(GREENSBORO, NC) April 7, 2014 – Families from throughout the Triad are invited to the NC Family Energy Day for an afternoon of free fun and to learn more about North Carolina’s energy opportunities. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10 from noon – 6:00 p.m. at Corpening Plaza, 231 1^st Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Wharton Gladden & Company, a Greensboro-based private boutique investment bank, and the North Carolina Energy Forum are sponsoring the event.

“Families in the Triad are engaged in and connected to their community,” said Algenon Cash, Chairman, NC Energy Forum and Managing Partner, Wharton Gladden & Company. “This event is a celebration of that involvement and allows us the opportunity to give back to them and say thank you for their willingness to stay informed and well-educated on a variety of issues that affect them everyday.”

Activities for the entire family will be available including live music, kids’ activities and inflatables, games and a chance to spin the energy wheel for prizes. Free food will be served, and education areas will be set up so families can learn more about the facts behind North Carolina’s energy discussion.

“This event is all about families in the Triad and offering them a chance to come out, be with their friends and neighbors and learn more about the diverse energy opportunities in North Carolina,” Albert Eckel, Executive Director, NC Energy Forum.

The schedule of events for the day is as follows:

– Noon – 6:00 p.m. – kids’ activities, inflatables and games; snacks and beverages available throughout the event

– Approximately 1:00 p.m. – barbecue and “kid-friendly” foods will be served while they last

– 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – live music onstage

In addition to the afternoon of activities, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to the event in support of “Stamp Out Hunger,” the nation’s largest one-day food drive. Collection bins will be available on-site, and the NC Energy Forum will ensure that all food donations reach those in need throughout the community.

The NC Family Energy Day is a free event but registration at RSVPenergyevents@gmail.com is requested so plenty of food will be available for all attendees. For more details, visit NCenergyforum.com. 

About Wharton Gladden & Company:

Wharton Gladden & Company is a uniquely designed boutique investment banking firm that specializes in providing strategic advisory services, underwriting, capital placement and private equity for a diversified client base that includes corporations, real estate developers, financial institutions, investors, municipalities and high net worth individuals.

About the NC Energy Forum:

The North Carolina Energy Forum is a community of concerned citizens and partners committed to improving the public’s understanding of the opportunities presented by the diverse energy resources in the state. The organization is dedicated to serving as a factual resource for residents and decision makers alike in order to facilitate informed decisions and opinions regarding energy issues in North Carolina.