Town of Fuquay-Varina

Congratulations to Bob Barker Company for being recognized as one of Triangle Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2024! This award celebrates companies that prioritize employees, foster a fun and engaging atmosphere, and offer excellent benefits.   We're proud to have Bob Barker Company as a valued member of our Fuquay-Varina business community. Fuquay-Varina is booming with talented companies! Fuquay-Varina Economic Development #EconomicDevelopment #aDashMore #FuquayVarinaNC

Exciting news! Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the Town of Fuquay-Varina's general obligation unlimited tax credit rating to Aaa (previously Aa). This upgrade reflects our Town's strong financial standing, fiscal stewardship, and economic growth. JoAnne Crabtree, Finance Director, stated, “A credit rating of Aaa is a huge milestone. We will continue our strategy of utilizing a best practice approach for healthy investments and reserves as well as sustainable debt levels and cash on hand.” The Town of Fuquay-Varina is now one of very few North Carolina communities to hold the highest-quality bond ratings given by both Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-E3cCBK #aDashMore #FuquayVarinaNC

Happy Park and Recreation Professionals Day! Our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources staff go above and beyond every day to make sure our Town's parks are clean, safe, and beautiful, and that our programs, athletics, and events are fun, engaging, and meaningful. Thank you to Carl Trice and Trice Funeral Home for sponsoring a lunch event for our staff. National Recreation and Park Association #WhereYouBelong #ParksAndRecMonth

Fuquay-Varina Police Department's Officer Bryan Williscroft was recently recognized as the State Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year, honoring his dedication to mental health advocacy. His annual Mental Health Awareness event, now in its second year, has helped connect individuals with vital resources. The award is presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, North Carolina. The Fuquay-Varina Police Department requires all officers to be CIT trained, ensuring they can effectively assist those in need and connect them to the appropriate resources. Officer Williscroft was recognized for this award at the most recent Town Board meeting. #aDashMore #FuquayVarinaNC

Congratulations to Eva Mayfield for being sworn in as Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Fuquay-Varina! Eva has been with the Town for 3 years, and serves as the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment clerk. She steps into this new role serving alongside Town Clerk (former deputy clerk), Teresa Wilder. #FuquayVarinaNC #aDashMore

Fuquay-Varina is a great place to live AND work! We are currently #hiring for a variety of positions. Browse job openings at https://lnkd.in/gd2bQf3D. Not seeing anything that fits your skills and interests? New jobs are always being posted; create an account and sign up for job alerts to be the first to know about new position opportunities! #aDashMore #FuquayVarinaNC

Launch Fuquay-Varina supports aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing access to business loans, business development services, specialists, and networking opportunities. Learn more and apply by July 5: https://launchfv.org/

Nothing says "First Day of Summer" like ice cream! Town staff enjoyed a sweet treat courtesy of the Employee Engagement Committee to celebrate the changing of the seasons. #FuquayVarinaNC #aDashMore

Pam Davison, Planning Director for Fuquay-Varina, was honored to receive the Triangle Community Coalition's Municipal Staff Member Award at last night's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The award, which was nominated and voted on by the coalition's membership, holds significant value as it reflects the esteem in which Pam is held by her peers. The Triangle Community Coalition (TRICC) is a non-profit organization that brings together stakeholders to address community needs and challenges in the Triangle area, focusing on education, economic development, public safety, housing, and community development to create a more vibrant and equitable community. Assistant Town Manager Jim Seymour, Engineering Director Matt Poling, and Public Utilities Director Michael Wagner were all on hand to cheer on Pam’s success!

On Saturday, Town staff participated in the inaugural Local Government (LOGO) Career Expo, a collaborative effort from local municipalities, Central Pines Regional Council, and Wake County. Karin Wanner, Town of Fuquay-Varina Recruitment & Selection Coordinator, recapped the event saying... "I was proud to represent the Town of Fuquay-Varina and speak about our values and mission while sharing the success stories of employees within our organization. We were able to highlight the benefits of working in local government and how skills are transferable, and share our passion for being public servants." Interested in working for the Town of Fuquay-Varina? Learn about job opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gd2bQf3D #aDashMore #FuquayVarinaNC #LOGOCareerExpo