Where Do You Belong?
Updated: Sep 20
A sense of belonging is an abstract concept, yet we know when we're part of a family, community and team.
We feel the connection.
I respond to genuine stories and authentic actions. A strong sense of belonging motivates others towards actionable goals. Social groups form through routine and collective experiences in the spaces we gather, which builds stronger communities. Neighbors help neighbors and care about what's happening in their life.
Connection uplifts.
Connection is the heart behind our Promotional Partners Cares Program.
All around the triangle and NC, we support numerous organizations who reinforce that by working together we solve mental, physical, social and economic challenges. Through our Promotional Partners Cares Program, we've applied our core values into our community framework all year, and since incorporating in 2007. As we've grown, so has our investments in the community. We stopped counting service hours when they surpassed 100,000 hours. Over the past 19 years, together, we've given back almost $100,000 to the local community through our Cares Program. Each of our investments in the community is because of your partnership with us. Without your support, we would not be able to give back.
Our 2026 investments represent 5% of our net profits, which means as our partner you're giving back to programs & organizations that are making a difference!
Thank you.
Together, in 2026 we've supported athletics, health & wellness, education, business development and locally community projects.
What's our why?
Why Do We Support Athletics?
Athletics encode powerful life lessons. Not everyone is a winner, but it's how we respond to set backs that often defines our personal outcomes. Team & individual sports build unity and create a sense of belonging that's larger than self. Sports teach us resilience and how to manage stress for successful outcomes.
2026 Investments:
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics for over 10 years,
Apex Cougar Club Boosters since 2018
Felton Grove Booster Club since 2025.
Over the past 19 years, we have supported:
Apex Friendship High Booster Club, Elite Football
Fuquay-Varnia Police LETR, Green Hope HS Football
Green Hope HS Booster Club, Lufkin Road Booster Club
Methodist University Athletic Program, Moncure School Race
Oxford Hunt Swim Team, Triangle Flight Basketball, West Raleigh Baseball
Why Do We Support Health & Wellness?
We support several community partners addressing the mental & physical health of our community. When individuals have stability in their life- a place to live, food to eat, good health and someone that cares about them; everything is easier. Before we can educate the mind, it's essential that our basic needs are met.
2026 Investments:
Amplify Health- formerly Advance Community Health since 2025
Apex Farmer's Market since 2024
NeighborUp
Poe Center since 2020
Sage Crossing
WakeMed Foundation since 2016
Why Do We Support Education?
Investing in yourself keeps individuals on a path to successful outcomes. Learning doesn't stop with a degree. Often life's lessons in business are learned outside the conventional classroom. Interpersonal skills develop by working along side professionals in the workplace. Job shadowing, internships and mentoring is a schools without walls. These types of experience accelerate student learning. Nothing beats practical application. We've excited to see others soar.
2026 Investments:
Apex High School Academy of Information & Technology
Fire Safety Education Coloring Books for students
Over the past 19 years we have supported organizations around the NC through sponsorship, donations, interns, job shadowing, volunteering, board service or as a speaker. Investments varied by organization, but include: Apex High Academy of Information Technology Board Member, Apex Friendship High Business Alliance Board Member, Apex Public School Foundation, Apex Elementary PTA, Apex High Business Alliance, American Marketing Association- Methodist University, Davis Drive Elementary, Davis Drive Middle School Business Alliance, Friends of Cary Elementary, Green Hope Business Alliance, Kraft YMCA We Build People Campaign, Wake Tech Foundation, Wake Christian Academy Yearbook, WCPSS Leadership Conference, WCPSS Great Expectations
Why Do We Support Business?
Symbiotic relationships exists between entrepreneurs & the community we serve, creating a thriving community. Supporting the business community with meaningful introductions, collaborations and commerce levels up all businesses. Pay it forward, always.
Apex Peak Performer since 2018- Silver Level
2026 project investments:
Run the Peak
Peak Summit Series
First Responders
Women in Business Series
Over the past 19 years we have supported our local chambers of commerce through service, mentorship, sponsorship, donations, speaker and donated to numerous events & programs.
Service: Apex Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Apex Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Apex Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Chair, Apex Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, Fuquay-Varina Chamber Board Member & Board Chair, Fuquay-Varina Chamber Government Affairs Committee & Chair
Holly Springs Chamber Government Affairs Committee & Chair
Speaker: Apex Chamber of Commerce, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce
Creating the foundation for the current Apex Chamber Women's Series
Sponsorships:
Fuquay-Varina Chamber Women’s Summit, Fuquay-Varina Women's Club
Fuquay- Varina Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, Holly Springs Chamber Women's Empowerment Series, Holly Springs Chamber Grapes & Grains
Donations to numerous all three chamber of commerce events & programs
Additional Business Development Programs:
Apex Shero Conference, LaunchApex, Triangle Women's Power Lunch
Why Do We Support Local Community Programs?
We feel a sense of belonging!
When your family needs assistance you show up. As a business owner, I know the days are long, but the years are short. Leaving behind a legacy of care is why we help our neighbors. Without each of our partners, we don't thrive. Giving back to individuals and organizations making a difference keeps our community strong.
Think Apex Day since 2022
American Legion Post 124 since
Sips & Tips- Downtown Apex Business Initiative
Town of Apex Halle Tree & Wreath since 2008
Over the past 19 years we have supported:
Apex Rotary Club, Apex Police Christmas with a Copy, Apex Latino Festival, Handy Hugo- MDA Shamrocks, Habitat For Humanity, Hope Line, Life Experiences Auction, MPS Society, NeighborUp, formerly Western Wake Crisis Ministry, Peak City Gala of Hope, Peak Lab Rescue, Pretty in Pink- Apex HS DECA, St Jude Childhood Cancer, Safe Kids Wake County, Shield NC, Triangle Flight of Honor, Western Wake Women's Club, White Oak Foundation
Why Do We Serve?
Together, we accomplish more.
Current 2026 Service:
Apex Festival Commission- PeakFest since 2010
Apex Rotary Club- since 2009
Over the past 19 years we have supported:
Apex Downtown Business Association - as president and board member
Apex High Academy of Information & Technology Board Member
Before we provide visionary assurance, united purpose to our clients- its essential to understand the full story behind their brand. Community investment is the heartbeat behind our brand. Stronger narratives are crafted through an understanding of one's values.
Knowing where you belong matters. Human connection makes a difference.
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