Liz Simpers is no stranger to the citizens of Wake Forest. She has served the community in a variety of ways, in both a civic and professional capacity and as a volunteer. As the Town’s Chamber of Commerce President, she is excited about the future of the business community.

Barely eight months after its launch, The Loading Dock Wake Forest is exceeding expectations. It has already become an important economic and community hub for the Town’s growing cadre of entrepreneurs, with a variety of businesses, events, and community participation.

Blue Force Technologies, Inc., an aircraft manufacturer, is tapping Wake Forest for a new Integration Facility expected to create 125 engineering and manufacturing jobs over the next few years.

Merritt Properties, a flex/light industrial developer based originally out of Baltimore, Maryland, celebrated the opening of their newest home in Wake Forest, Capital Business Park, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 4. While the grand opening included the first two of seven buildings, long-term plans for the project include a total of seven buildings for flex and light industrial use, creating space and growth opportunities for local businesses.

SixFour3, a premier fastpitch softball training facility who is opening its third location in Wake Forest this summer, has already hit a homer in town alongside the Town’s Park, Recreation, and Cultural Department.