After a life-changing accident showed Dylan and Kasey Hudock just how deeply Wake Forest supports its own, they decided to give something back. See how D1 Training Wake Forest is helping local families build strength, confidence, and community close to home.

Erik Rice didn’t set out to start a company—he simply kept hearing the same questions from local property owners who needed help navigating stormwater requirements. See how those conversations became BMC Stormwater, and how the Wake Forest Founders Program helped him turn experience, relationships, and a real community need into a growing business.

Major transportation improvements are taking shape across Wake Forest, beginning with work on the Rogers Road rail crossing. See what’s happening now, what drivers can expect as construction moves forward, and how the project connects to the S-Line and broader upgrades along Capital Boulevard.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is preparing to open its newest location in Wake Forest’s Grove 98 development by the end of September 2026. Known for its scratch kitchen, wood-fired steaks and seafood, craft cocktails, and signature hospitality, Firebirds will bring a newly designed restaurant concept to Wake Forest as the growing brand continues its national expansion.

Wake Forest entrepreneur Alex Perez is bringing decades of toy and game design experience to Preztin Games, an indie studio creating original tabletop games, 3D-printed toys, and collectible figures. Discover how Perez turned an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to bet on himself, build a business rooted in creativity and play, and find an entrepreneurial community in Wake Forest.