As an entrepreneur and business owner, the term nonprofit has always been a category to try and avoid. When starting out in business, the owner/entrepreneur takes great risk, many times using their own capital to stand up the business. All this is done to generate a profit, so of course, I never really understood much about how the nonprofit sector worked.

Aside from churches and private schools, I had little knowledge about the value that this sector brings to countless individuals, businesses and communities. 
In this issue, we will focus our attention on some nonprofits who are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the community. You will also notice on page nine an announcement about our next Power Breakfast on Sept. 24. We will be talking with four amazing leaders in the arts who also represent some amazing nonprofit organizations. These leaders and their teams are impacting our area in phenomenal ways, and their efforts pay big dividends that end up bringing value to every business in our community. I hope you will join us as we hear from them.

Get your tickets today at www.FayettevillePowerBreakfast.com.

Another upcoming event you can play a significant role in (for free, mind you), is our Annual Health Care Heroes Awards which will be held on Nov. 7 (see page two for more information). Our health care community does so much for all of us. You, as a reader of Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, can participate free of charge by nominating a deserving healthcare professional for one of the nine different categories we will be honoring on Nov. 7. Click here to make your nominations today!

At this stage in my life and career, I know more about the nonprofit world than when I first started in business, but I have learned so much just in the last few years about the value that these organizations provide. I look forward to continuing my education in this area and learning how Greater Fayetteville Business Journal can and will be more involved! 
God bless you and yours!