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Aug 12, 2026

Park Dental Partners, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Village Family Dental Services Organization

Logo courtesy of Village Family DentalPark Dental Partners, Inc. a leading dental resource organization, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Village Family Dental DSO. The Village Family Dental DSO is current ...

Aug 10, 2026

Work continues on Midland Road project in Southern Pines; Lane closures upcoming for milling and resurfacing work

N.C. Department of Transportation crews have completed preliminary construction on the ongoing Midland Road improvements project in Moore County. ...

Aug 10, 2026

Hope Mills Chamber moves to new office space

Photo by Colleen AmundsenThe Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce has relocated to 4950 Cameron Road, Suite B. “We're really excited about the move. [We're excited about] having a place where our members and non-members can come to inquire more about ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. However,
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Aug 4, 2026

Fayetteville PWC to host Industry Day to connect businesses with procurement opportunities

Photo provided by PWCThe Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) invites suppliers, prime contractors, subcontractors and other business professionals to attend its upcoming Industry Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.The event i ...

Jul 30, 2026

Publisher's note: Four years, countless connections

As many of you on LinkedIn may know, I have recently celebrated four years with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. Given that GFBJ has only been around for five years, I consider it one of my greatest labors of love. For the past four ye ...

Jul 29, 2026

FTCC and Cumberland County to host 8th Annual Food Safety Forum

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health & Environmental Services invites foodservice professionals, educators, students and industry partners to attend the 8th Annual Food Safety Forum on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.         ...

Jul 27, 2026

Crunch Fitness celebrates opening of new gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Photos provided by Crunch FitnessCrunch Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is officially open for business. The $5 million, 53,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness. Fayett ...

Jul 21, 2026

Gray's Creek Incorporation Committee adjusts timeline to engage community in open dialogue on key topics

The Gray’s Creek Incorporation Committee has officially paused its signature petition timeline to establish an open working debate alongside anti-incorporation community influencers. This deliberate slowdown ensures all residents can thoroughly exami ...

Jul 20, 2026

Wawa announces passing of former President, CEO, Chairman and Wawa Founding Family Member, Richard D. Wood Jr.

It is with profound grief that Wawa announced the death of Richard D. (Dick) Wood Jr., former President, CEO and Chairman of Wawa, Inc on Friday, July 10. For more than 55 years, Dick Wood was the visionary and driving force behind Wawa’s business mo ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.