This has been a challenging and stressful year for business. We too worry about the future but we can't stick our head in the sand either. If there is a way we can help our community rebound, it's to keep the ideas and energy flowing- those are a FREE way to give back! As soon as the shelter in place order went into place, we decided we could use some goodwill,
so we used a social media poll to gather input for a shop a local program. When folks could start moving about the area again, we left FREE shop local tags outside our door in the downtown area, encouraging by-passers to pick up one and share stories of ways they were supporting local.
Innovation always brings new opportunities and serving on non-profit boards & committees makes a difference for those that support us.
What have we been doing with our time since March?
Volunteering with the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce board of directors to develop our 2021 work-plan & board transition
Working with Apex Rotarians to design a new way to celebrate the holidays this year! (It's still top secret, but keep following our social media for the exciting details)
Discussing Apex PeakFest ideas for 2021
Sharing expertise to pay it forward to other distributors by contributing to best practices story in Advantages Magazine, an ASI publication.
Sharing how to grow your brand to new heights, with local businesses.
How have we financially made an impact? By supporting:
Safe Kids through or year-long give back program & Popsicle contest
Poe Learning Center's virtual meeting regarding Human Trafficking (Sept 29th post)
The Apex Public School Foundation's efforts to raise awareness & generate income for the foundation
The annual Fire Safety Council coloring book- did you know it was National Fire Safety Month? Learn more about fire safety here.
The annual We Build People Campaign for Kraft Family YMCA
The Apex Chamber of Commerce Peak Performer Breakfast for our First Responder's & annual Savor Apex Celebration for the members.