Pictured from left to right: 1st Lt. Grace Vanarendonk, EFMP Screening Nurse, Col. Stephanie Mont, Commander of Womack Army Medical Center, Col. Chad Mixon, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander and Casey Clark, Program Manager for the Fort Bragg Exceptional
Graphic provided by: AIC A day dedicated to putting technology focused government contractors is coming up soon. The fourth annual Technology Innovation Demonstration Day (Tech ID Day) will be returning to the Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) Traini
On Thursday, April 17, faculty and staff at FSU gathered on the current construction site of the future College of Education building to celebrate a key milestone for the project.
Sista Soul Fest, a 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to present Say It LOUD! The Creative Art Gala & Auction for the first time in Fayetteville, NC. This inspiring event is meant to celebrate the artistic excellence of local creatives, particularl
Downtown business owners and organizations gathered for the Joint Quarterly Meeting organized by the Downtown Alliance of Fayetteville and Cool Spring Downtown District on Wednesday, April 17 at the Volta Space. It’s been a busy few months for t
I am so honored to be in a position where I can be nosy and get paid for it. Working as a journalist has its ups and downs, but working as a business journalist has its mountains and gorges. Between people not returning phone calls, busines
Logo provided by: The Riverside Restaurant & BarGreat food, great drinks and a perfect view of the Cape Fear River can all be found at the aptly named The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The newest restaurant in Lillington, N.C. is located a
The new degree program was announced during a private meeting between community partners, local leaders and FTCC and FSU leadership held on FSU's campus on Monday, April 7. Photo provided by: FSU A new degree program aimed at curating local
The current construction site in downtown Fayetteville. Whether or not construction will be continuing is unclear with Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere simply stating that there are “no restrictions on the contractors performing their wor
Fayetteville City Councilwoman Brenda McNair, building Owner Rory Dowling, the real estate team over leasing and community manager for the Residences at the Prince Charles Sherry Wcislak cut the ribbon for the community. Photo by GFBJNew life can be
Current Executive Director of Inasmuch Pastor Craig Morrison (left) continues to work with Founder and previous Executive Director Sue Byrd (right) who continues to volunteer with the organization. Photo by GFBJ.For the last 18 years, Fayetteville Ar
Logo provided by: GALLS®Local owners of military focused and Fayetteville based businesses American Uniform Sales, Inc., and Military Luggage Company have announced they have officially been acquired by GALLS®, a leading uniform and tactical gear sup
Operation Inasmuch announces plans for a new 16 cottage housing community that will go towards supporting housing for women, children, the disabled, elderly and Veteran residents.
Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre
Left to Right: WBC Director Danice Langdon, HERPitch finalists Karla Jackson, Shatara Het Heru Bey, Anedra Walls, Miss North Carolina High School America 2025 Abigail Dries, HERPitch finalists Lonyae McCune, Tia Whittlesey and Yeniz Parton. Photos by
Photo provided by: Fayetteville Area Operation InasmuchThe Fayetteville community is invited to break bread and support a community effort to help the broken, hurting and homeless. Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch is hosting their 18th annual Bre
The Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), a Raleigh based 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been an advocate for small business development since starting in 1990, recently came to Fayetteville Technical Community College to celebrate local Blac
Left: FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison (left) and Lieutenant General Gregory K. Anderson (right) stand with a certificate of recognition after signing the agreement. It was a day of fellowship, progress and a bit of rain on Wednesday, Feb. 12,
Photo provided by: CFVH The medical community in Bladen County came out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for a new and improved medical facility that will help provide a pivotal service to meet the community’s healthcare needs. Cape
Logo courtesy of the Dogwood Festival The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, a long running festival based on food, fun and community will be returning to Festival Park and the downtown area from April 25- 27, 2025. New leadership with the nonp
Attendees listen in on a presentation by Patrick Bowen of Bowen Research, who presented key findings from the Carolina Core Housing Needs AssessmentLocal realtors can begin the year armed with the knowledge of what is to come to local markets thanks
Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel
The First Power Breakfast of the year is here. The business community is invited to join the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal (GFBJ) at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery on Feb. 27 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. To br
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® (LPR) is getting ready to host real estate industry professionals and community leaders at the 2025 State of the Real Estate Market Luncheon, coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 11:45 a.m. at the Crown Complex.The long running e
Logo pulled from the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Facebook page. North Carolina based seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is looking for a new partner to continue expansion across the state. The first Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar got its
Image courtesy of Culver'sWhile still relatively new to the area, Culver’s of Hope Mills is already working to connect with the community and give back. The fresh new fast food option opened in Hope Mills at 3320 S. Peake Drive on Oct. 14, 2024.
The Fayetteville - Fort Liberty area was once again invited to explore the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, national security and transformative technologies at the 2025 TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition. Produced and held an
Blue Ridge Power utilizes the PowerUp Work Development Program to enlist dedicated employees. From internships to apprenticeships to hired, Blue Ridge Power trains their future employees at all levels. Photo provided by Blue Ridge Power.Since July of
While an internship with one of the area’s leading healthcare providers might sound like something severely limited for prospective interns, Fayetteville State University (FSU) has partnered with the medical group to expand the possibilities for stud
Shannon BellAs a non-profit organization dedicated to “transforming people’s relationship with plants and the natural world,” the Cape Fear Botanical Garden has a very unique mission to educate and provide programs and events to connect the people of
Out of a reported $88 billion in economic output across the state, seven airports within the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s coverage area contributed a combined $1.4 billion. Photo by Gary Lopater via unsplash.com. North Carolina’
Hello and Happy New Year to you, dear reader! Now that we’ve passed all of the holidays and have already begun failing at keeping up with New Year’s resolutions (at least I have, working out every day has quickly dwindled to working out every three d
A digital rendering of the sandwich line under the Fresh Forward 2.0 remodel. Photo provided by: Subway®A fresh look will soon be coming to the “eat fresh” brand. A digital rendering of the restaurant interior under the Fresh Forward 2.0 remodel
It has been a busy year of growth for the Harnett County area, specifically in the way of commercial developments. With a total of 528,390-square-feet of commercial development announced in the year 2024 and coming soon, the area is becoming a hot sp
The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit
Logo provided by: Cool Spring Downtown District. The Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) will soon be looking to fill a crucial leadership position following the announcement from CEO Bianca Shoneman that she will be resigning in the new
The cover opportunity was made possible due to a partnership between the team at DistiNCtly Fayetteville (pictured in front of the cover) and Visit NC. Photo provided by: DistiNCtly FayettevilleCumberland County is about to receive some g
Photo from Element5/PexelsI’m not sure when Fayetteville and the southern regions of NC finally got the memo, but it is finally starting to feel like winter! Hallelujah! I wish I could say that I waited until the official start of the month of D
Homes at Fort Liberty Owner/ Broker Paula Dingwall (right) cuts the ribbon for her new office space with her husband and longtime supporter Dennis Dingwall (left). Photo by GFBJ.Homes at Fort Liberty celebrated a new development for the up and coming
The restaurant began serving the community on Oct. 14. The official grand opening took place on Friday, Nov. 15 with theElizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce organizing an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate. Photo by GFBJ.Eliza
Patrick MurrayFrom serving the country to serving the greater Fayetteville area, Veteran and co-founder of Grant-Murray Real Estate, Patrick Murray, has been involved in the real estate industry since 2005 and has completed over $100 million in real
Staff and owners of the restaurant came together with the Elizabethtown- White Lake Chamber of Commerce and town and county leadership on Friday, Nov. 15 to commemorate the momentous occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Elizabethtown’s
Clark, a retired surgeon and businessman, is a longtime supporter of Methodist University with deep roots in theFayetteville community. Clark is also well known for his dominance on the basketball court as a center for the University of North Carolin
Greetings and may I be the first to wish a happy holiday season to you, our readers. As we have finally passed Halloween, the countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas has officially begun! I’m sure that by this issue’s release on Nov. 1, the Chri
The current GoodHomes Bordeaux apartments were originally a Ramada Plaza & Baymont Inn & Suites located at 1707Owen Drive in central Fayetteville. Now, long term residents have begun moving in. Photo by GFBJ.After two years of renovation, new
Fayetteville based Marked Church has announced the recent acquisition of a three-story 37,388 square-foot property located at 508 Person St. Photo by: GFBJ A new community focused space will soon be joining downtown Fayetteville.Fayetteville bas
RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD Co-Founders Hector Ray (left) and Greg West (right) stand in front of the new Culver'slocation in Hope Mills. Photo by GFBJ.The RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD team has been hard at work these past few months adding new restaurant options thr
To highlight this golden anniversary, CBA hosted a gala on Sept. 12, 2024. Realtors from across the company gathered at the Carolina Barn at McCormick farms for drinks, dinner and to hear from leadership. Graphic provided by CBA.Coldwell Banker Advan
Morning shot of downtown King Street in Boone, NC on Sept. 27. Photo pulled from the Boone King Street Resortcams.I want to start off this editor’s note by wishing our entire community a heartfelt thank you for the compassion I have seen so far for t
The 5,500 square-foot building was previously a carwash and had to be completely renovated. Featuring a bright, elegantinterior, everything in the shop has been custom made to fit Eva’s vision. Photo by GFBJ.A perfectly pink paint job is one of the f
RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD Co-Founders Hector Ray (left) and Greg West (right) stand in front of the new Culver's in Hope Mills. The RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD team has been hard at work these past few months adding new restaurant options throughout the Town
Today, the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) gathered some of the key leaders across a number of various industries within Fayetteville and Cumberland County for their Next Generation Workforce Presentation. 
Local developer Caviness & Cates Communities is developing 80 acres off of Corporation Drive and Chickenfoot Road in Hope Mills, NC. Photo provided by Caviness & Cates Communities.The Town of Hope Mills, NC can expect to see a lot of construc
This past Labor Day Weekend, I was able to celebrate yet another trip around the sun. My husband and I celebrated my birthday on Aug. 31 and, along with celebrating the fact that my birthday fell on a three day weekend this year, it was an opportunit
Photo by GFBJLumbee Guaranty Bank (LGB) has officially welcomed the community into its now single Fayetteville location at 2939 Village Drive. The new location along what is known as “Banking Road” due to the amount of banks along the road, is the co
Logo provided by: Clutch Coffee BarA new drive-through coffee brand is making its way into Fayetteville with its first location opening soon. Clutch Coffee Bar is the newest coffee option moving into the area. Identifying itself as a “customer-c
MATEUSZ DACH/PEXELS.COMHave you ever been forced to take a vacation? A few years ago there was a hit TV series called The Big Bang Theory that aired on CBS for 12 seasons and a total of 279 episodes. In that series there is a character nam
The company’s project in Fayetteville will establish a 500,000-square-foot facility and campus that is purposefully built to melt, roll and finish titanium. Photo from Pexels.com.After much speculation from community sources, a new job creating jugge
Some of Fayetteville's favorite chefs are coming together for a live event planned to entertain and delight the eyes and the taste buds. Join Fayetteville’s very own “Chopped” alum Chef Judy McLean, owner of Let me Cater to You and Uptown’s Chic
Logo provided by: N3GSFayetteville born, family owned and Veteran operated N3 Government Solutions (N3GS) has spent the past 11 years serving all levels of government to provide program management, information technology, system analysis, logis
Currently blocked by a protective wall, construction has begun to expand Concourse B (pictured) an additional 200-square feet to accommodate for larger airframes. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJFayetteville Regional Airport is continuing its mission to improv
The Third Annual Federal Technology Symposium (FTS) is hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the Office of USSenator Ted Budd, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), the North Carolina Military Business Center and theNorth Carolin
Students of the Cumberland County School system were given a chance to shine today (July 24) and share the progress of their recent summer work experience at the ICON (Innovative Career Opportunities Now) Intern Showcase held on the Fayetteville Tech
I believe it was the ever poetic classic rock band All Star that said it best: The years start coming and they don’t stop coming. I’ve recently found myself in a major transitional phase of life. I was married last month to my best friend (you m
Workshops are designed for first-time homebuyers. Residents who participate have completed a pre-requisite for down payment assistance and may apply after selecting a lender, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and finding a home. Graphic provided b
Attendees cut the ribbon the new HRJ headquarters. Staff, municipal leadership and members of the Harnett County community all celebrated the newly completed Harnett Regional Jetport (HRJ) building with a ribbon cutting ceremony held this mornin
Photos by GFBJThe team at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (AKA: BHAWK) are continuing to find new, innovative ways to raise a glass to the American spirit. The newest addition to the now fully open distillery, restaurant, event space and more i
Photo provided by: DistiNCtly Fayetteville The DistiNCtly Fayetteville staff welcomed in hoteliers from around the Cumberland County area for their monthly Director of Sales (DOS) meeting on Thursday, July 11. Held monthly at the DistiNCtly
Jess and Brad HallingWhiskey fans awaiting the long anticipated opening of the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (AKA: BHAWK) can rejoice as the distillery restaurant and event space is ready to welcome in the Fort Liberty community. Celebrating
Co-Owners Nate Stobbe (right) and Lori Tracy Stobbe have spent the past year personalizing their store offerings and services for the Fayetteville community.A big birthday is coming up for local hardware resource Lori’s Ace Home & Hardware
Twelve-year-old Zoe Noelle Whitehead is the name and face of Zoë Noelle’s Princess Spa, LLC. After being open for a year, the brand will be expanding their business and offerings with a new party and event space located at 159 Maxwell St. in downtown
The team at Kress Rooftop Lounge, formerly known as Hay Street Kitchen and Rooftop, gathered with the downtown Fayetteville community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on July 1, 2024 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in a new n
Cover provided by: LACC The Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is proud to announce the rollout of a new community resource: the Lillington Community Guide. Featuring 29 pages of information; the Guide highlights local businesses, e
At Cape Fear Valley Health System, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of our nursing staff. Recognizing the vital role that nurses play in providing exceptional healthcare, we are proud of our Nursing Scholarship Program. This i
Flyer created by Kres Thomas. Provided by: Carl PringleThe City of Fayetteville can expect a grand cookout event this fall brought to the community by one of Fayetteville’s Favorite Chefs: President and Co-Founder of Flip Flop Sauce “Uncle” Carl Prin
I’m not sure if the rapid expansion of communication and technology has been a benefit or a hindrance in the world of business. During the last few months, I've seen not just one but two CEOs land their companies in hot water over their own word
The delegations from both cities stand behind the grave of WWII Veteran and Fayetteville native Private Wiliam M. Shaw Jr. atthe Lorraine American Cemetery, Europe’s largest American cemetery.PHOTO PROVIDED BY: FCEDCRepresentatives from the City of F
Town Hall attendees listen in on the fireside chat. Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville.More than 300 Small business owners of Fayetteville gathered at the Tony Rand Student Center in the heart of Fayetteville Technical Community College
The Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville at CEED, located in downtown Fayetteville, celebrated recent graduates of their “Ignite Business Cohort: Business Idea & Plan Development” course on Thursday, June 6. This was the latest of their “Ignit
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County celebrated “50 Years of Color” on Thursday, June 6 at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Over 200 people filled the venue as the organization celebrated this historic milestone. Guests were treated to a
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County celebrated “50 Years of Color” last night at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden.Digital rendering of the future Arts XL space. Graphic provided by: Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.Th
Logo provided by: Er’Body EatzHolding strong behind their mission that “we only win when everyone has a seat at the table,” Fayetteville based non-profit Er’Body Eatz has been working to ensure that everyone has access to food. “The goal is to r
Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery holds the ribbon as Tribal Councilman Rudy Locklear cuts the ribbon to the newest Lumbee Tribe Community. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is celebrating the newest additions in their affordable housing efforts.
Event Keynote Speaker Dr. Martha Kenney shares a bit about her background and family growing up in Ghana, West Africa - Photo provided by Grace Federal Solutions, LLC. Photo taken by Jerrell Jordan of Jordan Esteem Photography Business women and
The Custom Concepts Body Works building located at 525 Cumberland St. is one example of successful utilization of the program. Funds can be used for paint jobs, window work and new signage for the businesses along with other exterior improvements. Ph
The month of May is here and I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by! That being said, fathers, husbands, daughters and sons, it is important that if you’re reading this that you are aware that Mother’s Day is only two days away at the time of
Wawa recently announced that they will soon be bringing their brand to the Fayetteville area with plans to have up to 15 stores open within the next five to eight years.
The NEXT GENERATION SUMMIT took place at the Tony Rand Student Center on Friday, May 10 bringing new and experienced entrepreneurs together for a chance to network and learn. The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission in partnership with Fayettev
Fayetteville resident, partner agencies, elected officials and business leaders all gathered in Festival Park Plaza for the open house. The City of Fayetteville invited residents and business owners to learn more about city programs and bu
On Tuesday, May 7, The Dunn area Chamber of Commerce and the Erwin Area Chamber of commerce combined forces to host an informative lunch for the community while also providing a platform for leaders at Harnett Health to share the details of major hea
The VIII Annual Cape Fear Research Symposium took place on Thursday, May 2, at the Iron Mike Conference Center located on Fort Liberty. This meeting of the minds provided a platform to showcase medical research from Cape Fear’s regional educatio
DistiNCtly Fayetteville is now seeking first hand opinions and perspectives from county residents about the area. The Destination Opinion Survey is now open to the public to give their honest feedback through 18 ranked, multiple choice and write
All graphics and flyers provided by the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce. Residents of Lillington and the surrounding areas are in for a treat with the return of the Lillington Chamber of Commerce’s Cape Fear Fest presented by Visit Harnett.T
Pictured left to right: Dr. Y. Sammy Choi, Bianca Shoneman and Ralph Huff share about the mentors who helped them develop into the strong leaders they are today. Photos provided by WAMC, CSDD and Ralph HuffEveryone starts somewhere and before th
From left to right: Child Life Specialist Danielle Hansen, Michelle Smith, RN, BSN Patient Care Manager in Children's Center, CFVH CEO Michael Nagowski, Eason Bryan, president of Bryan Honda, Samuel Fleishman, MD CMO of CFVH, and Zachary (Zak) Wilker
From left to right: Cumberland Count Manager Clarence Grier, County Commissioner Chairman Glenn Adams and PWC CEO Tim Bryant. Officials with Cumberland County and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission gathered in front of Gray’s Creek Element
I can honestly say that I have never felt more like a piece of fried chicken in my life, with the way this pollen has been raining down and the expected temperatures for this upcoming summer season, I feel like we’re all about to be fried lightly on
Today, Wednesday, April 10, federal and local leaders and environmental advocates gathered in Fayetteville to announce the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfl
Logo provided by: Paratrooper's Chocolate Bar Local business Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar is inviting the community to celebrate their grand opening and partnership with local sweet spot The Sweet Factory in Fayetteville on May 1 from 11 a.m.- 7
The new and improved store front featuring the new sign. Photo pulled from the Ichi-Kaku Facebook page. Fans of local ramen and Japanese street food restaurant Ichi-Kaku can rejoice, as the restaurant now has a new sign to bring attention to the
Fayetteville’s primary utility company, Fayetteville PWC, is putting out an open call to small businesses to see if they can meet their purchasing and contracting needs in 2024. PWC’s third annual Industry Day will be returning to the community
Logo courtesy of PublixPublix Super Markets, Inc. will be opening its second store in Fayetteville after it was announced that the supermarket chain has executed a lease on a new location at the southeast corner of Rockfish Rd. and Lakewood Dr. near
Fayetteville resident, business owner and entrepreneur Genique Freeman has spent over 17 years in service to others as an advocate and entrepreneur providing education and training globally to individuals and groups from all walks of life and industr
Back aerial shot of the Huske Hardware properties now for sale. Photo provided by: Grant-Murray Real Estate.A unique opportunity to purchase a piece of history has just become available. The historic Huske Buildings located at 405-421 Hay St are
Graphic pulled from FSU's website. Fayetteville State University's Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Darrell T. Allison is celebrating his third year in the position. In a statement released by the University on March 18, Chancellor Allison
The newest restaurant to Hope Mills has officially broken ground on its future location at 3320 South Peak Drive.
Photo provided by Faith HattonHappy Women’s History Month all! As Women’s History Month takes off this March, I found myself going through my family albums and reflecting on my own history. I’ve always liked the phrase “A long line of successful
Photo pulled from pexels.com. Taken by Anna ShvetsCape Fear Valley Medical Center is getting ready to start an expansion project for its operating room environment thanks to a $14 million grant from the state. Cape Fear Valley Health (CFVH) perf
Held on Tuesday, March 5, the event featured a change in event space and was held for the first time ever at the Greek Hellenic Center located at 614 Oakridge Ave in Fayetteville.HERWeek 2024 continues to unite and uplift women across the Fayettevill
Owner Shanell Lunsford in front of her newest business expansion. Photo provided by: Leon Borders Photography Fayetteville residents and dessert fans alike all gathered on Friday, March 1 to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting c
Assistant City Manager Kelly Olivera, on behalf of City Manager Douglas Hewett, announces Kevin Dove as the next Fire Chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department at a press conference at City Hall. Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville. 
Local Chef and Caterer Brey Walton is bringing her food to the community with the launch of her new food truck Gourmet Galore which can be found on a rotating schedule at Haymount Truck Stop - Photo by GFBJLocal Chef and Caterer Brey Walton (AKA
Graphic provided by: NC CEED & WBC HERWeek, hosted by NC CEED and the Women’s Business Center (WBC), is returning to Fayetteville for its annual celebration coinciding with International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Anchored on the
The 2024 TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition has officially begun at the Iron Mike Conference Center. Produced and held annually by the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International’s (AFCEA) North Carolina Ch
The current Garnet Skull location at 220 Hay St. has been the store's home for the last 2 years. Photo pulled from the Garnet Skull Facebook page. Fans of the uniquely decorated and mystifying hobby shop Garnet Skull will be finding their odditi
January has finally passed and we are closer to seeing the end of winter! I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I am excited to finally be done with January. Did it seem to last forever for anyone else? As we enter into February, it is a
Pictured from left to right: Booz Allen Executive Vice President in Fayetteville Annette Redman, President & CEO of FCEDC Robert Van Geons, Executive Director of the NCMBC Scott Dorney, Cumberland County Commissioners Chairman Glenn Adams, Execut
The Elliot Circle site includes a total of two townhomes, one, two and three story walkups and a three- story elderly community with an elevator for accessibility - Image provided by Fayetteville Economic Community DevelopmentWhat began as a HUD Choi
A total of 300 members of the Fayetteville area real estate industry gathered at the Crown Event Center on Tuesday, Feb. 13A total of 300 members of the Fayetteville area real estate industry gathered at the Crown Event Center on Tuesday, Feb. 13 to
Logo pulled form the Bbees Catering Facebook page. Fans of local food hub Haymount Truck Stop may have seen a new food truck in the lineup. Gourmet Galore is a new addition to Fayetteville's food truck scene and is the idea and creation of
The new PWBS logo! Provided by: HBAF The Home Builders Association of Fayetteville NC (HBAF) is calling all women in the building industry to be part of a new career resource dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members
Photo provided by Floyd PropertiesFamily run home construction experts Floyd Properties are celebrating 73 years in the business of building dream homes from the ground up. Started in the 1950s by patriarch of the family Sonny Floyd, Floyd Prope
The new facility is now officially open in Fayetteville Community and military business leaders line up to cut the ribbon: (Pictured from left to right: Annette Redman, Booz Allen Executive Vice President in Fayetteville, Robert Van Geons, Pres
The Cape Fear Research Consortium (CFRC) gathered education, healthcare and military research leaders at Cape Fear Hoke Hospital on Wednesday Jan. 24 for their first meeting since 2023. The CFRC was established in 2017 with the goal of bringing
US Foods targeted local businesses to invite them to a special shopping opportunity for the first time in the new store. Fayetteville's US Foods CHEF’STORE® location is now open to the public at 511 Cross Creek Mall. Following a ribbon
New Year’s Day is always a time of renewal. With a special 366 days ahead to accomplish goals, it's a shame that the will to keep so many resolutions doesn’t even last until February. This year, I’ve decided to be honest with myself; no, I’m not
PHOTOS PULLED BY GFBJ2023 was an amazingly productive year for Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's seven county coverage area. Our team has had the pleasure of keeping up with multimillion-dollar development plans, economic growth and major const
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJThe Haymount Truck Stop is a reliable host for food trucks in the Fayetteville area, providing space for both the trucks and their loyal customers.Downtown Haymount is experiencing a food truck renaissance thanks to the opening
Red White & Blue BBQ can be found regularly at the intersections of Cliffdale Road and Rim Road Photo by: GFBJA Fayetteville based food truck is working to bring a fun new twist on the American classic “BBQ” while also paying homage t
The Little Goat Owner Jenifer Sloan behind the counter of the newest sweet spot in Angier.Residents of Angier can now experience something sweet while also stepping back into the past. Located at 28 East Depot Street, The Little Goat Soda Founta
The latest addition to the BHAWKS Distillery campus was a 34 foot long custom copper column whiskey still which will be used to produce their Sergeant’s Valor Estate Bourbon - Photo by GFBJSouthern Pines will soon be welcoming a new distillery campus
Devin HeathDistiNCtly Fayetteville, the area’s leading destination authority for Cumberland County, will be ringing in the new year under new leadership.With nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, new CEO Devin Heath officially began his duties o
There is something special about this time of year; the decorations, the shopping, the mass consumerism. I love it all! It is always something to sit back and watch the Christmas season take over the area and watch the wreathes go up and find special
Methodist University is making some changes to what Major programs they will be offering moving forward in an effort to keep up with ever changing course demands from an evolving market of students. Currently undergoing what leadership refers to
The BHAWK Bar is nearly complete. As construction continues at the BHAWK Distillery Campus, the newest addition to the Southern Pines brewery lineup, the full scope of what the distillery will be offering is coming into focus, not only as a “bre
A new technology education hub will soon be available to Robeson County’s budding engineers and tech thinkers. Emerging Technology Institute is preparing to open the doors to its new headquarters for their Young Entrepreneurs internship pr
Power Breakfast Panelists Tim Bryant (left) and Nat Robertson (right). The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce has seen a year of growth, expansion and progress as an advocate for businesses in the Fayetteville area. Along with launchi
Pictured from left to right: GFBJ Publisher Marty Cayton, CEO and General Manager of Fayetteville PWC Tim Bryant, President and CEO of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Nat Robertson, General Manager of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Michell
A new seafood option is now available to the people of Fayetteville at 3386 Cumberland Rd. The King’s of Sea Mist Fresh Seafood Co. is proud to offer fresh seafood serving as a one stop shop for hungry customers as both a seafood market and rest
Form left to right : WBC Director Danice Langdon pictured with graduates Alena Barosa, Kimberly Frazier and Dani Jacobs.Three growing entrepreneurs are ready to make their business a reality after becoming the first batch of students graduating from
The ceremony included words from SCC leadership, leadership form the North Carolina USDA, representatives from state politicians and Sampson County leaders. Sampson Community College will be moving forward with development plans for a 10,00
The Barn House logo pulled form the Barn House Facebook page The newest addition to the Raeford restaurant scene, southern fixings focused restaurant The Barn House, is now pleased to offer new additions to their menu and new dinner hours to hun
Marketing material available for small businesses through the SBA.As consumers prepare to start their holiday shopping, the next 72 hours are some of the most anticipated for businesses. While Black Friday kicks off the shopping season, the Small Bus
The new concept is located at 100 Broadfoot Ave. in the heart of Haymount in Fayetteville. A new gathering spot for food lovers and food trucks is nearly complete. The Haymount Truck Stop is in its final phases of preparation in anticipati
The UPS Store and Print Shop in Hope Mills is the most recent addition to the UPS and Print Shops operated by the Milburn family. The storefront opened in November of 2022. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE UPS STORE AND PRINT SHOP AT WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTERNov
This piece of equipment was custom made by Vendome Copper & Brass Works In Louisville KY. The equipment was shipped in and lowered into the distillery via crane through an open roof hatch for installation.Southern Pines will soon be welcoming a n
Photo provided by: Culver'sFor Northerners, the term “Welcome to Delicious” is as recognizable as yellow arches, or a mermaid with two fins. Culver’s has been a staple to the Midwest since 1984 when Founders Craig and Lea Culver along with Craig
City staff and representatives stand next to the newly unveiled FAST X1 Route map. On Nov. 13, representatives from the City of Fayetteville gathered at Fayetteville Fire Station 15 on Cliffdale road to celebrate the official launch of the new F
Speakers at the ceremony included Chief Medical officer Samuel Fleishman, MD, (left), CFVH CEO Mike Nagowski (center left), Patient Care Manager for Valley hospice House Mayra Draughn (center right) and VP of Philanthropy for the Cape Fear Valley Hea
Grier worked with the City of Roanoke from 2021- 2022 before moving to Cumberland County. Prior to that, he served as Deputy County Manager in Guilford County, NC, from 2015 until 2021 and as Assistant County Manager and Chief Finance Officer for Ora
Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. - LUIS NEGRON/PEXELSThe City of Atlanta has found itself in a bit of a public relations crisis and it all started with a guy named Keith Lee.Now for those of you who don’t know, Keith Lee is a food reviewe
Peggy Walker.The dream of restaurant ownership continues for local chef Peggy Walker. After competing in Own Your Own, a statewide competition that allowed budding restaurateurs the chance to compete for their own restaurant in Burgaw, NC, she h
PHOTO PROVIDED BY METHODIST UNIVERSITYThe Medical school was made possible by a partnership between Cape Fear Valley Health and Methodistuniversity. From left to right: Founding Dean Dr. Hershey Bell, CFVH CEO Mike Nagowski, MU President Dr.Stanley W
Photo provided by: Own Your OwnAfter making it to the top 24, competing against other competitors from across the state and cooking her heart out, Fayetteville native Peggy Walker's journey as a Own Your Own contestant has come to an end. Walker
The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes Awards honor those making an impact on healthcare in the Fayetteville MSA. On Nov. 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. we will gather with members of the community to recognize the selfless co
The Greater Fayetteville Chamber has announced the establishment of its new Consumer Protection Division, an initiative dedicated to promoting consumer rights, ensuring fair business practices, and fostering a trustworthy business environment within
MARTIN LOPEZ/PEXELSThe Writers Guild of America (WGA) has just secured massive wins against corporate threats to their livelihoods following a strike that lasted for 148 days, the second longest strike in Hollywood history. As Artificial Intelli
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGEFrom left to right: Longtime friends Aaron Lowery, Benjamin Brooks and Seth Bullard work together during an apprenticeship opportunity through a partnership with Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc., Robeson Communit
Logo provided by: R & R Brewing R & R Brewing is celebrating five years in business by hosting an anniversary celebration on Oct. 14. As part of their anniversary, the Mount Olive based brewery will host live music courtesy of the Guy Un
Logo pulled form the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Fayetteville location's Facebook page. A new burger option is in the works for the Town of Hope Mills with the addition of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers being announced
Power Plant Manager Ace May provides a guided tour around the Butler-Warner Generation Plant/Community Solar Farm. Fayetteville PWC has joined with more than 70 public power communities in North Carolina and more than 2,000 across the country in
Main Street Lumberton and Friends of Main Street Lumberton gathered local officials together at a meeting called jointly by both organizations on Thursday Sept. 28 to officially announce the beginning of the latest phase of development for Downtown L
From left to right: Gov. Roy Cooper, NCDEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser, and FTCC president Mark Sorrells speak with faculty and students during a Hybrid-Electric Transportation class offered at FTCC. Fayetteville Technical Community College
The 20,000-square-foot newly renovated building features 12 private offices, 16 semi-private cubicles to host small business owners - PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE THOMAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB The Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB (Thomas Center) has served a
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITYThe FSU HUB provides a space for classes, meetings, information sessions, certification workshops, 3D printing workshops and more.Fayetteville State University has a lot to celebrate following the one-y
Dr. Michael Walden explaining the strides Sampson County has made to become a worker friendly community. The Sampson County Manufacturing Council gathered together at Heritage Hall within the Sampson County Exposition Center on Wednesday, Sept.
Photo provided by: Giuseppe’s Italian Market & Subs. The Town of Angier, N.C. is continuing to see an expansion of their restaurant offerings. Coming soon to Angier is a special treat from up north, which is all due to a family’s decisi
The sign is officially up and construction has begun for the future home of Harvey Johns Steakhouse coming soon to Angier, N.C.
Photo pulled from WBC Facebook Page The Women’s Business Center at Ceed in Fayetteville is sharing the successes of their clients who had their start using the resources, opportunities and team members available at the CEED office located at 230
Photo pulled from VA Homebuyer Lunch and Learn Eventbrite page. Members of the military community are invited to join the home loan specialists at Veterans United Home Loans (VUHA) in Fayetteville to learn more about their VA Loan benefits and t
Foodie Tours Owner Victoria ‘Tori’ Hypes (pictured left) said she enjoys keeping the focus on local businesses andrestaurants and interacting with restaurant owners. Walking and trolley tours are available with different themes anddifferent foods - P
The renovation included repairing the taxiways and runway from general wear and tear, along with the construction of 17 new hangars to help with plane storage - Photo provided by Moore County AirportThe Moore County Airport team is celebrating a job
KAROLINA GRABOWSKA/PEXELSSometimes, you’ve just got to wash your face with cold water. I know what you’re thinking, dear reader, ‘What does this thinly veiled metaphor mean?’Allow me to explain.A few years ago, I took up a skin care routine that has
The Public Safety Valor Awards joined forces with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to honor this year’s public safety officials and first responders at the 2023 Valor Awards, presented by Manna Church and Highland Construction. Featu
The Home Builders Association of Fayetteville is reviving a certification course last offered to area realtors in 2017. The 2023 Dirt to Door course will return on Sept. 26-27. The two day program will allow attendees to learn the basics of new
More than 50 vendors were featured on the expo floor. The Emerging Technology Institute opened its doors to manufacturers, government contractors, business manufacturers and vendors for the first ever Defense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibit hel
Logo provided by: Foodie Tours Referred to as “the Home of American golf, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area is known for its luscious golf courses, relaxing vacation atmosphere and plenty of things for locals and visitors alike. No
The 6,000 sq. ft. of space, previously used as a cotton storage warehouse will be the Brewery's base of production. The team with Grain Dealers Brewery are anticipating a move in a day for their brand new home of production located within the hi
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJVersace Granberry, local businessowner and founder of ClawsByVeeSpa.A new Black owned school of beauty will soon be open for business in Downtown Fayetteville.The ClawsByVee Nail Academy will be the newest addition to the area’s
The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal got to know eight waitstaff members across four area restaurants.You’ve shared an evening with them, laughed over a drink with them and have seen them pretty regularly. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journ
Guests gathered at the Crown Expo Center for the 2023 State of Community event .The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce brought the Fayetteville community to the Crown Expo Center on Thursday, Aug. 31 for their 2023 State of the Community event.
Guests listen as panelists field questions during an open Q &A portion of the Luncheon. The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce brought together members and leader representatives for the State on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for their second annual Business
CUTLINE: From left, Dr. Istvan Pataki, Cape Fear Valley Board of Trustees Member Tammy Thurman, Dr. Madhuri Vithala, Harnett County Economic Development Interim Director Angie Stewart, Harnett Health Foundation Chairperson Emeritus Cornelia Stewart,
The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's 2023 Book on Business Attention all homebuilders, general contractors and other businesses in the real estate industry!Submissions are now open for the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s 2024 Book
The Town of Spring Lake, NC is experiencing a string of expansions that are catching the eye of several restaurant franchises that are building new locations in the area. At their regular meeting held on Aug. 14, the Board of Aldermen appr
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJR & R Brewing Owner and “Hoperations” Manager Ryan Roberts stands in the future home of their second location in theHenry Vann Building.A major new addition is on its way to Historic Downtown Clinton as plans progress for Sa
The event is a collaborative effort between the Town of Spring Lake and The Greater Sandhills Chamber, The Town of Spring Lake is working on a new event to encourage new visitors to come to Main Street and connect as a community. Preparatio
Photo provided by GFBJOne of the most fun parts of my job here at the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is getting to explore the areas we report on. For this Sampson County focused issue, I was able to really put on my photographer hat and
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CITY OF CLINTONThe award winning “Milling Around” public art piece found in the heart of DowntownClinton was installed in 2012 as a capstone of a multimillion streetscape project. Walking through vibrant Downtown Clinton, locat
Photo provided by: ClawsByVee SpaA new Black owned school of beauty will soon be open for business in Downtown Fayetteville.The ClawsByVee Nail Academy will be the newest addition to the area’s workforce training options brought to life by Versace Gr
The Niko's sinage has been removed from the building located at 3612 Ramsey St. When one restaurant closes, another opens. A new restaurant is already preparing to take over the building which formerly housed Niko's Fresh Eats,
Photo pulled from The Quesadilla Gallery Facebook page A specialty restaurant in Downtown Fayetteville announced they will be closing their doors for good. Quesadilla fans in Fayetteville will have one more day to enjoy the unique offerings of T
Photo courtesy of SBAOn July 30, 2032 the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrated seven decades of service to America's small businesses. Since 1953, the SBA has been a resource to small business owners to help them start, supp
The future home of Mary Mack's Clinton production facility, located at 214 Armory Road. Photo provided by: Mary Mack'sMary Mack's, the leading manufacturer of shaved ice and snow cone syrup in the U.S. is currently in the process of bringing a new pr
Kimberly Baldwin from Congressman Richard Hudson office, Councilwoman Brenda McNair and Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin attended the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Landing at Beaver Creek Apartments in FayettevillePhoto pulled from NCHFA LinkedIn
Photos from the USSOCOM event held on the ETI campus in June. Freeman shared that it was “The most attended USSOCOM T&E event ever.” - PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ETIFor all of 2023, the Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) has served as ground zero f
Of the expected 16 districts expected to be opening a SparkLab throughout North Carolina this year, Douglas Bryd’s is the first to launch and have a ribbon cutting ceremony. Students at Douglas Byrd High school and throughout the Cumberland Coun
Student Interns had their time to shine on Wednesday, July 26 at the Tony Rand Student Center on the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus at the Cumberland County School’s ICON Intern Showcase. A total of 70 current and former C
The newest addition to the Freedom Town Center, Just Love Coffee Cafe is getting closer to their grand opening following an announcement that a ribbon cutting will be held by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on July 31, 2023. The ceremony
Photo pulled from HCEDP LinkedIn page The Harnett County Economic Development Partnership is looking for feedback from area businesses to gauge regional workforce needs. The group has partnered with regional workforce and economic developm
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity is building in Fayetteville with the help of the Fort Liberty Home Builders Institute. Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity is building in Fayetteville with the help of the Fort Liberty Home Builders Inst
Photo courtesy of the Elizabethtown – White Lake Area Chamber of CommerceThe Elizabethtown – White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has worked for decades on the promotion of local businesses. Today, with more than 100 members, the Chamber’s mission is
Ignore those posters with the smiling children boarding the bus and those commercials advertising back-to-school clothing, supplies and classroom necessities! It’s only July - Photo from PexelsWe are now entering the second month of summer and I
A full concept map of the Live, Work, Play project. Plans include a daycare facility, hotel, healthcare offices and providers and housing.Elizabethtown, North Carolina is ready to begin more than $160 million of developments planned for the Eliz
The McLamb family, Marks family and members of the Dunn Area Chambers of Commerce cut the ribbon. Photo from the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce website Residents of Dunn and the surrounding areas gathered in front of the Western Sizzlin Steakhous
The Clinton location will be Sampson County’s first ever taproom and R & R Brewing's second location. Photo provided by" R & R BRewing R & R Brewing, a microbrewery originating in Mount Olive, NC continues to make progress towar
Photo provided by: Ichi kaku Japanese restaurantFans of Ichi kaku Japanese restaurant and its homemade Japanese Street food now have another opportunity to experience the authentic cuisine at the restaurant's first ever ramen eating contest. Fiv
The yearly address is a part of the Tribe's constitution and remains away to keep Tribe members informed. Members of the Lumbee Tribe gathered at the Lumbee Boys and Girls Club in Pembroke on Thursday, July 6 for the annual State of the Tribe a
Fayetteville’s first Bahama Breeze Island Grill location is currently under construction at Cross Creek Mall. Located right next to Main Event, the new restaurant is under development by Buffalo Construction, Inc., a commercial construction part
From left to right: Current ETI Interns for the summer of 2023: Caleb Locklear, Jonathan Gabino, Antonio Ball and Seth Lowery Photo provided by: ETI The Emerging Technology Institute is doing their part to train the future of the tech indu
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GREENHILL ANTIBALLISTICS CORPORATIONGreenhill AntiBallistics Corporation, a nanotechnology materials company, is dedicated to protecting troops, children andathletes against brain damage and blunt force trauma with their patented Fo
PHOTO PROVIDED BY METHODIST UNIVERSITYMethodist University has performance opportunities for all students, even those not majoring in the arts, including theMethodist University Chamber Orchestra. Methodist University’s College of Arts, Humaniti
The Build your own options at Poke Bowl allow you several ways to customize your meal. Photo provided by: Poke Bowl Fayetteville The latest restaurant to be added to the lineup of offerings at the Freedom Parkway Shopping Center is now ope
The new location will be in the former home of the Fayetteville Pie Company in the Westwood Shopping Center. Fayetteville branch spot The Friends Table is preparing for the grand opening in their new location in the Westwood Shopping Center in s
Haney presents updates during theDowntown Visionaries Luncheon. County leaders and officials came together before members of the Downtown Fayetteville community at CityView’s Downtown Visionaries Luncheon, held on June 22, to provide updat
Nat Robertson and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce are celebrating a career milestone as the current President and CEO celebrates 100 days in his position as of Friday, June 16. Robertson made a name for himself in the community long
The GFCC will occupy suites 120 and 122 which are currently under renovation. The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will be preparing to move in the coming months into the organization's new office located at 1047 Murchison Rd in Bronco
The $50 million investment will build nearly 600 miles of Fiber Optic Technology across the two counties in towns such as Dunn, Angier, Coats, Erwin and Buies Creek in Harnett County and Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Selma and Smithfield in Johnst
Located at 35 Plantation Dr. in Cameron, NC the office services 19 towns and cities in Harnett County and the surrounding areas - PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGEWith a 10- year strategic plan in place and more than 11,000 homes currently
Summertime is a time for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Make sure to make the most out of this warm weather, you never know how long it will last in North Carolina! - S'WELL/UNSPLASHAfter surviving a long strain of rainstorms throughout most
Harnett County Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors have been working alongside Harnett County Commissioners to attain economic development goals outlined in the 2032 Strategic Plan. (Front row, left to right): Dr. Jon Matthews, P
Photo courtesy of Harnett County Economic Development PartnershipThe search is on for a new Economic Development Director for the Harnett County Economic Development Partnership, a public-private organization promoting living wage jobs and capi
Photo of the current plans for the CFRT’s new facility. Photo provided by: Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Art lovers and representatives of Cape Fear Regional Theater gathered at Monday evening’s Fayetteville City Council meeting to show thei
Representatives from the City of Fayetteville presented a skit as a part of their application process. Photo pulled from the All- America City Awards website. Representatives from the City of Fayetteville have returned home from Denver, Colorado
Harnett Health officials took time Thursday afternoon to connect with and inform board members and area health leaders on future expansion plans and provide updates on the new Cancer Center announced early last May. During the private event, Har
Photo pulled from NC State University website Red Springs based emerging Technology Institute is preparing to host local manufacturers and Department of Defense officials with their first ever Defense Manufacturing Summit & Exhibition.
Military leaders, families, soldiers and members of the Fayetteville Community gathered under the eternal flame on June 2, 2023 to commemorate and recognize the official name change of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty. In a ceremony that began promptl
Carla (left) and Sean Stansberry, (right)are the team behind C&S Ice, workingtogether to make all of their food byhand and with care - Photos provided by GFBJC&S has loyal fans of all ages who travel to meet them at their location for the day
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJFlyers can go up, down and all around inside of the wind tunnel with airspeeds capable of going up to 198 mph.For those looking to get their hearts pumping, blood flowing and feel the wind in their hair this summer, a unique exp
The J & K General Contractors team in front of the plans for the Shahbain Development, one of 14 housing developmentscurrently under construction in Hoke County. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJNow serving as the largest contractor firm in Hoke County, J &
Hoke County residents can expect to see a lot of construction in the coming months as new projects begin. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJFor the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of becoming familiar with the wonderful people in Hoke County and le
Real Estate Developer and Consultant Charles Morris has played an instrumental role in the development of Hoke County,working with developers and property owners to facilitate growth and development plans everyone can be proud of. PHOTO PROVIDED BY G
Businesses in and around Hope Mills gathered to recognize local businesses and boogie like it was 1980 at their 2023 Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, May 13. After celebrating the success of the HMACC Golf Tournament held i
Fayetteville area businesses joined with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to celebrate a year’s worth of success and the Chamber's Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Hosted at the Highland Country Club, guests were treated to dinner and l
Photo provided by: Metro Faces InternationalFashions from local, regional and out of state designers and boutiques will be front and center for the Fayetteville Community for North Carolina Fashion Week 2023.North Carolina Fashion Week (NCFW) w
As Hoke County continues to expand through new residential and eventual commercial development, one of the key developers making it happen are also looking to grow. J & K General Contractors located in Hoke County are looking to expand their
Photo provided by: Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce Golfers and spectators alike are invited to join the Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Golf Tournament taking place this Thursday, May 4 at the Gates Four Golf & Countr
The Hoke County community came together to celebrate the facility's grand opening. The Hoke County community and leadership all gathered at the James A. Leach Aquatic & Recreation center, located at 5215 Fayetteville Road in Raeford, o
Downtown Fayetteville is seeing a need for tenants in commercial multi use properties.Downtown Fayetteville is in need of tenants with approximately 260,616 square feet of commercial property being reported as for sale throughout the Cool Spring Down
The Sovereign Aerospace family (from left to right) Pilot in Training Sean Pridemore, Director of Maintenance Paul Mullen, Sandhills Fliers Flight School Director Laura White, Bookkeeper Carrie Hadaway, Chief Financial Officer James “Ken” Hadaway, Ad
Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Inc. currently has eleven staff members, who work to serve three generations of clients in the Fayetteville and surrounding areas - Photo provided by Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Inc.You can tell a
BOGO Day will feature BOGO deals on fair favorites from B&B Concessions. Photo provided by: Maddy Eversole – Crown ComplexPreparation for the 2023 Cumberland County Fair continues as local leaders and organizers met for the second time on Monday,
Photo pulled from Dick's House of Sport website. Major developments are in the works for the Dick’s Sporting Goods location in Fayetteville, NC. The retailer, which focuses primarily on sporting goods, will be expanding their offerings in t
In a continued effort to connect with and help inform the community, the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville is providing valuable information about the state of new residential real estate construction in Cumberland County. In a recent Fa
Students, faculty of education and researchers from around the Cape Fear region all gathered at the Randolph Student Jones Center at Fayetteville State University to look, listen and learn about the latest developments in area research. The Annu
FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison (left) and Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen (right) take turns signing the MOU. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is continuing its efforts to help build up the future workfor
On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, CA was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. No advanced notice was given to the publ
The North Carolina Military Business Center, a business development and technology transition entity of the State of North Carolina headquartered in Fayetteville NC released the final total of federal and Department of Defense spending in the Fiscal
SOLEN FEYISSA/UNSPLASH - Tik Tok is home to over 5 million small to medium sized businesses. Here in Fayetteville, you can find Tik Tok profiles for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Cool Spring Downtown District and other local businesses. Hel
The Cave Spa is the only place in Cumberland County to receive halotherapy, a form of salt therapy in which medicinal grade level salt is crushed up and pumped through the air. Photo taken from The Cave Spa & Halo-therapy Facebook page. Afte
Sovereign Aerospace CEO Philip” Slim” Thompson (left) and CFO James “Ken” Hadaway (right) discuss plans for expansion.Leadership with the Town of Elizabethtown, Bladen County and Sovereign Aerospace all gathered at the Curtis L. Brown Jr. Airport to
First ever FSU Executive in Residence General Garrett (left) and FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison (right.) Photo provided by: FSU Fayetteville State University invited the military community to join them on campus at the Rudolph Jones Student C
Returning player Nolan DeVos (left) and newcomer Michael Knorr (right) are both ready to play their first full season with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The preliminary promotional schedule also includes 21 giveaways, 6 firework shows, 4 special
Photo courtesy of FCEDCThe search is on for the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation as they look for a location for a future megasite to increase economic growth and opportunity for the Cumberland County area. According to F
Chamber award winners The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce hosted their 76th Annual Banquet last night, March 30, at the Sampson County Expo Center. More than 35 businesses and their representatives from around the county came together t
Denise Strother is celebrating 23 years as a franchisee of ERA Real Estate, and with 33 years in real estate, she says she remains committed to her employees and her clients - PHOTO PROVIDED BY: GFBJ“I don't want to be in real estate man, t
Owner and Head Chef Antonella Scibilia opened her first restaurant at the age of 19, since then she has grown to become a staple of downtown Fayetteville - Photo provided by GFBJThe name Antonella may ring a bell for many in the Fayetteville com
Photo provided by: Beasley Media GroupBeasley Media Group’s Fayetteville station WUKS-FM 107.7 JAMZ, known for playing throwback Hip Hop and R&B music has officially been rebranded, and began broadcasting under the new name 107.7 The Bounce
Located at 135 Page Road in Pinehurst, the center was completed after nearly two years of construction. Photo provided by: FirstHealth.First Health of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients and caregiver
The second annual Women Mean Business Brunch saw 100 attendees gather for the event. As a final ode to Women’s History Month, 100 women business owners from in and around Hope Mills gathered at the Gates Four Golf and Country Club to network, em
Photo provided by: The Crown ComplexCumberland County Fair management and organizers held a brief public meeting on Monday March 20, to go over the early plans for the 2023 Cumberland County fair currently scheduled to return to the Crown Complex fro
Image taken from www.home.army.mil/bragg/Fort Bragg has announced that the base will officially redesignate to Fort Liberty in a ceremony on June 2. According to a press release from the base; “The name Liberty honors the heroism, sacrifices, an
Charlotte based franchise Clean Juice has made its way to Fayetteville and will be celebrating the opening of the city’s first location on March 18 located at 2735 Freedom Pkwy Dr. Owner Mark Mayoras is a military Veteran hoping to help provide
The Honeycutt family is working on commercial and residential development on their properties. The second phase of residential lots are in development and talks are taking place to potentially bring a commercial retailer to the area. Located jus
This Women’s History Month, make a concentrated effort to learn the storiesabout the women leaders, educators, healers, mothers, and other trailblazingwomen in your community. Happy Women’s History month everyone! In honor of International Wome
NoblesNow serving as Market President for Truist Bank for Cumberland, Sampson and Robeson counties, Pat Nobles began his career in finance in savings and loan with East Coast Federal in 1990. Since then, he has stayed onboard and seen his former star
Chamber Presidents Taneshia Kerr (pictured left) and Casey Ferris (pictured right). Photo provided by: Taneshia KerrThe Board of Directors for both Chambers voted unanimously to partner together. Photo provided by: Taneshia KerrThe Home Mills Area Ch
Entrepreneu-Hers from across Fayetteville came together at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens on Monday, March 6 to kick off of the second annual Fayetteville #HerWeek.#HerWeek is a collection of an array of events brought together for #HERFayetteville,
ETI is partnering with USSOCOM to host the event at its campus for the second year in a row. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has partnered with the Emerging Technology Institute to bring their third annual Technical Experi
PHOTO PROVIDED BY: CREXI.COMThe property is now home to the Erwin Business Complex which houses 44 tenants.The Erwin Business Complex, a historic piece of property over 100 years old has been sold to new owners. Located at 200 North 13th St. in
PHOTO PROVIDED BY: GFBJBath Snob Co owners Tammie Melvin- Carlile (pictured left), Mary Thompson (middle) and Connie Melvin-Rushing (picturedright) hand make all the products sold in store.For lovers of luxurious baths, simplistic skincare and those
Photo provided by: Lumbee Tribe of NC The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is continuing to help low income families on their path to home ownership. The Tribe relaunched their 23 year-old Homeownership Program at the start of February with a new
The Fayetteville chapter of the Young Professionals Network is expanding how they bring members of the real estate industry together. Fifteen industry professionals from the area all gathered at Axe & Armor Hatchet House in Spring Lake for t
A rendering of the new Jetport terminal. The project is expected to be completed by March 2024. Photo provided by: The Wilson Group ArchitectsConstruction has begun for a new 7,361 square foot terminal for the Harnett County Regional Jetport.Th
Guest lecturer Noël McCal from Patriots Path teaches on the importance and strategy of salary negotiation.Military spouses planning to reenter the workforce were able to get some of the tools they need to succeed in Downtown Fayetteville at the Ampli
Business owners, residents and property owners of Downtown Fayetteville all gathered together to hear about the latest developments in a quarterly downtown meeting hosted by Cool Spring Downtown District and the Downtown Alliance. President &
Jeshoots-com/UnsplashIf there is one thing I find joy in, it’s the cycle of watching a major corporation announce a major policy change, an adjustment to a rule, or choose to implement a decision, and then immediately backpedaling when the public’s r
The Manila team works the same hours as the Fayetteville team, and are able to -virtually- attend office events like the 2022Christmas party - Photo provided by TRP SumnerWith tax season already here, accountants and CPA professionals are working aro
Photo provided by: CREXI.comThe Erwin Business Complex, a historic piece of property over 100 years old has been sold to new owners. Commercial real estate firm Dowell Commercial Realty finalized the sale on Feb. 1 for a final price of $9.5 mill
Emerging Technology Institute (ETI), a local innovation HUB for the Department of Defense, is inspiring future technology makers and helping secure internships at the same time. ETI has partnered with schools across the country to make direct co
Photo provided by GFAAAs the housing market in the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area continues to experience a cool down following COVID-19 supply delays and finally seeing a slowdown in demand after two years, increased interest in affordable rental pr
Whether it’s new constructions, renovations and buildings being added to a downtown skyline, there is something to look forward to coming soonto the county seats in your community.Elizabethtown, Bladen County Founded: 1773 Photo courtesy of
Robeson County will soon be a hub for manufacturing and production after leaders gathered at the Robeson County Committee of 100 Annual Dinner event held on Jan. 26. This was the first Annual Dinner hosted by the Committee since April 7, 2019 and &nb
Dr Walden presents his findings on the state of the economy to Sampson county leaders. Business and community leaders across Sampson county gathered at the Sampson County Expo Center to be briefed on the current state of the US economy and predi
THIRDMAN/PEXELSThe Longleaf Pine Realtors ® Inc. came together on Jan. 10 to discuss where local real estate stands when compared to the rest of the country. Featured speakers included LongLeaf Pine REALTORS® CEO Zan Monroe, Past LLPRI President Davi
Women and girls partnered up in matching colors and dominated the runway in the “mini me” segment - An Affair to RememberWomen and girls from across the Fayetteville area and across all walks of life gathered together to walk the runway in an event f
FREE STOCKS ORG/PEXELSThere is something refreshing about being able to start with a metaphorically clean slate come midnight on Jan. 1. Every year, we all come together and celebrate another year around the sun. A number of us make resolutions
Photo caption: The Fayetteville Stingers leadership came together to announce the new team. (Pictured left to right: Crown Complex General Manager Seth Banalt, General Manager Ray Phillips, Assistant Coach Don Gardner, and Head Coach Robert Brickey)&
Photo provided by GFBJCape Fear Valley Staff, founders and employees came together Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the health care provider’s new Center for Medical Education and Neuroscience Institute. The $33 million project was completed
Photo provided by: An Affair to RememberThe Fayetteville community is cordially invited to a night of fashion, fun and live music while supporting women in the community and women business owners all in one.The 2023 “You Won't Break My Soul Runway Ex
Photo provided by: Cushman & WakefieldNew housing options are expected to be coming to the southeast Fayetteville area after real estate development company One Real Estate Investment purchased 46.2 acres of land located at 3680 Elk Rd.OREI partn
Photo provided by Lyons Realty GroupDowntown Lillington is continuing to expand with the addition of the Lyons Group Realty office which will be officially open to the public in January of 2023.The group partnered with the Lillington Chamber of Comme
The completed expansion plans include the addition of 100 beds, two helipads and two stories to the medical center - Photo provided by CFVH The year 2023 will bring in new changes and the continuation of major renovations as progress continues a
Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville The Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to move forward with converting COVID-19 relief funds into publicly accessible funds meant to support small, minority owned businesses.At their regular counc
Photo provided by: Romeo's Pizza A new pizza franchise, Romeo’s Pizza will be making their debut in Fayetteville North Carolina, with their first location opening at 2800 Gillespie St. in the Airport Plaza in 2023.Romeo’s Pizza began as a mom-an
Photo provided by: CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is inviting the community for a special New Year’s Eve celebration. Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular will be taking over downtown Fayetteville with circus performances, music
The Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to invite members of the community to learn what it’s like being a part of their team. On Jan 26, 2023, the Chamber will host their first ever Open Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at VFW Post 670 on
Photo provided by Cape Fear Regional TheaterAs the year winds to a close, the Fayetteville area can expect a dash of holiday cheer with Christmas events to finish out 2022. Popular holiday attractions are returning for the public to enjoy and help sp
The First Bank & Trust Co. team cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the now fully operational Lillington office location to residents - Photo provided by First Bank & Trust CompanyHarnett county residents, business owners and farmers now h
Karolina Grabowska/PexelsBlack Friday wasn’t the same this year, and it’s a real shame. Despite a record number of 196.7 million Americans participating in stores and online between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, according to survey results collected
Downtown Fayetteville can expect to see a few changes including a new Social District, and new commercial and residential real estate options coming soon to the area - Photo provided by City of FayettevilleDowntown Fayetteville officially has a recog
Photo courtesy of BNI Hall of Fay-mersSmall business owners were invited to join a worldwide networking organization that keeps Fayetteville business owners first through its local chapter. The “Hall-of-FAYmers, Business Network International’s
Fayetteville Regional Airport’s new enhanced TSA security screening checkpoint area. Photo provided by: City of FayettevilleStaff, city leaders, and the public came together for a public unveiling at the Fayetteville Regional Airport on Wednesday Dec
A view of the facility taken from live video feed updated within the last 24 hours. Photo courtesy of: Ryan CompaniesFollowing months of progress, Amazon is close to completing the nearly 1.3 million- square-foot fulfillment facility in Fayetteville’
A Dickens Holiday is returning for the 23rd year. Photo provided by: The Fayetteville Downtown Alliance On Friday Nov. 25 everyone is invited to celebrate the continuation of the 22 year old tradition that is “A Dickens Holiday.” This year, the
Howard BrooksThe town of Pembroke, North Carolina is familiar with the name Howard Brooks. For more than 50 years, Mr. Brooks has been serving the healthcare needs of members of the Pembroke community and beyond. The Founder of what is today known as
Bill WestA recognizable name and a long-time Fayetteville resident, Bill West is a businessman that can’t be stopped even in retirement. With a career in insurance spanning from 1970 to 2019, West has been an active member of the community serving on
Photo provided by GFBJThe Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is gearing up for the final Power Breakfast of 2022. The upcoming sixth quarterly Power Breakfast taking place on Dec. 1 at Fayetteville State University will focus on “Our Innovation Ec
Photo provided by FTCCFayetteville Technical Community College is preparing for a new chapter of leadership as President Dr. J. Larry Keen prepares to pass the torch to his future replacement Dr. Mark Sorrells following the announcement of his plans
Pexels/Anastasia ShuraevaAs larger retail industries gear up for the official start of holiday season shopping with the arrival of Black Friday, smaller communities are preparing to kick start a shopping season that could be crucial to small retail s
Photo courtesy of MANN+HUMMELEditor’s Note: This article was originally posted on Nov. 16 and updated on Nov. 18 with responses from a MANN+HUMMEL representative. MANN+HUMMEL will be making changes to their Fayetteville operations. Followi
Photo provided by: @AIRBORNEINNOVATIONLABThe 82nd Airborne Division aims to foster technological progress, innovation and creativity on and off the field with their new Airborne Innovation Lab available on Fort Bragg. After celebrating a soft opening
Photo provided by: SBA North Carolina District OfficeStanding in support of small business owners and entrepreneurs, the Small Business Administration is working to provide funding, counseling and information to small businesses across the country.&n
PIXABAY/PEXELSDespite rising interest rates, inflation, and issues in supply chains and a labor shortage over the past two years, the Fayetteville real estate market may be starting to cool down as construction demands begin to decrease slightly in 2
Photo courtesy of DistiNCtly FayettevilleThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau unveiled its new name and brand identity: DistiNCtly Fayetteville to the Fayetteville public on Nov. 1. The former FACVB held a private receptio
Proposed plans for townhomes submitted to the councilA new community of townhomes is coming to 7009 Fillyaw Rd after the Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved the conditional rezoning of 15.14 acres of land during their city council meeting
Photo provided by Jessica HallingA new distillery campus is in development in Southern Pines brought to the area by two Moore County locals. Married army veterans Jessica and Bradley Halling have already begun clearing off a plot of land for the futu
Photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder/PexelsI cannot think of anything better than walking into a local store and finding a brand that you absolutely love. I’m not sure if anyone else has noticed, but living in a post- COVID-19 world has left an inte
Photo provided by: Brittany Gazda Photography Locals in Fayetteville pass by it regularly, on the way to the mall, on the way home from work, and if you have ever tried to take a shortcut from Morganton Road to Highway 24 you may not have even n
Photo provided by: FSUFayetteville State University faculty, students and academic supporters all gathered together on Sept. 23 to officially welcome the institution’s 12th Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Darrell T. Allison, J.D. Despite
Photo provided by: GFBJThe 29th annual Regional Realtor Rally, hosted by Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, Inc. returned to Fayetteville on Sept. 20 to allow realtor members from across the Fayetteville area the opportunity to network, meet real estate profes
Photo Provided by: SBA The U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub to bring the first ever SBA Town Hall to Pembroke on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. &
Chancellor Allison taking the Oath of Office. Photo provided by: FSUFayetteville State University faculty, students and academic supporters all gathered together on Friday to officially welcome the institution’s 12th Chancellor and Chief Execut
Photo provided by TeamLogic ITTeamLogic IT of Eastern North Carolina will be switching to a new owner after six years of service to the Fayetteville and surrounding communities. This branch of the franchise, which has teams in Fayetteville, Rale
Photo provided by Scott WeathingtonContributing $92.9 billion to the state’s economy, producing roughly 54 percent of all sweet potatoes grown in the U.S., and remaining the number one top producer of tobacco in America, it’s no surprise that agricul
Junior Ferreira/UnsplashKnowledge is such a funny thing, sometimes you gain it on purpose; you read a book or watch an episode of ‘How It’s Made.’ And sometimes, you surprise yourself with how much you didn’t know you knew about a topic. While w
Photo provided by: Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, Inc.Event organizers and leaders with NC Carolina Core are celebrating the successful completion of their first Carolina Core Summit which took place on Sept. 13 in Sanford, NC. A total of 650 attendee
Photo provided by Faith HattonFort Bragg military base welcomed U.S. service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start the transition to civilian life to the Iron Mike Conference Center for the 2022 Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit.&nbs
Photo provided by VentureSouthAngel investment group VentureSouth continues to expand across the Southeast region with the addition of its newest market, VentureSouth Chattanooga. The Chattanooga, TN group will be the 19th market with the
Photo provided by ForbesTwo credit unions in North Carolina are receiving national recognition from Forbes with the release of the America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State 2022 List. Out of three winners announced for North Carolina in l
Photo provided by VisitNCThe North Carolina tourism industry is experiencing major bounceback following the COVID-19 pandemic that brought international and domestic travel to a near halt in 2020. To track the numbers, Visit North Carolina
Photo by NC Carolina CoreRealtors, economic developers, government officials, builders, investors and other members of the business community are invited to Sanford to learn about a massive commercial and real estate development effort moving through
Inflation, economic uncertainty, supply chain slowdowns, labor shortages and a global pandemic-these are just some of the challenges members of the business community are facing day to day. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is inviting
Photo courtesy: Dena BreeceRepresentatives from the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County came together Tuesday morning to celebrate longtime Fayetteville resident George Breece for his contributions to the communit
Photo by Heroes Make AmericaEvery year, men and women prepare to leave their life of military service and transition to civilian life – 200,000 in fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. For those service men and women, finding work in
Cape Fear Regional Theatre officially broke ground on an expansion and renovation of their facility at 1209 Hay St. on April 7. Photos by GFBJ.At noon today, April 7, Cape Fear Regional Theatre officially broke ground on an expansion and renovation o
DistiNCtly Fayetteville is calling all hospitality businesses throughout Cumberland County’s vast tourism industry to submit their nominations for the 2025 DistiNCtly Fayetteville Tourism Awards coming to the community on Sept. 18, 2025. This is
Renovations to a roof in the Pope Army Airfield's Hillcrest neighborhood is part of the Homestead Project. Photo by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Office.Fort Bragg is undergoing a transformation with the launch of the Homestead Pr
