Reena Bhatia joined North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Business Development Team in January 2023. Reena is responsible for identifying lucrative federal contract opportunities and assisting businesses with understandi
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts have become a popular procurement mechanism in government agencies, offering a flexible and efficient means to acquire a diverse range of goods and services. The recent proliferation of Best i
Nearly 80 acres of commercial development are now underway in Hope Mills. With Target serving as the anchor tenant, Camden Commons will bring a dynamic mix of retail and commercial opportunities. Land clearing and grading are underway at the site dev
GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t
As the director of the FSU HUB, Dr. Tamara Colvin is responsible for strategic and operational leadership to provide impactful support to emerging entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Photo provided by Colvin.Fayetteville Cumberland Regional
