On April 28, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber is bringing back its Spouses in Military Exposition.
The event will take place at Fayetteville State University’s Rudolph Jones Student Center from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. Military spouses are welcome to visit display booths of local restaurants and retailers to learn about their products and services.
Each booth will offer information, coupons, free samples and giveaways. There will also be an area for nonprofit resources such as education, social services, healthcare, workforce development, and other resources available to them.
A luncheon will take place at noon where spouses can mingle with each other and with members of the Military Affairs Council for a meal. Registration is needed for the luncheon with availability on a first-come basis due to limited seating capacity.
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