Business Beats Season 1

Jan 30, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 11: Dec. 15- Dec. 19, 2025

Episode 11 and we're in heaven! It was a busy week for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina as they received official federal recognition as a tribe! And a new micro market is now open in downtown Fayetteville! Market Square Pantry had a surprise openi ...

Jan 30, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 10: Dec. 8- Dec. 12, 2025

We did it again for episode 10!Featuring stories from Local Time Lillington, City of Fayetteville, NC Government and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers! We also highlighted a new resource for those working in the mobile food industry by showing more about ...

Jan 30, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 9: Dec. 1- Dec. 5, 2025

Episode 9 is lookin' fine! We recap the ongoing Fayetteville PWC "Don't Drain Our Future" campaign, including a recent public hearing held in Fayetteville, NC where residents all gave comments in opposition to a proposal to remove 6.17 million gallon ...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: How FTCC and Regional Partners Are Developing the Next Generation of Talent in Cumberland County

Posted Jul 1, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and its regional partners are leading a coordinated effort to build a future-ready workforce pipeline aligned with the evolving needs of employers across Cumberland County and the Sandhills. Through imm
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Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 6: Nov. 3- Nov. 7, 2025

Episode six, give it some clicks! We overcame some slight technical difficulties to bring you this week's episode of Business Beats! Thank you to all of our featured organizations and companies this week: Miller-Motte College Fayetteville Techni ...

Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 5: Oct. 27- Oct. 31, 2025

Feeling alive with week 5! We're back after a brief break with Business Beats! Thank you to our features stories from Fayetteville Technical Community College, Cape Fear Valley Health, and The Tulsa Initiative Inc.! Get your tickets to our final Powe ...

Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 4: Oct. 13- Oct. 17, 2025

What’s in store for week four? Episode four of Business Beats features exciting news from Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health with a status update on their incoming School of Medicine. We also give you a glimpse of a new restau ...

Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 3: Oct. 6- Oct. 10, 2025

Welcome to week three of Business Beats! This week, we cover a first-of-its-kind drone competition brought to the area by the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, the 75th Anniversary Celebration for Sampson Regional Medical Cent ...

Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats Season 1: Episode 2: Sept. 29- Oct. 3, 2025

Please enjoy this week's Business Beats, recapping news from from Sept. 29- Oct. 3.  Thank you to our featured sponsor Fayetteville State University for their support, and for our lead story on their new nursing partnership with Cape Fear V ...

Jan 28, 2026

Business Beats Season 1: Episode 1: Sept. 20- Sept. 29, 2025

 Welcome to a new segment of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal: Business Beats! This week's recap is for Sept. 20- Sept. 26, and features businesses such as Dad Bod District, Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap, Harnett County Government, ...


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In The Current Issue

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.