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Aug 4, 2026

Fayetteville PWC to host Industry Day to connect businesses with procurement opportunities

Photo provided by PWCThe Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) invites suppliers, prime contractors, subcontractors and other business professionals to attend its upcoming Industry Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.The event i ...

Aug 4, 2026

Thirsty Gamers Cafe hosts soft opening

Thirsty Gamers Cafe is celebrating its soft opening today, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new business, introduced by the owners of The Sweet Palette and located in the adjoining unit, will welcome customers for the first time with a limited drink menu and pastries available. ...

Aug 4, 2026

Dab’s Soul Food Cafe serves food cooked with love

Dab's specializes in soul food, including fried chicken wings, fried pork chops, smothered chicken wings, smothered pork chops, smoked turkey, fried catfish, gumbo, shrimp and grits, collard greens, yams, pasta salad and banana pudding for dessert. ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Jul 31, 2026

FTCC nursing leaders join state lawmakers to advance healthcare workforce dialogue

Photo provided by FTCCFayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) leaders and nursing advocates joined North Carolina legislators at FTCC’s campus for a policy discussion centered on nursing workforce development, healthcare access, patient priva ...

Jul 31, 2026

Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military ...

Jul 31, 2026

From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon. ...

Jul 30, 2026

Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance. ...

Jul 30, 2026

The Blood Connection to assume operations of Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center

Logo courtesy of TBCBlood donors in Fayetteville will continue supporting patients at Cape Fear Valley Health through a new nonprofit community blood center as The Blood Connection assumes operation of the Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center effectiv ...

Jul 30, 2026

Publisher's note: Four years, countless connections

As many of you on LinkedIn may know, I have recently celebrated four years with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. Given that GFBJ has only been around for five years, I consider it one of my greatest labors of love. For the past four ye ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.