Editor's Note: Due to inclement weather, the date and times of the events have changed. On Jan. 23 at the Crown Expo, Unstoppable Little Ladies will begin at 2 p.m. Young Women and Women of Power will start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. 
Richard MooreRichard Moore is the CEO of First Bancorp. Named CEO of the Year in 2019 by Business NC Magazine, Moore has overseen the company over the last eight years all while the company has experienced exponential growth. According to Moore,
Chambers of commerce provide valuable resources and relationship connections that can be vital to the growth of a business. Joining a Chamber of Commerce can significantly improve visibility, connect to local government affairs, provide resources for
Southern Pines Brewing Company is coming to Hay Street. Photo provided by Southern Pines Brewing Company. Southern Pines Brewing Company has become a household name in North Carolina with two locations in Southern Pines and distribution in all 1
Connecting to Fort Bragg and the military community can be a challenge even in an area with over 50,000 military and civilian personnel on post and 120,000 military retirees and their families in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area. To do busines
Photo contributed by the Junior League of FayettevilleIn Fayetteville, permission is granted to start decorating for Christmas as soon as the first weekend in November hits and the Holly Day Fair begins. This year’s 46th annual Holly Day Fair, hosted
A vision for the future of Spring Lake is being created through a new comprehensive land use plan, and a kickoff meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Spring Lake Recreation Center as one of the first steps to updating the plan for the first
Billy Wellons President of Wellco Contractors and Principal Officer of WS Wellons RealtyBilly Wellons, president of Wellco Contractors and principal officer of WS Wellons Realty, has served the Spring Lake and greater area for more than five decades,
Businesspeople in the region, past and present, have enjoyed breaking bread at local breakfast spots when conducting their meetings.Networking plays a fundamental role in growing contacts for your business. In Fayetteville, there is no better place t
The mandate from Congress to change the name of Fort Bragg has been apoint of contention for many local citizens, business owners and veterans alike.Nevertheless, the Fort Bragg Naming Commission invites locals to voice theiropinions on the upcoming
Carla Bullington Myers works in her Scissors On Marlborough salon in Fayetteville. She said she and others faced dire times during the height of the pandemic, but loyal clients have helped her business survive. Jami McLaughlin/Greater Fayetteville Bu
Cutline: Arlee Shaye shows her Reserve Champion pig from the Pee Wee Showman division. (Photo used with permission from Dina Fulcher) Blue ribbon sweet potato pie? First place antique farm equipment? Grand or reserve champion? There a
The Cumberland County Fair, set to begin Sept. 3, serves as a showcase for to area’s top farm products, animals, machinery and more. (Photo credit: David Kennard/Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) North Carolina has long been known for being
Billie Faith Fulcher, shows her pig at a previous county fair. The teen and her younger sister will be showing animals again at the Cumber County Fair, which begins Sept. 3 at the Crown Complex in Fayetteville. (Photo used with permission from Dina F
Sabrina Brooks is the executive director of the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation. Brooks joined the foundation in 2010 and has been a driving force behind the philanthropic support for the Cape Fear Valley Health System, one of the largest health s
Meredith Short, an associate veterinarian at Cross Creek Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, works with Dillon the pug on Aug. 4. (David Kennard/Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) A national vet shortage is causing issues across the natio
Escapeology’s lobby was full on Friday afternoon as visitors lined up to challenge their escape room skills. (David Kennard/Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) When Luke Chilton was 16, he visited his first escape room. He was in Los An
Shoppers will find farm fresh produce and other local wares at farmers markets throughout the area. (Jami McLaughlin/Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) The District Summer Market at Festival Park has been an exciting new part of the downtown
Karese Whaley has seen success with her new shopping center at 4544 Yadkin Road in Fayetteville. (Photos publish with permission from Karese Whaley) A new shopping center coming to Fayetteville in the eye of Skibo Road is a realized dream
Downtown shops such as the Cameo Art House Theatre are happy to see visitors returning in the post-pandemic environment. Summer expected to draw unprecedented crowds with numerous eventsWith most stores returning to near pre-pandemic conditions,
A nationwide moratorium on evictions for unpaid rent has many property owners wondering how they will make mortgage payments (Photo by David Kennard/Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) North Carolina residents have been protected from evictio
The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.
Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations.
A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman
