PowerGPU, a leading custom PC builder for gamers and content creators worldwide, has relocated to Merritt Capital Business Park in Wake Forest. The growing company employs 12 people and recently unveiled a new brand identity to mark its next chapter of innovation and expansion.

The beloved Lighting of Wake Forest returns Friday, December 5, from 5–8 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. This cherished tradition brings thousands together to enjoy the tree lighting, live performances, festive food, and the arrival of Santa—alongside community celebrations at The Loading Dock Wake Forest.

The Wake Forest Founders Collective is a partnership between the Wake Forest Business and Industry Partnership, the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, and The Loading Dock. It empowers entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and connections to grow their businesses and strengthen our startup community.

Alejandro Morales Goncalves, Founder of STOA, is making waves in Wake Forest’s entrepreneurial scene. As an alumnus of the Wake Forest Founders Accelerator and recent Pitch Competition award winner, he’s turning big ideas into measurable impact. Discover how STOA’s journey reflects the power of innovation, mentorship, and community support in shaping the future of business.