The Greater Fayetteville Chamber is thrilled to announce the arrival of their new Director of Events, Jami McLaughlin. Along with all Chamber events, she will also oversee affiliated
groups: Military Affairs Council, Government Relations Committee, and the Chamber Ambassador Program.
McLaughlin’s love for Chamber work and events is evident from her former positions as executive director of the Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, downtown development manager for the City of Fayetteville and as a former elected official in Cumberland County.
McLaughlin stated in a press release, “I’m excited to be joining such a strong team at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. I believe in the work the Chamber does and look forward to helping our business community connect and grow through the Chamber’s active schedule of events. This is going to be fun!”
CEO of Greater Fayetteville Chamber, Nat Robertson added in a press release, “I am thrilled to welcome Jami McLaughlin to our team at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. Her expertise and experience will be a valuable asset to our organization and community.”
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
