. With full credit due our professional police and fire personnel, both departments are now accredited. In addition, our costsaving Quint concept is being implemented by our fire department after years of discussion. And finally, I have had opportunities to participate in discussions to bring common sense solutions to the problem of gun violence.
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Do you have specific initiatives to highlight during the rest of 2013? In the next few months, the Town of Morrisville will issue the highly anticipated Parks and Recreation Bonds approved by voters in 2004. The bond proceeds will be used to fund 3 projects, the first a 25-acre park near Church Street and McCrimmon Parkway. The RTP Park will feature a multi-use field of regulation size for cricket, tennis courts, playgrounds and a greenway. In addition, youth baseball fields at Cedar Fork Community Center – plus a neighborhood park at Louis Stephens Drive in northwest Morrisville – are slated to be partly funded through general obligation bonds. I am also looking forward to the creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee on Transportation Funding, an initiative that will launch this summer. In keeping with our Town’s Year of Community theme, I am working with clergy and religious leaders to organize our first interfaith breakfast in early summer. There will also be preliminary discussions taking place on the road design for the Highway 54 bypass, as well as continuing advocacy for fulfilling our Town Center promise. To round out the next few months, I will continue to work diligently with the Town Council to identify and select our next Town Manager.
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From left to right: Ben Hitchings, Morrisville Planning Director; Tim Gauss, Senior Director of Development Services; Mayor Jackie Holcombe; Benjamin Howell, Morrisville Transportation Planner
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Morrisville is a welcoming, successful, thriving community, one that benefits from the participation of active, engaged residents. MAYOR JACKIE HOLCOMBE
Do you plan to seek re-election as Mayor? Of utmost importance to me is fulfilling the job I was elected to do in 2009. At present, that means my focus is on selecting the right Town Manager for Morrisville, moving the three park projects forward, continuing to advocate for progress in our Town Center and facilitating the Blue Ribbon Committee on Transportation Funding.
Why did you decide to move to Morrisville? Jackie Holcombe Profile AGE: 55 RESIDENCE: Weston Estates POSITION: Mayor, Town of Morrisville YEAR ELECTED: 2009 EDUCATION: Studied at University of Florida, College of Engineering FAMILY: Rick (spouse); Kristin and Lindsay (adult daughters) INTERESTS: Time with family, gardening, reading, historic preservation, disability rights
My family and I had been residents of Cary for 13 years prior to moving to Morrisville in 2002. We chose Morrisville for two reasons: Small town character and close proximity to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. We love the sense of community here and have enjoyed being a part of Morrisville’s changing landscape.
What do you enjoy most about living in Morrisville?
The most enjoyable aspect of living in Morrisville is the diversity of our community. We are home Town of Morrisville Profile ** to generational residents who have welcomed new neighbors from at least six of the seven continents USPS ZIP CODE: 27560 SIZE: 8.3 sq. mi. – I have yet to meet a resident from Antarctica – all POPULATION: 18,576 DIVERSITY: White, 54% of whom bring to our Town a wealth of culture, Asian, 27.2% custom, faith and experiences. Add to the diversity Black, 12.9% our Heart of the Triangle location, accolades as Hispanic, 5.9% MEDIAN the 7th most affordable small town in the U.S. HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $70,331 and welcoming business community and there is MEDIAN AGE: 32.5 little not to enjoy about living in Morrisville. ** 2010 Census data, other sources 28
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Morrisville History Timeline 1852
Jeremiah Morris donates three acres of land to the North Carolina Railroad for a water station, woodshed and other buildings to support the railroad operation.
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Morris establishes the first post office in March, becoming the first postmaster of Morrisville.
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“Stockholder” meetings held, including Morris and area landowners Adolphus Jones and Giles Allison.
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North Carolina Railroad completes line from Goldsboro to Charlotte, fostering the communities of Morrisville, Cary, Garner and Auburn.
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Wake County justices establish an election polling place in Morrisville.
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One of the last battles of the U.S. Civil War occurs on April 13 near Indian Creek in Morrisville.
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Morrisville Baptist Church established. George Tonnoffski opens a liquor store in Morrisville, and the Page family builds the Morrisville Hotel. By the early 1870s, Morrisville supported at least six general stores, Baptist and Christian churches, a hotel, a steam sawmill, a cabinetmaker, a lawyer and four physicians.
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Morrisville’s original charter ratified on March 3. Town of Morrisville population rises to 165. Samuel Horne opens a knitting mill. Morrisville citizens vote to repeal charter on May 9. Morrisville re-charters on April 3. Town of Morrisville purchases Morrisville Christian Church building and converts it to the first Town Hall.
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Morrisville adopts current Town Seal. Morrisville population reach 1,022. A special census shows the population at 11,915. New census puts Morrisville’s population at 18,576.
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Morrisville resident waives to the train from her front porch in late 1970s (photo courtesy of North Carolina State Archives). 2. Morrisville Christian Church (photo courtesy of Town of Morrisville). 3. Railroad tracks and old Gulf station along Chapel Hill Road (photo courtesy of North Carolina State Archives). 4. Meeting in late 1970s in Historic Christian Church when it was used as Morrisville’s Town Hall (photo courtesy of North Carolina State Archives).
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Morrisville’s Explosive Population Growth Census Population 1950 221 1960 222 1970 209 1980 251 1990 1,022 2000 5,208 2010 18,576
Kevin Keas, General Services Superintendent, with Mayor Holcombe in front of the historic Pughe home, currently under rennovations.
What is your family history? I grew up in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida, the third of four children of hard-working parents. My folks shared child-rearing responsibilities, with my father working days as an electrician and my mother working nights in the hospitality industry. I spent much of my youth outdoors, as did most children in central Florida. Brief family vacations were spent visiting relatives in the area near what is now “The Mouse House”, i.e., Disney World. Hard work was the norm in my family and I got my first job working in a restaurant at an early age. My sister was the first college graduate from either side of my extended family and her interest in electrical engineering sparked similar interests in my younger brother and me. My parents were married for 51 years before my father passed away in 2002.
Can you tell us about your education and early family life? I was educated in public schools in Pinellas County, FL, from 1st Grade through high school graduation. I attended the University of Florida, majoring in computer and information sciences in the college of engineering. I left UF in my senior year to move with my husband to Picayune, MS. From Mississippi, we moved to Georgia and back to Florida, settling in North Carolina in 1989. While my children were young, I was a full-time mom and both of my daughters graduated from our home school.
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in the process and a very strong interest in being a wage earner. With limited opportunities for jobs for teenagers and adults with special needs, we saw a niche that we could, in a small way, fill. We worked with the mechanical engineering department at NC State on the design and construction of a low-tech, safe, packaging system and www.BuckwheatHull. com was born. The business was run out of our garage and guest room, providing a few hours of work each week for Lindsay and her friends. In 2008, Martha Stewart Living featured our cottage industry, helping the business grow. And grow. In late 2011, the buckwheat hull business had outgrown our garage and we were thrilled to donate the “hull shebang” to Morrisville’s non-profit Life Experiences.*
I am proud of the expanding sense of community in Morrisville and have been fortunate to play a small role in that expansion. MAYOR JACKIE HOLCOMBE
Can you tell us about your immediate family? My husband, Rick, and I were college sweethearts and have been married for 30 years. Rick is director of IT business partnering at GSK and enjoys scuba diving and motorcycle riding. My adult daughter, Kristin, is a 2006 graduate of UNC Asheville, where she currently lives and works in the developmental disabilities field. Kristin is an avid gardener and enjoys dancing. Lindsay is active with Miracle League baseball, competes year-round with a unified cheerleading team and participates in a dance program for adults with special needs. She recently started working part time at Rosati’s in Morrisville.
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How do you fill your spare time? When my Mayor’s hat is off, I enjoy motorcycle riding with my husband, digging in the dirt and spending time at the beach or in the mountains. And talking politics.
If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be? I would add a well-planned regional transit system.
What gives you the most pleasure or entertainment in life? Spending time with my husband and daughters is what I love most. Shaping local policy decisions that will have a positive effect on future generations is also very satisfying.
Any other information you want to share with the readers of 919 Magazine? Morrisville is a welcoming, successful, thriving community, one that benefits from the participation of active, engaged residents. For those who are new to the area or who are looking to participate more fully, I encourage volunteering on one of Morrisville’s many advisory committees or as a citizen survey panelist. I also encourage all who are eligible to register and vote. * Life Experiences (www.lifeexperiences.org) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides a variety of satisfying work experiences for adults with developmental disabilities.
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Morrisville Residents Open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is now open in North Raleigh, at 7841 Alexander Promenade in Brier Creek. Owned by Morrisville residents Brad and Christy Evers, Dickey’s is a Texas-based franchise restaurant that began in 1941 – and prides itself in “authenticity, innovation and barbecue sauce.” The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, polish sausage, turkey breast and chicken, and a wide array of home-style sides, from jalapeno
beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal, along with complimentary ice cream and dill pickles. All meats at the Brier Creek location are smoked in the local restaurant, the same way it was done in Texas in 1941 – with no shortcuts. Catering is also available at the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brier Creek, conveniently located near Research Triangle Park.
Left to right: Debra Hurst (919 Magazine), Cristy and Brad Evers (owners of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit), and Scott Hurst (Coldwell Banker Commercial)
For more information or to place take out orders,call 919-908-1466; or visit www.dickeys.com.
Teams Pull Airliners To Benefit Special Olympics
Smarter Business Connection Day Scheduled June 7 at IBM IBM, The Indus Entrepreneurs-Carolinas, and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development are cohosting the first Smarter Business Connection Day on Friday, June 7, at the IBM RTP Recreation Center.
More than 100 teams participated in the annual Special Olympics North Carolina’s annual Plane Pull at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1 Davis Drive in Durham, the event features community leaders coming together to provide information designed to help promising entrepreneurs and small business owners discover new technology trends and learn tips on taking great ideas to commercial success. North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker will deliver the keynote speech. For a link on how to register for the event, visit www.morrisvillechamber.org (events calendar).
Five-person teams from throughout the region competed to move a 30,000-pound Delta Air Lines regional jet over 25 feet in the fastest time in the unique event, which raised funds for the 38,000 North Carolinians with intellectual disabilities. Cumberland County Special Response Team recorded the fastest time, at 9.27 sec.
Annual ‘State of Morrisville’ Event July 18 Morrisville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual “State of Morrisville” event 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. Featuring Morrisville Mayor Jackie Holcombe discussing recent accomplishments and future goals for the town, the event is at the Chamber offices at 260 Town Hall Drive, Suite A. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, and $25 for non-members. For more information, call 919-463-7150 or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.
Presented by Credit Suisse, the event was conducted at the UPS Tarmac at 1480 International Drive and sponsored by Delta Air Lines, ResCare, HMS Host, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, UPS, Food Lion, Sheetz, Fitness Connection, Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Hooters and Mac’s Tavern of Cary.
Morrisville Police Receive Reaccreditation Morrisville Police Department received its reaccreditation recently from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). “Being reaccredited means we continue to demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence in policy and practices,” said Police Chief Ira Jones.
For more information on the event and Special Olympics North Carolina, visit www.sonc.net.
The Morrisville department has been accredited since 2009.
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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY ‘Thriving Through Challenge and Change’ Topic at Quarterly K.N.O.W. Luncheon
‘Movies in the Park’ Features ‘The Hunger Games’
Deidre Hughley of Hughley Interprises is the Knowledgeable Network of Women’s Luncheon speaker for July.
Town of Morrisville Parks and Recreation Department presents “The Hunger Games” as part of its free Movies in the Park series on Friday, June 21 at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Pkwy.
Speaking about how to thrive through challenge and change, Hughley will discuss bouncing back from setbacks, withstanding pressure and maintaining a positive perspective, and navigating disappointments. Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at Prestonwood Country Club, the luncheon cost is $25 for Morrisville Chamber of Commerce members (and $45 for non-members). The K.N.O.W. series is designed to support the development of professional women through innovative and creative programming. Each event provides opportunities for growth, networking and making connections. For more information, call 919-463-7155 or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.
Although the film will begin about 8:30 p.m., food is available from several vendors beginning at 6 p.m. Among the food trucks expected on site are Big Mike’s BBQ, Captain Poncho’s, Marmadukes, Gussy’s Greek Food, American Meltdown, and Humble Pig. Be sure to bring chairs, blankets and drinks to the event. For information, call 919-463-7101 or email jworsdale@townofmorrisville.org.
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Health Decisions, MedPro Rx, and BioAgilytix Honored as Top Triangle Area Entrepreneurs Three Triangle area business leaders were named Business Leader Magazine’s 2013 Top Entrepreneurs in the Triangle area. Michael Rosenberg, MD, MPH, the CEO of Health Decisions Inc. – a clinical research organization – was honored, along with Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane, CEO of MedPro Rx, a specialized pharmacy services company; and James Petrilla, President and CEO of BioAgilytix Labs, a bioanalytics firm.
A special “First Responders Thank You Luncheon” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at Perimeter Studio and Conference Center in Morrisville. Cost for the luncheon is $15 for Morrisville Chamber of Commerce members. The center is located at 1100 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 118. Sponsors for the event include REX UNC Health Care,
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New Waffle House to Open Near RTP A new Waffle House is scheduled to open near Research Triangle Park in South Durham, near the intersection of T.W. Alexander Avenue and South Miami Boulevard.
“Business Leader once again is thrilled to present these very special awards to honor and recognize the Triangle’s leading entrepreneurs,” said Publisher Stephen Reynolds. “The Triangle has such a strong, successful and diverse entrepreneurial community. Whether serving those in need or working on breakthrough innovations in health care, these winners are changing people’s lives. We thank each of our finalists for years of hard work and passion to make a difference.” Each year since 1996, Business Leader has honored executive leaders in the Triangle through its Top Entrepreneur Awards, recognizing those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership attributes and innovative approaches to enhance their company’s industry status. This year’s event was held at Brier Creek Country Club in North Raleigh.
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, The Chef’s Academy and Atlantic Tire & Service.
The new location will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No firm opening date yet, according to the company – but the location is accepting employment applications at 1-866-923-3530 (for Unit #556). Waffle House, based in Norcross, GA, has been in business for more than 50 years. For more information, visit www.wafflehouse.com.
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919 ›› COMMUNITY Pradhan, Sapp Keynote ProductCampRTP ‘Unconference’ in Morrisville Nitin Pradhan and Armistead Sapp headlined the recent ProductCampRTP event at the Perimeter Studio and Conference Center in Morrisville.
June Golf Event Benefits PCHS Athletics Program An afternoon of golf and fun to benefit the Panther Creek High School athletics program is planned for Friday, June 14, at the Preserve at Jordan Lake. A $95 entry fee for the 2013 Catamount Classic Golf Outing includes green and cart fees for one person; a player bag with balls, towels and other items; lunch; a barbecue dinner (with sponsored beer and wine); and prizes for the winners and other competitions. Utilizing a “Captain’s Choice” format, the event begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. To register or obtain additional information, visit www. panthercreekathletics.com. For more information on the golf course, visit www.thepreservegolf.com.
Pradhan is the CEO and President of Launch Dream LLC and the former Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. He also founded Public Private Innovations, the nation’s first federal technology accelerator.
NitinPradhan A premiere event for product management, product marketing and marketing professionals, the free event was described as an “unconference” at which attendees were
Sapp is the Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence R&D and P20 at SAS, heading three divisions at SAS Institute’s world headquarters in Cary.
Senior Southern-Style BBQ and Bingo Planned Morrisville seniors can enjoy a special Southern Style BBQ and Bingo event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. This evening of dining, bingo, prizes, and fun includes a catered dinner and playing for cash prizes. Registration is required. Resident fee is $5, plus $1 for bingo card. For more information, call 919-463-7100, or visit www.townofmorrisville.org.
Armistead Sapp requested to “bring your ideas, lead a session in your area of expertise, facilitate a roundtable, network or volunteer.” More information on the May event is available at www.productcamprtp.org.
Celebrate Senior Citizens Day At Shiloh Park in Morrisville A free celebration of National Senior Citizens Day is planned at 12 p.m. in Morrisville on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Shiloh Park, 922 Church St. Seniors are welcome to participate in a hot dog lunch (with all the trimmings), Bocce Ball, and relaxation in the shade with friends. Reserve a spot at the event by calling the Cedar Fork Community Center at 919-463-7100, or visit www.townofmorrisville.org for information.
Dine with Farmers From Western Wake Market Western Wake Farmers’ Market plans a Farm-to-Fork dinner at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 13 at The Umstead Hotel and Spa. The multi-course dinner will showcase one-of-a-kind dishes prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Scott Crawford, utilizing a variety of locally-grown ingredients from farmers and vendors at the local farmers’ market.
Morrisville Seeks Youth Sports Coaches The Town of Morrisville seeks positive role models to serve as youth sports coaches. Local residents who are sports-minded and who want to enhance the lives of local
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youths in the community can contact Jason Simpson, Athletic Programs Supervisor, at 919-463-7118; or Bryan Rhea, Athletic Program Specialist at 919-463-7117. No previous experience is required, and training is provided.
Several local farmers will be on hand at the event, which will include local beer, wine and music. Tickets are $100 before May 28, and $125 until June 6. For more information, visit www. westernwakefarmersmarket.org.
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919 ‹‹ COMMUNITY Pfeiffer Institute Reach Now Open in Morrisville Pfeiffer Institute Reach is now open at 600 Airport Blvd., Suite 600, in Morrisville. Providing affordable individual, couple, and family services, Pfeiffer Institute Reach clinicians help clients cope with depression, anxiety, couple or family problems, parenting, grief, stress, life transitions, conflict resolution, and more.
Celebrate Independence Day With Morrisville Fireworks, Traditional Pancake Breakfast
Sessions are available for day, evening, and weekend appointments at a cost of only $30 (and a sliding scale fee is available for those in financial need).
Morrisville Community Park features a community fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3 at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Pkwy.
For information, call 919-941-2900 or visit www.PfeifferReach.org.
The park opens for the free event at 7 p.m., with fireworks expected to begin at about 9:30 p.m. Residents can bring chairs, blankets, drinks and snacks – but glass containers, coolers and alcohol are prohibited. Music is planned, and vendors may be present. And, on Thursday, July 4, a special Independence Day Pancake Breakfast is planned at Fire Station 1, (200 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville). Planned for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., firefighters will prepare the traditional holiday breakfast in the bays of the station. Tickets are available in advance for $1 (12 and under) and $3 (adults) at the Cedar Forks Community Center, the Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center and the Parks and Recreation Department Administration offices. Tickets on the day of the event are $3 (12 and under) and $5 (adults) – but availability is limited. Visit www.townofmorrisville.org for more information.
‘Yaadein’ Musical Event Features More Than 20 Artists in Morrisville Ravi Reddy Allstate Insurance presents Yaadein, a special event featuring more than 20 artists at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Hindu Society of North Carolina in Morrisville. Organized by the Indian Talent Discovery Foundation, Yaadein (Memories) will “highlight the golden era of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar” with music, singing and uniquely choreographed dancing. In addition, more than a dozen individuals in North Carolina will be honored at the event for their service to the community. VIP tickets are $20 (regular tickets are $10), and go on sale in July at www.itdfoundation.org or by calling 919-342-8678. A catered dinner by Saffron Indian Restaurant is available at an additional charge. Hindu Society of North Carolina is located at 309 Aviation Parkway.
Short Takes Cedar Fork Community Center (1050B Town Hall Drive) and Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center (1301 Morrisville Parkway) now provide free wireless Internet service…Raleigh-Durham International Airport now has three daily nonstop flights to the West Coast. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both added non-stop service to Los Angeles recently, joining United Airlines’ non-stop flight to San Francisco…RTP’s Quintiles recently signed a five-year deal with BristolMyers Squibb Co. to provide global support for central lab work, biomarker testing and assay development… Wake Forest-based PowerSecure International, an energy services company with a Morrisville facility, recently acquired Solais Lighting of Connecticut…Morrisville Innovation Foundation launched its website at www.morrisvilleinnovation.org. The new Morrisville economic development website also is now available at www.choosemorrisville. org… Among the winners of the PTA’s Reflections district-level contest: Brennan Stride, Mills Park 919 Magazine MV
Middle School (Music); India Crews, Panther Creek High School (Visual Arts)… Among the campus winners in the 3rd Annual PAGE of Wake County Spelling Bee: Keshav Javvadi, Mills Park Middle; Rohan Rao, Cedar Fork Elementary; Balasai Anirudhu (Ani) Bommu, Morrisville Elementary…Morrisville’s TearScience recently was featured on a nationally televised episode of “The Doctors” (broadcast locally on WRAL Television). The daytime show included a discussion of TearScience’s LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System, which treats dry eye – an ailment affecting 23 million Americans…Former Green Hope High School basketball coach and athletic director Mickey Bissette, retired recently from his position as Wake Forest-Rolesville High School boys basketball coach…The Washington Post ranked Green Hope High School at 554 in its “American’s Most Challenging High Schools” list…John Abram Agency, a Nationwide insurance firm, has moved to 2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 101, in Morrisville…Legacy Academy June | July 2013
recently celebrated its grand re-opening under new management at 10250 Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville. For information, call 919-655-0655… Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s “Take It From the Top” event in May featured Tekelec President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. De Lange…Morrisville Police Department and Safe Kids North Carolina sponsored Operation Medicine Drop – a “pill take back” event in May at the Target on Market Center Drive…Town of Morrisville conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May for the Barbee Road and Fiona Circle improvement project, which paved Barbee Road from Everette Fields Road to Grace Point Drive and the small stretch of Fiona Circle. In addition, sidewalk connections were provided to Church Street…Morrisville’s Community Emergency Response Team, which educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area, conducted a training session in April. For information on future training sessions, email secretary@morrisville-cert.org… www.919Magazine.com
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Food, Fine Wine And Much More!
Rotary event attendees
Rotary Club of Morrisville’s 5th Annual Wines Around the World event was a big success and a fun time recently at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s General Aviation Terminal. Proceeds from the event support several local charities, including Life Experiences, The Carying Place, Flight of Hope, Boys and Girls Homes of N.C., and The Miracle League of the Triangle.
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Enjoying Wines Around the World event at RDU
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Families Discovering the Benefits of Lango Kids RTP
Foreign Language Immersion Program Develops Awareness, Understanding Families throughout the Research Triangle Park area are discovering the benefits of Lango Kids RTP, a foreign language immersion program for children between the ages of 18 months and 11 years offering French, Mandarin, and Spanish. “At Lango Kids RTP, we take great pride in the entire family learning together,” said Jessica Hope Murrell, owner and operator. “Our parent communication serves as the first link for families to start the conversation at home regarding the importance of global diversity, awareness, and understanding.”
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Murrell, a 2007 graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, started Lango Kids RTP after the birth of her daughter, Kennedy. “As Kennedy got older, I knew I wanted her to have the advantages that come with learning a second language,” said Murrell. “And I knew that what I desired for my daughter is something that many other families desired for their children as well.” Despite a sharp downturn in the economy and few job prospects for college graduates, Murrell unleashed the tenacity she learned 919 Magazine MV
from her parents — moving forward partnerships with schools, community with a business plan and starting the organizations, and summer camp Triangle’s premiere language offerings. Murrell derives great immersion program. satisfaction from knowing she is instrumental in bringing the love of Lango Kids RTP learning language and culture together teachers and the families for families throughout the Triangle. of the students they serve believe in the power of Lango Kids RTP classes are offered throughout second language acquisition: the Triangle. To contact or for more information, Research shows that call (919) 802-7329, email Langokidsrtp@gmail. children who learn to speak a second language experience accelerated developmental and cognitive growth, improved problem solving and critical thinking skills, and enhanced creativity. The highly skilled and passionate Lango teachers provide engaging and interactive classes where JESSICA HOPE MURRELL kids not only learn the new language and culture, but also the importance of being inquisitive, open, and understanding of others, all the Lango Kids RTP Profile while making new friends. OWNER: Jessica Hope Murrell Lango Kids RTP first YEAR OPENED: 2011 WEBSITE: www.langokidsrtp.com began offering classes in 2011, EMAIL: Langokidsrtp@gmail.com and has since taught more FACEBOOK: Lango Kids RTP than 400 students through PHONE: 919-802-7329
At Lango Kids RTP, we take great pride in the entire family learning together.
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Winters’ Favorite Way to Unwind? Preparing One of His Favorite Meals After a busy day at work, one of Brandon Winters’ favorite ways to unwind is cooking. “There’s just something about preparing food that reminds me of being around family,” the Davis Park resident said. “My Mom did a great job raising me to associate a home-cooked meal with family.” Winters – who grew up in Durham and attended Riverside High School – said he got the “Delicious Tilapia” recipe from a former girlfriend. “I learned from her a fulfilling meal does not have to be heavy – and freshness makes a difference. This particular dish I like to prepare for company.” Winters began working a Picasso Pawn on a part-time basis – and is still employed there today…18 years later.
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Ingredients: 4 large
Tilapia fillets
4 large
Potatoes
2 large
Green bell peppers
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Serrano peppers
1 large
Tomato
Sprig
Fresh parsley
Bottle
(or fresh squeezed)
Lemon juice
Tbsp
Olive oil
To taste
Paprika
To taste
Salt
To taste
Pepper
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Brandon’s Delicious Tilapia Directions:
1. Start by seasoning ea ch fillet with salt, pepper and a generous portion of paprika. 2. Place fillets into a lar ge plastic bag and fill with lemon juice and place back into the refrig erator to marinate for one hour mi nimum. 3. Peel the potatoes an d slice them about an inch thick. 4. Cut the tomato into small wedges. 5. Slice the green bell pe ppers and the Serrano peppers . 6. Place all the vegetab les into a good size pot (such as an 8� x 8�), seasoning generously wi th salt, pepper, paprika and pa rsley.
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7. Fill the pot with water and a little olive oil, until the liquids barely cover the veggies and bring to a bo il. Continue boiling until the potatoes are nearly done . 8. Place tilapia fillets on the bed of veggies in the po t and cover. This does not tak e long to cook the fish (5 min., or whenever the fish is flaky ). 9. Remove the fillets (be careful to keep them intact), pla te with the veggies and good bre ad to sop up the delicious jui ces.
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Hiking Biking Fishing Boating Picnicking and More!
Lake Crabtree Country Park Offers Great Outdoors in Your Backyard A beautiful lake-front setting, plenty of amenities, and opportunities to fish, boat, hike, mountain bike, picnic, play volleyball and horseshoes, study nature – or just take in the great outdoors and watch the water. It’s all available at Lake Crabtree County Park, a 215-acre site adjacent to the 520-acre flood control lake fed by Crabtree Creek, located only minutes from the Morrisville area.
The park hosts more than seven miles of trails for one of its primary activities: Year-round mountain biking. Among the variety of trails in the park: • The Old Beech Nature Trail, a 0.6 mile interpretive walking trail. • Paved trails that are easily accessible to all park visitors. • The multi-purpose Highland Trail loops, open to mountain bikers, hikers and joggers. • The Lake Trail, for hikers only. But Lake Crabtree park, located at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, offers visitors much
more than just hiking and biking. Among the other activities: • Individual picnic tables (with and without grills) scattered throughout the park. • Three group picnic shelters, available for a fee – each adjacent to restrooms, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts (horseshoes, badminton, volleyball and softball equipment is available). • Catch-and-release fishing from the pier and platform (including a Tackle Loaner Program).
Lake Crabtree County Park Profile ADDRESS: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville PHONE: 919-460-3390 EMAIL: lakecrabtree@wakegov.com WEBSITE: www.wakegov.com/parks ENTRANCE FEE: No charge GENERAL HOURS: 8 a.m.-sunset, 7 days a week
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• A year-round launch for fishing, sailing, rowing and paddling boats. In addition, the park rents sailboats, rowboats, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks from mid-April through mid-October. The park is open year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) seven days a week from 8 a.m. to sunset – although some seasonal changes occur. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and no overnight camping or lake swimming is allowed. Admission to the park is free. For additional information, call 919-460-3390, email lakecrabtree@wakegov.com, or visit www.wakegov.com/parks.
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Record 2012 for NC Farmers, And Big Projections This Year North Carolina farmers experienced a record year in 2012, and projections are up in several categories this year, according to government agencies. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, North Carolina winter wheat plantings in 2013 are expected at 960,000 acres – up a whopping 16 percent over last year. In addition, corn plantings this year are expected at 890,000 acres – up 3 percent over last year. Flue-cured tobacco farmers and hay producers also project increased acreage this year. In 2012, North Carolina farmers produced record yields per acre of cotton, peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes, according to figures released by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. SOURCE: NC Department of Agriculture
Raleigh Adds 20 Miles of New Trails to its Greenway System Raleigh added 20 miles of new trails to the Capital Area Greenway System, with the opening of the lower section of the Neuse River Trail. The new section generally runs along the Neuse River and extends all the way to the Wake County/Johnston County line. In addition, three bridges now cross the waterway, providing trail connections into Wake Forest and Knightdale. The trail is a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway, with numerous boardwalks, that winds its way through such diverse settings as wetlands, mature forests, creeks, agriculture fields, and several parks. Parking is available in several locations. For more information, visit www.raleighnc.gov. SOURCE: Raleigh Parks and
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Recreation Department’s Leisure Ledger
Number of Paddlings Drops At North Carolina Schools
Fewer North Carolina school districts are using paddling to enforce discipline, according to a new North Carolina State Board of Education report. About a dozen school districts in the state still allow corporal punishment. Local school boards make the decision on whether to permit paddling. The report indicated a 55 percent drop in paddling in the 2011-2012 school year, with 404 incidents counted. Two out of three paddlings last year were in Robeson County. SOURCE: NC State Board of Education
NC Film Industry Off to a Fast Start After Record Year in 2012 Last year was a record-breaking year for the film industry in North Carolina – and 2013 is off to a fast start as well. Productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $376 million and created more than 4,100 crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce, according to the North Carolina Film Office. All told, productions created nearly 20,000 job opportunities — including talent and background extra positions — for North Carolinians (eclipsing 2011’s $220 million in spending and 3,300 crew positions). Nearly 50 productions registered with the state film office and filmed in North Carolina in 2012. Those productions amassed over 4,100 production days with filming taking place in more than 30 of the state’s 100 counties. Highlights of the 2012 year include the production of the blockbuster feature Iron Man 3 and Season 2 of the award winning television drama Homeland. SOURCE: NC Film Office
Highway Deaths Increase, But Numbers Still Below Averages North Carolina saw roadway deaths increase last year, but state Department of Transportation figures show the number is still down significantly from a few years ago. NCDOT reports 1,224 people were killed in automobile accidents in 2012 – including 23 bicyclists and 170 pedestrians. That compares with an average of 1,560 between 2001 and 2006. June | July 2013
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919 Magazine: Leesville/Creedmoor Road Edition • Anthony Muttillo marks his first year as principal at Leesville Road High, which celebrates 20 years since its opening in 1993 • Lessville’s Mark Stiles shares his love of music with eager students • Noah Butler demonstrates the best attributes of middle school students • Hilburn Academy 6th Graders help save sea turtles, one towel at a time
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• Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, where North Raleigh’s seniors go for events, fun, and socializing • North Raleigh’s Gonzalez Family knows the importance of family, friends and community • After a rewarding and successful career as an architect, Stonebridge resident Mark Hall now enjoys his passions • Sanderson High’s Connor McCaffrey shines academically, musically -- and athletically
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919 Magazine: Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake • Falls Lake and the Falls Lake Dam: A thorough look at a wonderful part of the Triangle • Wakefield’s Curtis Family finds hosting an exchange student very rewarding • Susan Martin leads the Wakefied Rotary Club and its efforts to assist local youths • A look at Wakefield High School’s Just Think First ongoing initiative, and founder Vivian Wells
919 Magazine: Wake Forest Edition • Police Chief Jeffrey Leonard provides residents tips on preventing crime in Wake Forest • The Deran and Lesley Coe Family enjoys life in Wake Forest • Heritage High’s Ryan Varner is dedicated and caring, on and off the lacrosse field • Volunteer Dorothy Maynard enthusiastically shares smiles, passion for Northern Wake seniors June | July 2013
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Spring Carnival At Cedar Fork Cotton candy, face painting and inflatables were just a few of the attractions for people attending Cedar Fork Elementary School’s Spring Carnival in May in Morrisville. The Morrisville Police and Fire departments made special appearances as well at the annual event.
7th Grader Alyssa Thompson was a volunteer at this fun-filled Spring Carnival.
The Adderly family enjoyed a day full of games, prizes, raffles, and music!
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919 ›› FINAL BELL Raleigh Ranks
#3 in U.S.
For Growth of Women-Owned Businesses A recent American Express report ranks North Carolina third in the nation in terms of the growth in the number of women-owned businesses. North Carolina trailed only Georgia and Texas on the list, and was the only state to see growth of more than 100 percent. The firm’s Open Study report indicated 267,000 women-owned businesses currently in North Carolina, which represents a 90 percent increase since 1997 (compared to a 59 percent increase nationally). States with the lowest growth rate for womenowned businesses included Alaska, West Virginia, Iowa, Ohio and Kansas. SOURCE: American Express Open Study
Seventy-eight percent of all residents in the RaleighCary area feel safe walking along at night where they live – the second highest percentage among the 50 largest U.S. Metropolitan areas. In new information released by Gallop, Raleigh-Cary tied with DenverAurora, CO, in second place. Both trailed Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN in the rankings. Memphis, TN, was identified as the metro area where residents felt the least safe, followed by New Orleans, LA, Riverside-San Bernardino, CA, HoustonBaytown, TX and Jacksonville, FL.
Raleigh/Cary Residents
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Annual Financial Report
By the Numbers
Where to Start a Business? Raleigh Ranks
Here’s a look at Raleigh, by the numbers:
Parks
217 Acres of Parkland
9,424 Community Centers
26 Miles of Streets
1,050 Streetlights
33,067 Miles of Water Mains
2,204 Square Miles
145 Sworn Police Officers
777 Fire Stations
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National Federation of Independent Business ranks Raleigh as the second best place in the U.S. to start a business. Raleigh gains accolades in the rankings due to a burgeoning population, safety, affordable housing, and a fast-growing job market. Number one on the list was California’s Silicon Valley. Following Raleigh on the list was Madison, WI; Austin, TX; and Boulder, CO. SOURCE: National Federation of Independent Business
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BEST QUALITY OF LIFE Business Facilities magazine ranked Raleigh as having the Best Quality of Life in the U.S. in 2012. SOURCE: Business Facilities magazine
Working Mothers In Raleigh In a Good Spot Raleigh ranks as the number 14 best city for working mothers to live and thrive, according to Forbes magazine.
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