Volume 3 Issue 23: May 10, 2024

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May 16, 2024

Big help for small businesses: City of Fayetteville's Commercial Corridor Exterior Grant Program is working to revive and refresh small businesses

The Custom Concepts Body Works building located at 525 Cumberland St. is one example of successful utilization of the program. Funds can be used for paint jobs, window work and new signage for the businesses along with other exterior improvements. Ph ...

May 16, 2024

Boots to Business: The SBA’S entrepreneurial education and training program is open to active duty service members, Veterans of all eras and military spouses

 to L: Fayetteville Veterans Business Outreach Center Business Counselor Julius Cook, Small Business Center Director for Central Carolina Community College Terri Brown and VBOC Director Robin Livingston stand together following a successful B2B ...

May 16, 2024

Happy May, happy Mother’s Day!

The month of May is here and I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by! That being said, fathers, husbands, daughters and sons, it is important that if you’re reading this that you are aware that Mother’s Day is only two days away at the time of ...

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Brittany Mundy
Fayetteville State University

A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Posted Sep 22, 2026
Fayetteville State University caters to a variety of nontraditional students, including adult learners, transfer and military students. Recently, the university has seen a surge in adult learners, or students over the age of 25. Many adults are
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May 16, 2024

Local businesses solving local issues: Power Breakfast returns on June 18 to discuss "Big Challenges" within Fayetteville

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is taking a look at how area businesses are solving problems within our community. Tickets are now on sale for the latest in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's 2024 Power Breakfast series titled “Big ...


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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

Taylor Warren - President, Highstreet Warren Insurance Group
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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

John Bigger - Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County

In The Current Issue

Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th


Building TJB Realty: Tracey Jones-Brooks brings a people-first approach to real estate

Tracey Jones-Brooks REALTOR®, ABR®, is eager to continue growing her business in Fayetteville, and a new office space is going to help make that dream a reality.


Best at 910 Future Fest: First-ever 910 Future Fest Pitch Competition provides a spotlight for local budding businesses

Winners of the inaugural pitch competition were Omega Air, Rebirth-Heart and Mind PLLC, Sprinkle Me Pink, LLC and Fedora Elite Mobile Cigar Experience. Following an event-packed weekend, four Fayetteville-based entrepreneurs were given a leg up