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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Cybersecurity Is Everyone's Responsibility - North Carolina's Future Depends on It

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Every October, organizations across the nation recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While the observance has become familiar, the importance of its message continues to grow. Cybersecurity Awareness Month began in 2004 through a partnership
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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Brittany Mundy - Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students, Fayetteville State University
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County
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NCMBC Technology Transition Office Highlights New Department of War SBIR/STTR Updates for North Carolina Small Businesses

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

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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

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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