Volume 3 Issue 19: Mar 8, 2024

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Mar 14, 2024

Tour around town: The Small Business Administration's NC District Team gives a VIP tour of SBA assisted businesses in Fayetteville, NC

During the tour, Team SBA met with the team at the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center’s (SBTDC) service center at Fayetteville State University -  Photo provided by SBA NC District OfficeThe Small Business Administrati ...

Mar 14, 2024

Building connections: New professional women in building council seeks to build up the next generation of women in construction

Leaders receive the PWBS charter on Feb. 26 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV - Photo provided by HBAFThe Home Builders Association of Fayetteville NC (HBAF) is calling all women in the building industry to be part of a new car ...

Mar 14, 2024

Editor's note: A _______ line of women; reflecting on my family's history as a way to plan for the future

Photo provided by Faith HattonHappy Women’s History Month all! As Women’s History Month takes off this March, I found myself going through my family albums and reflecting on my own history. I’ve always liked the phrase “A long line of successful ...

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Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

Posted Aug 12, 2025
As global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t
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Mar 14, 2024

Taking care of business: Cool Spring Downtown District’s President and CEO Bianca Shoneman reflects on her career and plans to help grow and improve downtown Fayetteville

Bianca Shoneman, CEO and President of Cool Spring Downtown District - Photo provided by CSDDBianca Shoneman, CEO and President of Cool Spring Downtown District, exemplifies leadership as she spearheads events and revitalization projects for Downtown ...


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Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

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