Author: Midtown Raleigh Alliance

January brought us some exciting new members, and we are glad to welcome them to MRA. Check out more about them!

Bliss Homes: Bliss Homes’ mission is to design comfortable, livable, beautiful homes – held to the highest standard – that are priced and built in an environment of trust and dependability. Founded in 2005 and led by husband and wife team Brian and Siobhan Finnamore, Bliss Homes has successfully developed 5 communities and will soon have 250 new and custom-built homes in the Triangle. Whether you’re transforming an existing home or office or building the home of your dreams, you deserve the customer service, attention to detail, home quality, and personal integrity that have become synonymous with Bliss Homes – the best home-buying experience in the Triangle.

Gen KIND: Gen KIND’s mission is to fund the needs of America’s youth by inspiring a movement of creative generosity. Our youth face many challenge,s such as educational opportunities, mental health, suicide, bullying, gun violence, substance abuse, cancer, homelessness, poverty, and hunger. They believe that the most effective way to address these is to host charitable campaigns that provide immediate help and fund the nonprofit organizations that serve on the frontlines and offer solutions for lasting change in our communities. You can get involved in impacting lives through a movement of philanthropy led by the next generation.

NC Food & Beverage Podcast: Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina’s burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier’s, distillers, farmers, brewers, and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is an LA sommelier/restauranteur/wine distributor here in 2013. He ran restaurants in Raleigh over the last few years as their General Manager & Wine Director. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved to North Carolina last year and works as a wine distributor. Listen and be inspired!

Welcome Peoples Tire and Auto, and Capital Moving & Storage to Midtown Raleigh Alliance!

Peoples Tire and Auto: Since 1964, we have maintained and repaired our customers’ vehicles with their best interest in mind. Customer service is our specialty. We specialize in a variety of automotive makes and models, as well as foreign and domestic.

It’s a “mom and pop” business built on the foundation of trust, respect, and honesty. We keep it simple, as we treat you like family. Born and raised in North Carolina, we stand true to our roots and are proud to call Raleigh, NC home.

Capital Moving & Storage: We know that moving can be both emotionally and financially stressful for you,  your family, or your business. Our mission at Capital Moving & Storage is to provide you with a guaranteed care-free and affordable moving experience. We will prepare, secure, and move your property as if it were our own. You will be met with friendly, warm faces and easy interactions from the moment you first contact us. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means that we will do everything we can as a company to relieve you of the stress and burden of the moving process.

We have some new members we’d like for you to meet!

Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group – “Raleighwood Media Group was established in 2008 by Lisa Jeffries in an effort to provide local small-to-medium size business owners, non-profits, and individuals a consulting group that could be relied upon to provide current and cost-efficient knowledge of marketing and brand management, public relations, and event opportunities and resources. While quite proficient in traditional marketing (think: print advertising, direct mail, public relations), our clients are most frequently calling on us these days for all things new media. From website design, email marketing, and social media—to promotional event planning—we’ll help you navigate the modern age of marketing and communications.”

Kelaca – “Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results.

In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.

Our internal culture and core values are where we start to raise the bar. Our values shape the way we engage with our clients, candidates, and teammates. We work hard, have fun, and enjoy a company culture that is unmatched.”

North Carolina FC/ NC Courage – “The North Carolina Football Club is the largest youth-to-pro club in the nation and is the parent organization of North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage (NWSL) and North Carolina FC Youth. North Carolina Football Club was established in 2016 to bring the highest levels of men’s (NCFC) and women’s (NC Courage) professional soccer to the state. WakeMed Soccer Park is one of the premier soccer complexes in the United States and is the home of North Carolina FC and 2019 NWSL Champions NC Courage.”

Learn more about our newest members as we welcome them to MRA!

MARBLELIFE: MARBLELIFE® is the world leader in marble restoration and polishing for Raleigh and the surrounding area. MARBLELIFE® was launched more than 30 years ago to provide marble restoration services. Today, MARBLELIFE® provides marble restoration, granite restoration, terrazzo restoration, limestone restoration, travertine restoration & tile and grout restoration services throughout North America and around the world. Today, MARBLELIFE® does more marble floor polishing than any other company in the world.

Ancillary Fermentation: Ancillary* Fermentation started in 2018 as a pop-up fermentation experience centered on the idea that beer should be more experimental, more experiential, and way more fun. After a couple of years in COVID-driven seclusion, Ancillary* Fermentation resurfaced and created The Branch, its first permanent physical location out of a defunct bank. A unique gathering space for all lovers of beer and people in the neighboring Midtown Raleigh community, The Branch pays homage to the original goal of serving unique beer in unexpected places by preserving the feel of the banking tenants before us.

YourHouseTV: YourHouseTV is a streaming TV channel dedicated to anything real estate in each municipality we operate in. YourHouseTV is also part of the ABAGALE Network which broadcasts YourHouseTV on Roku. With access to over 70 million viewers nationally and locally, YourHouseTV is building a platform for listings, realtors, developers, real estate services and vendors. With video-level understanding, reach people in the right moment and mindset…every time!

Welcome to our newest members!

Simplicity Raleigh – Custom Strategies. Proven Processes. Simple Execution.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or are many miles down the path, Simplicity offers proven and repeatable processes to make you a more successful professional. We understand your challenges. We know that balancing the needs of your business and your personal life requires the right solutions and resources. And we have them. That’s why thousands of advisors partner with us. Find out for yourself.

Wridz – Wridz is not just another rideshare company, we are the evolution of rideshare! Wridz is a software platform that connects drivers and passengers for ride-sharing through the use of the Wridz app. At Wridz, we put the drivers and our passengers first. The drivers make their own hours and the passengers ride safely knowing that their driver is one of the best in the industry! Wridz drivers keep 100% of their fares, booking fees, and tips. Passengers have access to never before seen safety features at their fingertips! They can easily identify their driver before getting in the car and ensure a safe rideshare experience.

The Rachel Kendall Team – Our team understands that when you decide to sell your house, you want to be a confident seller who is supported and valued. In order to do that, you need to connect with a trusted real estate professional who has your back. Our award-winning team has helped hundreds of families, just like you, successfully buy or sell a home since 2008. Let us hold your hand and guide you through the process, too.

The Rachel Kendall Team is committed to not only helping you navigate Raleigh real estate & The Triangle housing market but also ensuring you a successful outcome.