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Nov 14, 2025

National Entrepreneur Month: Local Black-owned company revenue exceeds $20M with 300-acre ranch

Fayetteville-based entrepreneur Fred Surgeon has achieved a great deal on his journey from early franchise operations to a family of companies, including a 300-acre agritourism destination co-owned with his wife, Anita Surgeon. Now, he wants to help ...

Nov 14, 2025

Greater Fayetteville Business Journal honors health care workers at third annual event

Last night, nearly 200 health care professionals gathered with friends and family in the Cape Fear Botanical Garden Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery for GFBJ’s third annual Health Care Heroes Awards. This year’s winners are:Community Achievement - ...

Nov 14, 2025

Lumberton Regional Airport breaks ground on major hangar expansion project

On Nov. 13th the Lumberton Regional Airport marked an exciting milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for a major aviation development project that will enhance the airport’s capacity and support future growth. ...

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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Posted Nov 12, 2025
A growing movement in economics education is reshaping how students engage with complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills. Spearheaded by a collaborative team of professors from Fayetteville State University, Tulane University, St. C
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Nov 13, 2025

Women’s-only fitness studio thrives on community and prepares for supersized Ladies Lift Night with a goal of giving back

Gracefully Fit is located in Westwood Shopping Center occupying just over 4000 square feet. Photos by GFBJ.This time last year, GFBJ sat down with Grace Bex to discuss her vision of opening a women’s only fitness center in Fayetteville. After overcom ...

Nov 13, 2025

LOCALE Collective brings premium coworking and meeting space to Fayetteville’s business community

LOCALE is a newly opened coworking and small event space suitable for up to 25-30 people. Photo provided by Mitch Guy.Fayetteville professionals, entrepreneurs and remote workers have a new home base for productivity and collaboration. LOCALE Collect ...

Nov 12, 2025

NCDHHS announces expansion of NCServes hours, launches AskMeNC initiative

Logo courtesy of NCServesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s Veterans and their families. ...

Nov 12, 2025

Dr. Daniel A. McInnis honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award

Dr. Daniel A. McInnis, a longtime Fayetteville resident and dentist at Village Family Dental, has been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. ...

Nov 12, 2025

Holmes Security receives national recognition at Resideo CONNECT 2025 awards

Holmes Security Systems was recently recognized on Oct. 24, 2025 at the Resideo | First Alert annual CONNECT  awards dinner in Los Angeles, receiving two prestigious national honors: the 2025 Life Safety Award and the 2025 Making a Difference Award. ...

Nov 12, 2025

Crystal McLean selected to pitch at the National Minority Supplier Development Council's Annual Conference

Out of more than 50 applicants nationwide, Founder and Chief Strategist of Crystal Clear Consulting Group Crystal McLean earned her place as one of only five finalists to pitch live at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference in Miami. ...


In The Current Issue

Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand

The new program will be sharing space with students from the surgical technology and central sterile processing programs(pictured) following renovations and expansions to the space. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTC


A lasting legacy: Dr. Shelton named winner of 2025 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Stuart Shelton has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, through Cape Fear Valley Health. Photo provided by Dr. Shelton.Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valle


Editor's note: Put the XMAS decor down

©NOMICASTUDIO, ©PLAYFULSTUDIO AND ©IMAGES-DE-HSR VIA CANVA.COMIt has been a recent topic of discussion in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal office as to when it is appropriate to begin putting up Christmas decorations. One of my coworkers sha