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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University

Mar 5, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s FAST explores regional service expansion

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) is taking steps toward expanding transit services to include express routes in the City and services to the surrounding areas within Cumberland County.  In 2025, FAST conducted a Feasibility St ...

Mar 5, 2026

From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th ...

Mar 5, 2026

AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

rom Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate ...

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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Posted Mar 4, 2026
North Carolina’s textile industry plays a critical role in national security - producing combat uniforms, protective gear, parachutes, tents, medical PPE, and advanced wearable technologies that equip and protect America’s warfighters. As global inst
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Mar 5, 2026

Faith, family and franchises: King and Latonia Parks drive community growth through diverse business ventures

King and Latonia Parks both had successful careers in the military before returning to civilian life and starting their real estate business. They eventually expanded their portfolio, opening a Cold Stone Creamery in Hope Mills and The UPS Store on C ...

Mar 4, 2026

Power Breakfast: Global Advantage - How strategic foreign investment can transform local economies

Andreas DresslerThis morning, we gathered with local decision makers, elected officials, business leaders and community members for Power Breakfast: Global Advantage.The speaker for the event was Andreas Dressler. Dressler has been active in foreign ...

Mar 4, 2026

Sowing change: How Carolina Foodscapes uses gardening to grow community and wellness

NaTasha Lax is an advocate for sustainable living and community gardening.She founded Carolina Foodscapes to promote food security, environmentalstewardship and community empowerment through innovative gardeningprojects. Photo by Mac Elliott Media.Ce ...

Mar 4, 2026

MRH Nurse Kristen Metzbrown recognized with DAISY Award

Metzbrown was nominated by the mother of a patient who came to Moore Regional last fall. The parent praised her exceptional leadership and compassion. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber celebrates excellence at 2026 Annual Awards

The event brought together members of the business community, elected officials and community partners for an evening dedicated to honoring excellence, innovation and service across the greater Fayetteville region. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health recognized as 2025 Well-Being First Champion

The Well-Being First Champion designation is awarded to health systems that demonstrate a commitment to supporting clinicians by removing stigmatizing language and barriers related to mental health care from credentialing and licensing applications. ...


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From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

rom Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

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