Volume 4 Issue 22: Apr 25, 2025

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May 1, 2025

Measuring success

Welcome to the 118th issue of Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, or Volume 4, No. 22 as we like to call it on the front page. None of these numbers really have much relevance unless you have been there from the beginning and have an understanding ...

May 1, 2025

Open survey for Corridor K: NCDOT releases public survey regarding Corridor K, and the potential route for I-685

The FCEDC is requesting the public's help in filling out this survey to ensure our voice is heard. Graphic provided by FCEDC.The North Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for input on a connected route that would link several centers of ...

Apr 17, 2025

Put it downtown; Businesses in downtown Fayetteville advocate for the Crown Event Center project to stay in its currently planned spot

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 ...

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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Workforce Pipelines for a Growing Economy

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The North Carolina General Assembly's adoption of the new Propel NC funding model represents one of the most significant investments in workforce-focused education in recent years. Propel NC directs greater state support to community college programs
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Apr 10, 2025

Building together; FSU and FTCC partner to bring a Construction Project Management degree to students

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 ...


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Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala


A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe


A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express.