Since my last publisher’s comments, our empty nest has become less empty! My wife and I participated in a fundraising auction back on St. Patrick’s Day to help support the 50th anniversary of Carolina College of Biblical Studies! That’s where we learned of a beautiful dog breed called Mini Australian Labradoodle. Although we didn’t intend to get a pet that night, we fell in love with this type of dog at the event and our new dog owner adventure was started. We picked our new puppy up on Father’s Day and needless to say, we are both smitten. So with a new puppy, in order not to put her at risk, we have not been able to go anywhere until she receives all her shots. Since my last publisher’s comments, our empty nest has become less empty! My wife and I participated in a fundraising auction back on St. Patrick’s Day to help support the 50th anniversary of Carolina College of Biblical Studies! That’s where we learned of a beautiful dog breed called Mini Australian Labradoodle. Although we didn’t intend to get a pet that night, we fell in love with this type of dog at the event and our new dog owner adventure was started. We picked our new puppy up on Father’s Day and needless to say, we are both smitten. So with a new puppy, in order not to put her at risk, we have not been able to go anywhere until she receives all her shots.
That has enabled a lot of reflection on my part, and a lot of two-hour minimum excursions, since we cannot leave her in the crate longer than that yet.
Much of that reflection has been on being thankful. I am thankful that I married way up! I’m thankful for faith, family and friends and thankful for our country and the freedoms we all enjoy.
As we wrap up the month of July with this issue, our focus is regional defense contracting businesses and their tremendous impact on our local/regional economy. These companies support those that keep us free, and they are making a significant contribution here. We wanted our readers to know more about them.
Please also mark your calendars for Sept. 26, which is the date of our next Power Breakfast called “Major Developments."
Those in attendance will hear about the latest developments and growth challenges in our area related to real estate and construction for both residential and commercial. This is an extremely important topic for our community.
Lastly, we also want you to be aware of a new event we have planned the evening of Thursday, Nov. 2 called Health Care Heroes. We already have some great presenting sponsors for this event and we will recognize several individuals in healthcare. More to come on this event, and if you are interested in learning more, contact us at marketing@bizfayetteville.com.
Thanks for reading the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal! And Idgie says hi!
God Bless you and yours!
Cookout season is officially in full swing, and if you’re tired of grilling your own, the Haymount Truck Stop has an exciting option for the whole family! The Truck Stop’s inaugural burger competition is happening on Saturday, July 19.
Adiós. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen.No, I am not leaving the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, but I am going on a long overdue vacation!Hello dear readers, this is my roundabout way of announcing to the community that starting on July 4, any and
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