The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is partnering with FCEDC to launch the Can Do Performance Financing Program.The program was designed to address the barriers to capital that have impeded the creation of sustainable businesses within Fayette ...
Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on December 18, 2024.The Federal Reserve Board has announced it will be further cutting interest rates by an additional 0.25% following a meeting held on Dec. 18. This is the thir ...
North Carolina’s banks play a vital role with economic development and strengthening communities through their investments in homeownership, small businesses, and community development. According to a recent study conducted by Appalachian State Unive ...
Today, Sept. 10, Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourlywage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S ...
Photo by GFBJLumbee Guaranty Bank (LGB) has officially welcomed the community into its now single Fayetteville location at 2939 Village Drive. The new location along what is known as “Banking Road” due to the amount of banks along the road, is the co ...
Dogwood State Bank (OTCQX: DSBX) ("Dogwood") announced on Tuesday, July 30, its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as it prepares to close its previously announced acquisition of Community First Bancorporation and Comm ...
Today (Thursday, Aug. 1), the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $18.9 million in funding across two Golden LEAF Programs and an $8 million for a special initiative. The Board awarded $1,300,000 to support four projects through the Ope ...
On July 19, 2024, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced a funding opportunity for Native Am ...
Lumbee Guaranty Bank’s new Fayetteville branch will be located at 2939 Village Drive. This new location will be better equipped to cater to customers with its ample parking and a drive up ATM. Photo provided by Lumbee Guaranty Bank. Lumbee Guara ...
Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com
From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno
The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit
