Volume 3 Issue 24: May 24, 2024

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May 30, 2024

Full time family: Ross I.T. Services co-owner Kellie Ross finds balance between family and running a business

From right to left: The Ross family includes Ross I.T. Services Founder and Co-owner Sam Ross, the youngest in the family Caroline (7), Co-owner Kellie Ross and oldest daughter Hannah (14). Photo provided by Kellie Ross.For the past 18 years, Kellie ...

May 30, 2024

Not for profit, for people: CFVH Foundation Vice President shares about her experience navigating motherhood as a working professional

Brooks shared that her favorite part of the role that she has now is working with donors and helping them take their philanthropic investment in health care and see it put to use. Photo provided by CFVH.Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation Vice Preside ...

May 30, 2024

Publisher's note: Finding solutions

In May, the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal celebrated small business month and Mother’s Day! In an effort to further recognize both of these important events, we have assembled a few stories highlighting working mothers and “mom-owned” small b ...

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North Carolina Military Business Center

Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Posted May 6, 2026
The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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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
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Grow Your Business With a Partner You Can Trust

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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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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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