McLean’s Ole Time Cafe Honored in The Wake Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards
McLean’s Ole Time Café Honored with Multiple Wins in The Wake Weekly’s “Best of” Awards Zebulon, NC — As McLean’s Ole Time Café proudly celebrates its 70th year as “Zebulon’s Home Kitchen,” the beloved local restaurant is honored to announce several distinctions awarded in The Wake Weekly’s 2026 Best of the Best reader-voted awards. These recognitions reflect the deep support of the East Wake community and the generations of families, businesses, and neighbors who continue to make McLean’s part of their
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce Board Formally Supports the 2026 Wake Tech Workforce Forward Bond
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2026Zebulon Chamber of Commerce Board Formally Supports the 2026 Wake Tech Workforce Forward Bond ZEBULON, N.C. – The Zebulon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Thursday, October 22, 2026, and adopted a formal resolution in support of the $149.1 million Wake Tech Workforce Forward Bond. The bond will be on the November 3 ballot for all Wake County voters. The Chamber takes a public position on ballot measures only rarely. The Board chose to do so here after
McLean’s Ole Time Cafe Launches New App and Online Ordering for Pickup & Delivery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2026McLean’s Ole Time Café Launches New App & Online Ordering — Bringing Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Group Orders Straight to Your Office Zebulon, NC — McLean’s Ole Time Café, a community staple since 1956, is excited to announce the launch of its new mobile app and online ordering platform, giving local businesses and busy professionals a faster, easier way to enjoy their favorite Southern comfort meals. With just a few taps, Chamber members and area workplaces can
Night to Shine Coming to East Wake County
On Friday, February 12, 2027, Chick-fil-A Wendell Falls has partnered with, Hephzibah Baptist Church, and other partners across Eastern Wake County to host an unforgettable evening: the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Every guest receives royal treatment—from a red-carpet entry lined with cheering paparazzi to hair and makeup stations, limousine rides, dancing, and a crowning ceremony where
Pick a Channel, Write a Message, Measure It: Marketing Basics for Zebulon's Small Businesses
Running your own marketing comes down to three decisions: where to show up, what to say, and whether it worked. Most business owners skip straight to tactics — a Facebook post, a flyer on Main Street, an email blast — without a framework connecting those moves. A 2024 Constant Contact survey found that 73% of small businesses aren't sure their marketing works, and only 16% feel confident they're using the right channels. This guide gives you the framework before the tactics.What Is a "Channel" in
Refresh Your Brand Without Breaking the Bank: A Guide for Zebulon Small Businesses
A brand refresh doesn't require a five-figure agency retainer. For small businesses in Zebulon and the surrounding Wake County area, the most impactful updates — from tightening your visuals to strengthening your digital presence — can be done affordably, and many tools cost nothing at all. The stakes are real: research shows that brand consistency drives revenue — 68% of organizations say it contributed at least 10% to their growth — meaning this isn't just a cosmetic exercise. If cost concerns have
The ROI Advantage of Direct Mail for Community-Focused Businesses
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce members know the challenge well: customers are buried under emails, ads, and notifications. Direct mail offers a different path — quieter, more tangible, and surprisingly effective for businesses trying to create real, measurable connections. In brief: Direct mail routinely outperforms many digital-only campaigns in response rate and recall Physical mail is harder to ignore and easier to trust Integrating mail with digital channels strengthens ROI through multi-touch
How to Use AI to Boost Your Personal Brand and Grow Online
Source: ZenBusiness | ConsultingBuilding a strong personal brand used to mean shaking hands, showing up at local events, and sharing your story in person. Those things still matter—but now, AI gives business owners and professionals in Zebulon a new way to amplify those same strengths online. With a few smart tools and a bit of creativity, AI can help you tell your story, connect with customers, and stand out in a crowded digital world.TL;DR Use AI to refine your message, not replace your
Crossing Borders: How SMBs Can Navigate the Leap into Global Markets
Cracking international markets isn’t just the realm of giants anymore. As cross-border commerce becomes more accessible, small and medium-sized businesses are eyeing the world stage with real intent—and rightly so. Digital platforms, diversified supply chains, and global e-commerce have lowered the bar for entry, but they’ve also raised the stakes. The path to international expansion may be promising, but it demands more than ambition and a translation tool. Don’t Lead With the Product—Lead With Local
