TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
BY JENNIFER BRUGH AND LORI ROBERTS
RALEIGH REVITALIZATION
FINK’S JEWELERS HAS A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO ALL THAT’S UP-AND-COMING IN THE LIVELY CITY OF RALEIGH, NC.
A s the capital and geographical center of our state, Raleigh is a bustling and lively city Fink’s Jewelers is proud to be a part of. Fink’s was drawn to the growth within the Raleigh area more than 20 years ago, when they opened their first store in Crab Tree Valley Mall. The city’s wide appeal
mention collegiate sports) But, if sports aren’t your thing, this city has so much more to offer, including hundreds of concerts, festivals, mu- seum exhibits, and theatrical performances. Raleigh is also a major hub for college students. Home to North Carolina State University and two famously historically black colleges: Shaw University and Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh claims a point of Research Triangle Park. Duke University and the University of North Carolina complete the triangle, and together, all three campuses produce world leaders in academia, business, and government. Like every city where Fink’s has a store, the company strives to engage and actively support the needs of Raleigh’s community, especially non-profit causes. A favorite organization for store manager Neil Lagarde is the beneficiary of Summer Salute and the Rotary Club, of which he has been a very active member for many years. “Summer Salute is a great event each May
that welcomes the new season and supports Transitions LifeCare. We love being a part of it!” Neil says. “There are so many ways to serve and make personal connections here in the North Hills area and throughout the city.”
draws people from around the world to call Raleigh home, and
it’s not hard to see why. Everywhere you look, there’s something new and exciting. For sports lov- ers, the Carolina Hurricanes,
Mudcats, and two professional soccer teams provide year-round entertainment. (Not to
Neil LaGarde (on far right), manager at the Fink’s North Hills store, has been an active Rotary Club member for 24 years. He serves as past president and sits on the foundation’s board of directors.
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