Volume 1 Issue 24: May 6, 2022

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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 ...

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Holmes Security Systems

The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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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 ...


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Cape Fear Valley Health announces new midwifery clinic to open in January 2026

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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Mónica García-Pérez, Ph.D. - Distinguished Professor of Economics, Fayetteville State University
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North Carolina Holds a Home-Field Advantage in the Innovation Game

TJ Gilroy - Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

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

Smith Douglas Homes pictured with the The Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce at the grand opening of their new Reedy Branch community which took place in October. Photo provided by Smith Douglas Homes.A new residential community taking shape in Lill


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