Cary Spotlight | Issue #166

Eclipse Animal Behavior Insights, Saving the Internet, Wegmans Withdraws, Small Business Resilience

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 NC State Leads Groundbreaking Study on Animal Behavior During Solar Eclipse

📰 Unsung Hero: The Software Engineer Who Could Have Saved the Internet

📰 Wegmans Pullout Prompts Financial Rethink for Cary's Fenton Development

💎The Backbone of the Economy: The Trials and Triumphs of Small Businesses

💎 Consistency is Key: How Businesses Can Earn Trust, Reputation, and Loyalty

📅 Business Networking Events in Our Area

😀 Quote of the Day

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NC State Leads Groundbreaking Study on Animal Behavior During Solar Eclipse

Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose and his team from NC State University are conducting a rare study to observe animal behavior during the total solar eclipse on April 8.

This follows a significant 2017 study that revealed unusual animal behaviors. They will observe animals at a Texas zoo in the eclipse's path and have launched a citizen science project to collect nationwide data.

The study aims to deepen understanding of how celestial events like solar eclipses affect animal behavior. Read full story

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Unsung Hero: The Software Engineer Who Could Have Saved the Internet

In a twist that reads like the plot of a cybersecurity thriller, Andres Freund, a San Francisco-based Microsoft engineer, may have single-handedly thwarted a significant cyberattack. This incident underscores the precarious nature of the internet's infrastructure, a complex, often ad-hoc assemblage of technology that, despite its fragility, underpins a substantial portion of the global economy.

Freund, a German-born software engineer specializing in PostgreSQL, an open-source database software, stumbled upon a potential cybersecurity disaster while performing routine maintenance. He discovered a backdoor in xz Utils, a part of the Linux operating system, which could have allowed hackers to gain unauthorized access to countless computers worldwide.

Freund's detection of the anomaly—a result of his keen observation and expertise—led to swift action to patch the vulnerability before it could be exploited. His actions have been lauded by tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and cybersecurity experts, who have emphasized the potentially catastrophic consequences had the backdoor been utilized by malicious actors. Read Full Article

Wegmans Pullout Prompts Financial Rethink for Cary's Fenton Development

Cary's Fenton development, an integral part of Cary's growth strategy, faces a pivotal adjustment to its development agreement.

This comes after the withdrawal of Wegmans, initially an anchor tenant, which impacted the developer's reimbursement for public infrastructure costs.

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss "Amendment Number 1 to the Development Agreement for the Fenton Mixed-Use Development," aimed at ensuring the developer is compensated for the significant investments made in the project's infrastructure. The amendment seeks to preserve the objectives of the original agreement while adapting to current circumstances. Read Full Agenda and Public Notices
 

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The Backbone of the Economy: The Trials and Triumphs of Small Businesses

Mike Walden, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, provides an insightful analysis into the role of small businesses in the economy, emphasizing their significance in employment and community engagement.

While acknowledging the advantages of small businesses, such as their flexibility and community ties, he also delves into the numerous challenges they face, including high failure rates and intense competition.

Walden discusses the impact of technological advancements and globalization, offering a nuanced perspective on how small businesses can navigate these challenges.

Despite the hurdles, he remains hopeful about the future of small businesses, viewing them as vital components of the economy and symbols of entrepreneurial spirit. Read Full Story

Consistency is Key: How Businesses Can Earn Trust, Reputation, and Loyalty

Nowadays, if there's a big difference between what a company says and what it does, people notice right away. They talk about it on social media and write reviews online. So, it’s really important for businesses to do what they say. This helps build trust, make their reputation stronger.

When a business is known for being trustworthy and always keeping its promises, more customers want stay loyal to that brand. Being able to trust a company makes people want to keep buying from it, even when there are lots of other choices out there.

But even the best companies make mistakes sometimes. When that happens, people are more likely to understand and forgive when something goes wrong. They know that everyone makes mistakes, and they keep being customers because they trust the company.

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Business Networking Events in Our Area

These networking events are about making connections and learning about other businesses and the people who own them so you can help them succeed and they can do the same for you.

NOTE: Some events have fees and/or require advanced registration. We only pulled events listed as taking place at venues in Cary, NC. Please explore the full calendar at the link below:

4/13/2024
Cary Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
Back Then Bar and Grill
107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27601
6:00PM – 8:00PM
https://rockstarconnect.com/cary-elite/

4/18/2024
Business Owners Meetup
Mellow Mushroom Cary
4300 NW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-gepfgqjc/events/299813200/

Credit: The Graceful Expressions Dance Company

Credit: David Cain

Don’t miss this beautiful production! This Saturday at the Cary Arts Center - shows at 1, 4 and 7! Click here for tickets!

Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.

April 6th (Saturday)

April 7th (Sunday)

April 8th (Monday)

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇

Marketed as the “Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling,” Twinkies are a beloved snack among children and adults alike. They were invented by James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company in Schiller Park, Illinois.

Like many inventions, Twinkies were a product of necessity, for a strawberry shortage led Dewar to fill his strawberry shortcakes with banana cream instead, which later became their own treat — Twinkies, a wonderfully delicious invention! National Twinkie Day is celebrated all across America on April 6.

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