Wake Forest's remarkable growth and sought-after status as a small-town community are accompanied by the adoption of a Housing Affordability Plan. The plan aims to address rapid growth challenges by expanding homeownership and creating affordable rental housing, ensuring a balanced approach to sustain the community and provide a welcoming living environment.

In 2022, a record number of new residents arrived in Wake County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. They may have found their way to any number of Greater Raleigh neighborhoods and suburbs -- including Wake Forest, but common to all of them is the need for housing.

The Firebox Theatre Company has continued to gain community interest since its debut production in 2022, with success attributed to proactive outreach, a growing social following, and creative collaborations, as well as offering children's acting classes. The theatre aims to foster a sense of community by promoting cooperation with other businesses, schools, and the local population.

Green Stream Technologies found itself cut off from valuable networking events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after reading an article about Atlantic Design and Manufacturing, CEO Karen Lindquist contacted its owner. The two companies collaborated to fill an order, leading to a successful partnership on other government projects.