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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🎙️ Cary Spotlight Connect: Something New Solutions
• 📰 News: William Peace University Offers Discounted Tuition
• 📰 News: Sports Tourism Strengthens Cary’s Economy and Community
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🎁 Conversations that connect Cary: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Something New Solutions

🎙️ Cary Spotlight Connect – Episode Title:
"Launch Your Idea Without Burning Out”

🎧 Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer
🎤 Guest: Andrea Millinder, Founder of Something New Solutions

Summary

In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, host Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Andrea Millinder, founder of Something New Solutions, who specializes in helping people turn long-held ideas into real, sustainable ventures. Drawing from two decades of experience in tech and leadership, along with her ICF coaching certification, Andrea partners with clients to design pathways that keep momentum going without overwhelming them. Her approach blends structured planning with personalized coaching, ensuring that each project moves forward in a way that feels achievable and energizing.

Beyond her one-on-one work, Andrea is deeply engaged in the Cary community. She facilitates networking groups, runs workshops on time management and wellness, and organizes retreats that help entrepreneurs reset and refocus. Through these efforts, she creates spaces where individuals can find clarity, build habits that support their goals, and connect with others who are equally driven to bring something new into the world.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Andrea helps clients launch big ideas without burning out

• The difference between coaching and consulting—and why collaboration matters

• Why accountability is key in turning plans into action

• Common pitfalls entrepreneurs face and how to avoid them

• How community and networking can fuel business growth

• The role of ICF certification in coaching excellence

Memorable Quotes

• “I help people bring their big ideas to life without burning out.” — Andrea Millinder

• “Momentum happens when you break work into manageable steps.” — Andrea Millinder

• “Entrepreneurs don’t need more ideas—they need support to act on them.” — Andrea Millinder

📣 Call to Action:

If you’re ready to finally launch that idea you’ve been sitting on, connect with Andrea Millinder at Something New Solutions. Don’t let your vision stay on the shelf—start building it today. Website: somethingnewsolutions.com

Just curious…

Andrea highlighted how passion, accountability, and support networks fuel successful launches. We’d love to hear your take!

William Peace University Offers Discounted Tuition

Wake Technical Community College and William Peace University have expanded their “Peace Pathways” partnership, providing guaranteed admission and reduced tuition for Wake Tech graduates who pursue a four-year degree. The updated agreement was formalized at a ceremony on Wake Tech’s Northern Campus.

Eligible students—those who complete an associate’s degree—can apply to William Peace without paying an application fee. Tuition under the program is set at $10,000 annually for in-person instruction and $290 per credit for online classes.

This initiative is designed to remove financial and procedural barriers that often hinder community college graduates from continuing their education. Courses completed at Wake Tech transfer directly to William Peace, streamlining the transition and maximizing students’ earlier academic work.

Key academic tracks include human resources, nursing, and criminal justice. With affordability and access as central goals, the program is already benefiting students enrolled this fall and is positioned to support many more in the years ahead.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Sports Tourism Strengthens Cary’s Economy and Community

Cary has built a reputation as a destination for major sports through three facilities: WakeMed Soccer Park, the USA Baseball National Training Complex, and Cary Tennis Park. These venues regularly host national and international competitions, bringing attention and visitors to the region.

WakeMed Soccer Park draws professional clubs and NCAA championships, while also hosting global events such as The Soccer Tournament, which alone generated more than $9 million in local spending in 2024. Long-term NCAA commitments through 2038 further secure Cary’s role as a premier host city.

The USA Baseball National Training Complex combines elite facilities with environmental responsibility. Its design features energy-efficient systems and stormwater protections while contributing more than $5 million annually to Cary’s economy.

Cary Tennis Park, with its 30-plus courts, remains one of the Southeast’s largest public tennis centers. Its annual tournaments, including professional and USTA events, add an estimated $4–5 million to the local economy.

Across all three venues, the benefits extend well beyond athletics. They strengthen Cary’s economy, attract visitors to the Triangle, and provide residents with accessible, high-quality recreation. Get More Details

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Friday: Discover Dance: Latin Session 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: North Carolina FC v Hartford Athletic 7:30PM

To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to this week and next! See Full 2-Week Calendar