Cary Spotlight | Issue #173

Cary Welcomes TheraFriends, FUJIFILM's Economic Impact, and Japanese PM's NC Visit

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 Step Into Inclusion with TheraFriends: Cary Event Aims to Empower Community

📰 FUJIFILM Diosynth Bolsters North Carolina Economy with $1.2 Billion Investment and 680 New Jobs

📰 North Carolina Hosts Japanese Prime Minister, Celebrating Economic and Cultural Ties

💎 Simplified Offers: The New Trend Boosting Business Success

💎 Digging Too Close: How Boring Company’s Tunnel Vision Disrupted Vegas Monorail

📅 Business Networking Events in Our Area

😀 Quote of the Day

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Question: Who is the inventor of Scrabble, the iconic board game?

A) Al Gore B) Alfred Butts C) Alfred Hitchcock

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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Step Into Inclusion with TheraFriends: Cary Event Aims to Empower Community

This event is happening tonight. Residents of Cary, NC, are invited to an evening of solidarity and support for a more inclusive community.

TheraFriends Community Partnership is hosting a fundraiser, "Together for Inclusion: Making our Community Accessible for All." The event will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 6 PM to 8 PM at 3490 Kildaire Farm Rd, Suite 186. Tickets are priced at $50 per person, which includes small bites, wine, and beer.

This event, part of a broader effort to ensure everyone, regardless of their abilities, has equal access to opportunities, will feature a mix of activities designed to foster community engagement and enjoyment. Attendees can look forward to a casual evening of mingling, music, and dancing, with no strict dress code—comfort and personal expression are encouraged.

The fundraiser will also include a raffle, a silent auction, and a cozy low-sensory space to ensure comfort for all guests. All proceeds will go towards supporting TheraFriends Community Partnership, which works tirelessly to provide accessible pediatric therapy services and foster an inclusive environment through programs, resources, and community collaboration.

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FUJIFILM Diosynth Bolsters North Carolina Economy with $1.2 Billion Investment and 680 New Jobs

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is significantly expanding its Holly Springs operation with a $1.2 billion investment, aiming to create 680 new jobs and elevate the total investment at the site to $3.2 billion by 2031.

Governor Roy Cooper noted this as a testament to the strong economic ties between North Carolina and Japan, which continue to generate substantial employment and economic opportunities in the state.

The development underlines Holly Springs' strategic efforts to cement its position as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences leader. The upcoming facility, offering an average salary of $109,000 for the new positions, will be one of the largest biopharmaceutical plants in the nation. Read Full Article

North Carolina Hosts Japanese Prime Minister, Celebrating Economic and Cultural Ties

Governor Roy Cooper hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in North Carolina, marking the visit with a declaration of "North Carolina and Japan Friendship Day."

The visit showcased the strategic importance of North Carolina in international relations and economic development, highlighted by tours of Honda Aircraft Co. and the North Carolina Japan Center.

The Prime Minister's visit also underscored the academic connections through a historic visit to NC State's Centennial Campus, celebrating nearly seven decades of international diplomatic visits.

The visit culminated in a luncheon at the Executive Mansion, reinforcing the strong bonds between the two regions. Read Full Story
 

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Simplified Offers: The New Trend Boosting Business Success

Companies are increasingly adopting a simplified approach to their business offers, focusing on a single, clear outcome that aligns with customer preferences.

This shift away from the traditional practice of bundling numerous features, bonuses, and benefits into complex packages is based on the recognition that customers value clarity and simplicity over complexity. By concentrating on one specific outcome that resonates with potential buyers, businesses are making their proposals easier to understand and more appealing.

This strategic refinement also enhances the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. By creating separate landing pages for each distinct outcome, businesses can tailor their messaging and offers more precisely, which not only simplifies the customer’s decision-making process but also improves memory retention of the offer.

This focused approach often results in a significant boost in profitability, demonstrating that simplicity can indeed lead to success in today’s competitive marketplace.

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Digging Too Close: How Boring Company’s Tunnel Vision Disrupted Vegas Monorail

In an effort to build a network of innovative underground transit tunnels in Las Vegas, workers from Elon Musk’s Boring Company mistakenly undermined the foundations of two pillars supporting the city's elevated monorail.

This incident, which exposed the foundations and compromised the safety of the structure, forced local officials to halt monorail operations temporarily, highlighting the project's risks.

The event underscores the technical and safety challenges involved in integrating new transportation technologies into existing urban infrastructures.

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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/

Discover Rare Treasures at Fearrington’s Private Estate Sale

In an effort to control crowd sizes and maintain a serene neighborhood atmosphere, an exclusive estate sale is set to take place in Fearrington Village, North Carolina, with attendance by appointment only. Interested shoppers must contact Mariah by phone or, preferably, through text at (919)717-9850 to schedule a time to explore the offerings. This unique shopping opportunity is part of a two-part event, ensuring that enthusiasts have ample time to discover the treasures within.

This weekend’s event will unveil a variety of high-end items, many of which have not been previously displayed. Among the highlighted finds are luxurious china sets, an assortment of Asian decor, and a vast collection of books, catering to diverse tastes and interests.

The sale will run for a limited time, with doors open from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, with no discounts offered on the final day.

Organized by Tobacco Road Downsizing, renowned for its expertise in managing estate sales across Central North Carolina, this event promises to be a well-curated showcase of significant and valuable items.

Upcoming Local Events

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

April 13th (Saturday)

April 14th (Sunday)

April 15th (Monday)

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

B) Alfred Butts

April 13 is the day Scrabble inventor Alfred Mosher Butts was born. He gave the world an iconic board game now played all over the world. Today, more than seven decades later, we live for “Triple Word Scores”! Not to mention, the strategic use of those mysterious blank tiles.

Now then, time to lift the lid on that game box, pick out your first seven letters, and begin! Don’t forget the Scrabble Dictionary. We don’t want any squabbles — which, by the way, happens to be a valuable Scrabble word (21 points)! It’s time to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E one of the world’s most iconic board games.

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