Volume 3 Issue 11: Nov 3, 2023

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Nov 9, 2023

Bigger and better: A Dickens Holiday returns to Downtown Fayetteville with expanded footprint and new additions

While A Dickens Holiday welcomes guests as they are, event-goers are absolutely encouraged to dress up - PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE OF FAYETTEVILLEThe City of Fayetteville is home to many festivals and community events throughout all sea ...

Nov 9, 2023

Help for home buyers: Fayetteville-based real estate agent Kai 'Hollywood" Murphy breaks down what financing options are available for homebuyers in NC

When we think of the “American Dream” something along the lines of a car and a house with a white picket fence and a family will most likely come to mind. Growing up in America we’ve been conditioned to believe this American dream is achievable to an ...

Nov 9, 2023

Questions & Answers: Cumberland County Manager reflects on past year of progress

Grier worked with the City of Roanoke from 2021- 2022 before moving to Cumberland County. Prior to that, he served as Deputy County Manager in Guilford County, NC, from 2015 until 2021 and as Assistant County Manager and Chief Finance Officer for Ora ...

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Spring has officially sprung… unless you’re here in North Carolina, where one day it’s sunny and 75 and the next it’s overcast and 60. Either way, this time of year is all about fresh starts: planting new seeds and fostering growth. But a well-mainta
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Nov 9, 2023

A catalyst for growth: Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation celebrates completion of new projects and prepares for long-term development

A 140,000-square-foot facility located on Corporation Drive. Fayetteville has the talent to meet the needs of large businesses, and now we have the facilities to accommodate them as well - PHOTO PROVIDED BY FCEDCAs the sixth largest city in the Carol ...

Nov 8, 2023

And the winner is… The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal shines a light on the winners of our first ever Health Care Heroes event

We at the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal would like to thank the medical community for a successful first ever HealthCare Heroes event held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Highland Country Club. Here are this year's This year's 2023 HealthCare Heroes award recipients. ...

Oct 19, 2023

Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce announces new Consumer Protection Division

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber has announced the establishment of its new Consumer Protection Division, an initiative dedicated to promoting consumer rights, ensuring fair business practices, and fostering a trustworthy business environment within ...


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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Michael Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP - Chief Quality Officer, Cape Fear Valley Health System
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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Dionne Hall - Director, Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services, Fayetteville State University
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Know the signs, save a life: Cape Fear Valley Health educates the community for National Stroke Awareness Month

Mena M. Samaan, MD, MBA - Director of Neurointerventional Services, Cape Fear Valley Health

In The Current Issue

Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo