Wake Work Report

Town and county decisions 1, 1 item

• HRC accepting 2027 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo applications through December 4 (opens Town of Wake Forest in a new tab)
  Wake ForestTown of Wake ForestFri Oct 30

  WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2027 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake…

Roads, weather and utilities 1, 1 item

• North Carolina’s Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Ban Takes Effect Dec. 1st (opens Holly Springs Update in a new tab)
  Wake CountyHolly Springs UpdateYesterday

  Wake County residents should keep rechargeable batteries out of trash and recycling bins and use designated drop-off sites.

Business news 5, 5 items

• Triangle restaurants close doors after years in business. Here’s what to know (opens The News & Observer (Wake) in a new tab)
  TriangleThe News & Observer (Wake)Yesterday
• Philip Rivers says there is ‘nothing imminent’ regarding NC State opening (opens The News & Observer (Wake) in a new tab)
  RaleighThe News & Observer (Wake)Sat Oct 31
• Crabtree Valley Mall changes and a new Capital Blvd store. Here’s what to know (opens The News & Observer (Wake) in a new tab)
  RaleighThe News & Observer (Wake)Sat Oct 31
• Ella and Bella Pet Company; a treat for dogs and people with disabilities (opens ABC11 WTVD in a new tab)
  RaleighABC11 WTVDFri Oct 30

  A Raleigh nonprofit is baking all-natural dog treats while creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.

• Asian lifestyle chain expands to Cary, Durham with new stores (opens Triangle Business Journal in a new tab)
  CaryTriangle Business JournalWed Oct 28

State rules and money 0, 0 items

Nothing new here in the last few days.

Tech that touches your business 1, 1 item

• Ollie, a privacy-focused AI assistant, is shutting down (opens TechCrunch AI in a new tab)
  TechCrunch AIFri Oct 30

  As an increasing number of AI assistants flood the market, the founder of Ollie, an assistant that respected its users' privacy, says it will be shutting down in a week.