Volume 1 Issue 24: May 6, 2022

Helo

Click on the cover image to flip through the entire issue.

May 12, 2022

Reciprocal benefits, veteran entrepreneurs help boost the local economy while gaining from Fayetteville benefits

Recently, the Defense Alliance of North Carolina assembleddata from various resources to point to how the success of veteran-owned businesses aids North Carolina’s economy.In 2021, CNBC’s list of America's Top States for Business placed North Carolin ...

May 12, 2022

ChenMed, N.C. RIA approves grant request for reuse of Fayetteville Building

The rural health category grant for the City of Fayetteville totals $300,000.The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority announced on April 21 that it approved 15 grant requests to local governments totaling $3,840,156.The requests include comm ...

May 12, 2022

Economic growth and development: Regional educational institutions fain insight from industry leader on entrenpreneurship

Local colleges are at the forefront of the discussions on economic development and growth as they are preparing students to enter the workforce. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNC PEMBROKE.In the past month, Fayetteville State U ...

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
fayetteville-technical-community-college dr-mark-sorrells headshot

Dr. Mark Sorrells
Fayetteville Technical Community College

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: How FTCC and Regional Partners Are Developing the Next Generation of Talent in Cumberland County

Posted Jul 1, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and its regional partners are leading a coordinated effort to build a future-ready workforce pipeline aligned with the evolving needs of employers across Cumberland County and the Sandhills. Through imm
  ...read entire article
May 12, 2022

New clinic, FirstHealth makes debut in Fayetteville with convenient care clinic on Morganton Road

Local colleges are at the forefront of the discussions on economic development and growth as they are preparing students to enter the workforce. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JENNA SHACKELFORD.FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic will have ...

May 12, 2022

Do-it-yourself, businesses encourage imagination and mental fortitude through artistic pasttimes

Downtown Fayetteville often hosts artistic celebrations and events; DIY business-es further corroborate the creative culture by encouraging self-expression in their customers. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GREG"S POTTERY AND SAVANAH RAMSEY.The do-it-yourself in ...

May 12, 2022

Achievers & Accolades, Sharing your proudest business moments

Encouragement makes a huge difference in the workplace. Share the positivitywith those you work with by sharing their recent accomplishments with us. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal recognizes the fine accomplishments of individuals and or ...

May 12, 2022

UNCP ribbon cutting, school celebrates the James A. Thomas Hall

(From left): Sen. Pro Tempore Phi Berger, Sally Thomas, Jim Thomas, Gov. Roy Cooper, Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, First Lady Rebecca Cummings and House Speaker Tim Moore. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WILLIS GLASSGOW.Last week, UNC Pembroke hosted a ribbon-c ...

May 12, 2022

Fresh food, quality service: Famous Toastery seeks to expand its better-breakfast franchise into Moore, Cumberland Counties

Famous Toastery has 25 units and aims to have 50 by 2024. PHOTO PROVIDED BY FAMOUS TOASTERYFamous Toastery, a N.C.-based restaurant, just announced plans for expansion throughout the state to include a location in the Pinehurst/Aberdeen area and the ...

May 11, 2022

Construction commences on new Simple Twist restaurant in Dunn

Ground just broke in April and construction has begun on the new Dunn Simple Twist restaurant.Owners Chef Nathan and Colleen Roby hope they will open and serve customers before year end, given construction goes as planned. This upcoming Simple Twist ...


Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT

In The Current Issue

Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.