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Why Wake Forest

The Town of Wake Forest has everything you need to ensure success. With now over 50,000 residents and a budget that exceeds $100 million, Wake Forest provides a quality of life and business-friendly environment that few places can equal. That's why business and industry have thrived in this community for over a century and continue to do so today.

Mission, Vision and Core Values.

  • Mission Statement

    The Town of Wake Forest is committed to delivering superior services and celebrating the diversity of our organization.

  • Vision Statement

    Wake Forest’s vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community fosters its distinct character, thriving economy, and high quality of life.

  • Core Values

    1. Caring

    2. Commitment

    3. Character

    4. Collaboration

Our Strategic Plan

Strategic Planning is a roadmap employed by many local governments to guide the use of money, personnel and resources to realize a shared vision of the future. It outlines what a community hopes to achieve through a long-term and annual goal-setting process and provides steps for reaching those goals.

We are Unique

Wake Forest is a unique community with a thriving downtown where you can walk just about anywhere to shop, eat or simply visit.

Situated less than 10 miles north of Raleigh and approximately 250 miles south of Washington, DC, Wake Forest is a prime location for anyone wishing to enjoy a quality way of life with all the benefits of city living. The community offers quick, easy access to the Triangle's first class universities, the Research Triangle Park, Atlantic Coast Conference athletics, professional sporting events, and world renowned golfing events. In addition, the beach is just over two hours away, while the mountains are a three to four hour drive, so you are never very far from North Carolina's most popular vacation destinations.

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