I believe it was the ever poetic classic rock band All Star that said it best: The years start coming and they don’t stop coming.
I’ve recently found myself in a major transitional phase of life. I was married last month to my best friend (you may remember him as the man next to me with a Christmas llama a few editor’s notes ago), my family recently relocated to Charlotte, NC and I find myself receiving a wave of love and support on LinkedIn to commemorate my two year anniversary as Editor of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.
I find myself reminiscing over some of the amazing content I have been able to write during my time here. I am forever grateful to the businesses in Cumberland and all of our surrounding counties that have allowed me to tell their stories. It has been a wonderful two years discovering these communities, being the first interview for many and for some businesses, being able to break the news on some of their big announcements and developments.
While life continues to move forward, it’s always a bit cathartic to reflect on the changes that tend to take place during this time, including left behind friendships, partnerships, habits and seeing just how much you’ve grown. I am looking forward to continuing to serve the Fayetteville business community and beyond and I am so thankful for the many of you that have allowed me to tell your stories.
I hope you enjoy this issue which features a profile on North Carolina Military Business Center Executive Director Scott Dorney, the newly revamped first time homebuyer loan program now offered through the City of Fayetteville and the newest developments with Lumbee Guaranty Bank and their new Fayetteville location and more!
Happy reading!
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
