Volume 5 Issue 3: Jul 4, 2025

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Jul 11, 2025

Buns of glory: Local food truck pros prepare to compete at Haymount Truck Stop's inaugural burger competition on July 19

Cookout season is officially in full swing, and if you’re tired of grilling your own, the Haymount Truck Stop has an exciting option for the whole family! The Truck Stop’s inaugural burger competition is happening on Saturday, July 19. ...

Jul 11, 2025

Editor's note: I’m sailing away

Adiós. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen.No, I am not leaving the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, but I am going on a long overdue vacation!Hello dear readers, this is my roundabout way of announcing to the community that starting on July 4, any and ...

Jul 11, 2025

Filling the capital gap: Tulsa Initiative's micro-lending program opens doors for Fayetteville entrepreneurs

In a city where traditional lending channels can overlook aspiring business owners from underserved communities, the Tulsa Initiative is changing the narrative around access to capital. The Fayetteville-based nonprofit has worked to expand its missio ...

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North Carolina Holds a Home-Field Advantage in the Innovation Game

Posted Dec 1, 2025
North Carolina’s medical and biotech ecosystem is already highly regarded, but two emerging developments are even greater opportunities for local innovators: the rise of ARPA-H, the federal government’s high-risk, high-reward health innovation agency
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Jul 10, 2025

Keep the good times rolling: Trolley Pub Fayetteville offers a new avenue to experience downtown's restaurant and bar scene

 The Fayetteville Trolley Pub is a 14-seat, pedal-powered party on wheels that lets you enjoy a lively tour of downtown’s bars and hotspots. Photo provided by Kevin Walker.Downtown Fayetteville is set to welcome a new addition to its hospit ...

Jul 9, 2025

Connecting to opportunities: NCMBC’s upcoming webinar series guides businesses through government contracting

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is hosting a slew of webinars through December 2025 meant to prepare local businesses for emerging and current government and defense industry demands. Graphic provided by Canva. The North Caro ...


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Where river meets home: Cape Overlook brings affordable riverfront living to Lillington

Smith Douglas Homes has launched its notable development called Cape Overlook, a 63.95-acre subdivision situated on the Cape Fear River near Wildlife Road.


From service to success: Walsingham Group Inc. partners with nonprofit groups to help Veterans join them as part of the civilian workforce

Walsingham Group Inc., an organization federally recognized for its efforts and emphasis on hiring Veterans is partnering with local and national organizations to recruit, hire and retain Veteran talent. Photo generated using Canva AI.Walsingham Grou


Bah, Humbug! Annual Christmas event A Dickens Holiday returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2025

Costumed actors will roam the streets, carriage rides will guide visitors throughout and the traditional candlelight processional and illumination ceremony will be included at this year’s A Dickens Holiday. Photo provided by A Dickens Holiday, taken