Discover how Wake Forest’s entrepreneurs are turning big ideas into real impact — and why the WFF Pitch Competition is becoming a cornerstone of the town’s growing startup scene.

More than 20,000 people filled historic Downtown Wake Forest for the 43rd annual Meet in the Street, a vibrant celebration of local business, music, food, and community spirit that continues to grow year after year.

Crews are hard at work on Wake Forest Exchange, a $38 million commercial development poised to bring 175,000 square feet of new business space, 640 jobs, and a projected $40 million annual payroll to our community.

Wake Forest’s historic pecan grove at Joyner Park stands as a testament to thoughtful stewardship and community pride. Thanks to proactive replanting and care by the Town’s Urban Forestry Division, this natural gem will continue to serve as a gathering place—and a source of fall pecans—for generations to come.