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VICTORY FROM WITHIN: The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is hosting the “Victory from Within: The American Prisoner of War Experience” THROUGH SEPT. 26. The 1,200 square foot traveling exhibit is based on the thematic organization of the National POW Museum – Capture, Prison Life, Those Who Wait, and Freedom. After years of development, the traveling exhibit was completed in the fall of 2013. The intent of this exhibit is to introduce the public to the prisoner of war story. This exhibit is free to the public. For more information, call 910-643-2778.
CHAMBER 101: The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will conduct Member Orientation: Chamber 101 at 9:30-10:30 a.m. JULY 26. Members will learn about the variety of member benefits, meet chamber staff and ambassadors and get connected. This will be a virtual meeting. Find information at http://www.faybiz.com/ or call 910-483-8133.
NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY: The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum will be the site of National Airborne Day, which will include a ceremony at 9 a.m. AUG. 14 and static displays open until noon. For more information, call 910-643-2778.
SPEED NETWORKING: The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will conduct its Virtual Speed Networking event from 1-2 p.m. on JULY 22. Participants will get about three minutes to introduce themselves and their business to other participants. For more information, call 910-483-8133.
GOVERNMENT VENDOR NETWORK: NC TECH will host the Government Vendor Network 3-4 p.m. on JULY 20 during a virtual meeting. TheGovernment Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who have an interest in doing business with the state government. Participation is open to NC TECH members at no cost, but registration is required. For more information, call 919-856-0393 or send email to membership@nctech.org.
“EVOKE:” Cape Fear Studio’s upcoming one-artist exhibit, “Evoke,” features member and local fine artist Angela Stout. The exhibit features art creations in oil, and will be shown THROUGH JULY 25. Stout is a disabled veteran and is a member of Cape Fear Studios and teaches art classes to the public. The studio’s workshops and retail section is open to visitors at 148 Maxwell St., Fayetteville. Call 910-433-2986 or go to http://www.capefearstudios.com/ for more information.
GOLF CLASSIC: NC TECH’s annual Golf Classic will take place AUG. 12 at Pinehurst No. 1. Business and IT leaders will gather to take on Pinehurst No. 1. The Golf Classic will give bragging rights as NC TECH Classic Champion. The best ball format will prizesand giveaways. For more information, contact NC TECH at 919-856-0393.
MARKET ON TRADE STREET: The Hope Mills Area Chamber has launched the farmers market on Trade Street in partnership with the Town of Hope Mills and the Merchants on Trade Street. The event takes place every third Saturday with participation from local farmers, bakers, artisans and more.
Food trucks will be on site, as well.
Contact the Hope Mills Chamber at 910-423-4314 for more information.
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