Cary Spotlight | Issue #690

Discover Lean Geeks, Cary Woman’s Club Turns 90, Cary Named a Top Soccer Hub


🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🎨 Discover Cary: Lean Geeks
• 📰 News: Cary Woman’s Club Hosts Celebration for 90th Year
• 📰 News: Cary Named a Top Soccer Hub in National Study
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Question: Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia and Africa?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Featured Event

LEAN GEEKS

🎙️ Cary Spotlight Connect – Episode Title:
"Turning Problems Into Progress”

🎧 Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer
🎤 Guest: Dr. Kenya Oduor, CEO & Founder of Lean Geeks

Summary

In this special episode, Dr. Kenya Oduor breaks down how Lean Geeks helps organizations deliver value by aligning people, processes, and technology through a human-centered, systems-based approach. She and Dr. Chris explore the “two sides of the coin”—internal teams and external customers—and how trust, clarity, and data-driven insight turn stalled initiatives into momentum.

Dr. Kenya explains common red flags (revenue dips, churn, missed deadlines), why anonymous surveys aren’t enough without the “why,” and how applied psychology plus design thinking reveal root causes. Real-world stories span nonprofits like Legal Aid of North Carolina, enterprise projects at Blue Cross NC, and a family-owned small business modernizing workflows and safety.

They also tackle remote vs. in-person collaboration, coaching newly promoted managers, and the delicate art of giving tough feedback—even to the CEO—grounded in qualitative and quantitative data. If you suspect “something’s off,” this episode shows how to diagnose, align, and execute for meaningful customer impact.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How to spot the early signs that your business is struggling

  • Why unhappy teams usually lead to unhappy customers

  • How asking the right questions reveals what’s really going wrong

  • Real examples from nonprofits, Fortune 500s, and small businesses

  • Simple ways to help new managers become strong leaders

  • When it makes sense to bring teams back together in person

  • What a practical assessment of your business looks like

Memorable Quotes

  • “At Lean Geeks, we are transforming how organizations deliver value.” — Dr. Kenya Oduor

  • “Everything that we do is framed around data.” — Dr. Kenya Oduor

  • “Sometimes we’re so close to the issues we don’t know what the issue really is.” — Dr. Kenya Oduor

📣 Call to Action:

Feel like something’s “off” in your business—whether with your team or your customers? Start with a conversation. Connect with Lean Geeks to explore how small changes can lead to big improvements. Website: leangeeks.net

Resource Links

Just curious…

Inspired by Dr. Kenya Oduor’s people-first approach? We’d love your input.

What would you like to learn more about from this conversation with Dr. Kenya?

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Cary Woman’s Club Hosts Celebration for 90th Year

The Cary Woman’s Club is hosting a 90th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center. The drop-in event is free and open to the public.

A key part of the event will be a mayoral proclamation honoring the organization’s contributions to the community. The club will also display an exhibit of service projects that reflect its ongoing commitment to civic engagement.

Since its founding in 1935, the Cary Woman’s Club has focused on improving the quality of life in Cary through education, the arts, environmental efforts, and public service. The club continues to be active in supporting various local causes.

Community members are encouraged to attend the celebration and learn more about the organization's enduring role in Cary’s development. carywomansclub.org

Just curious…
As the Cary Woman’s Club celebrates 90 years of service, we want to hear from you. Have you or your family ever participated in or benefited from one of their community service efforts?

How Has the Cary Woman’s Club Touched Your Life?

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Cary Named a Top Soccer Hub in National Study

Soccer’s growth in the U.S. has accelerated in recent years, and Cary has emerged as a leader among midsize cities embracing the sport. According to a new WalletHub report, Cary ranked 12th nationwide among more than 300 cities studied. The ranking highlights the town’s role as home to professional clubs North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Courage, as well as its premier venue, WakeMed Soccer Park.

The park continues to serve as a key soccer destination, hosting college championships and national tournaments that bring significant visibility to the area. Cary’s strong placement reflects both its infrastructure and the community’s enthusiasm for the sport.

The study found that top-performing cities often provide affordable access, quality facilities and an active fan base. While Los Angeles, Orlando and Seattle led the list, Cary’s inclusion among the top 15 underscores its growing reputation as a soccer hub in the Southeast.

Other Triangle towns also appeared in the rankings, including Buies Creek, Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh, showing the region’s broader commitment to the game. With the FIFA World Cup coming to North America in 2026, local interest in soccer is expected to continue building. Read Full Article

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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: BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Workshops 10AM-1:45PM
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: Carolina Circus Festival: Magic & Mystery 3PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Whiskey, Wine & Fire  4PM
• Sunday: BEYOND The Cary Film Festival 2PM-5:45PM
• Sunday: Cary Women’s Club 90th Anniversary 2PM-4PM
• Sunday: Laurie Berkner Live 3PM-5PM

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

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
The Red Sea is the body of water that separates Saudi Arabia from the northeastern coast of Africa, including countries like Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea. Stretching about 2,250 kilometers (1,400 miles) in length, the Red Sea is a critical waterway that connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal and to the Arabian Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It is also renowned for its warm waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine biodiversity, making it a popular destination for diving and marine research.

For more information, visit Britannica – Red Sea.