Achievers & Accolades

Greater Fayetteville Chamber reaches milestone: Welcomes 1,000th member

By Staff Report, posted 3 days ago

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber is proud to announce a significant milestone in its history—welcoming its 1,000th paid member! This achievement marks a new era of growth and momentum for the Chamber as it continues to serve as an advocate for businesses in Fayetteville and the surrounding region.

"Reaching 1,000 members is a testament to the strength and vitality of our business community," said Todd Kenthack, the 2025 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, in a press release. "This milestone reflects the trust and support of our members who believe in the Chamber’s mission to foster economic development, advocate for business-friendly policies and create valuable networking opportunities."

Next Tuesday, April Fools Day, the Chamber will host members and community professionals for their monthly Business Networking Breakfast. Chamber President and CEO, Nat Robertson commented in a press release, “No foolin’, reaching a thousand paid Chamber members puts the Greater Fayetteville Chamber as one of the largest, most influential business associations in the state.  I am so proud to be leading this organization! Our Board, Staff and members have kept the focus on growth and providing the benefits to our members that will help their businesses grow!”  

The 1,000th member, Chick-fil-A of Skibo Road  joins a diverse network of businesses that benefit from the Chamber’s programs, advocacy, education and networking efforts, and opportunities for professional growth. To commemorate this occasion, the Chamber will celebrate Chick-fil-A of Skibo Road joining at the Business Networking Breakfast on April 1 at FTCC General Classroom Building, Room 108 at 7:30 a.m. 

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber remains committed to providing resources, connections and support to help businesses succeed. With continued growth and engagement, the Chamber is poised to make an even greater impact on the economic landscape of the region.

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