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Support for Military Families Is This City’s Mission
When it comes to military troops and their families, you could say that Fayetteville Cares.
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber Offers Money-Saving Tips to Members
Doug Peters says chamber members don’t really pay dues.
Area Military Population To Grow by 40,000
Here’s a salute to the military, which is a big reason why Fayetteville-Cumberland County is such a great place to live.
Sandhills Business Times Has a Nose for Economic News
Ted Natt is a fourth-generation journalist, which has provided him with a good look at all sides of the publishing industry.
Wrijen Provides One-Stop Marketing Solutions
When Thaddeus Jenkins founded The Wrijen Company, his vision was to create a marketing convenience store, where one-stop shopping was the rule.
Business Leaders and Educators Collaborate Through Shadowing Program
It’d been quite some time since he’d been sent to the principal’s office, but Construction Systems Inc. President Duane DeGaetano wasn’t too worried.
Amiga Communications Aims to Bridge Cultural Gap
When Liliana Parker opened Amiga Communications in 2006, she answered a critical need.
White Trash & Colorful Accessories Brightens Up Coastal Cottage Chic
At White Trash & Colorful Accessories, customers find one-of-a-kind items as unique as the shop’s name.
SfL+a Architecture Firm Produces Energy Saving Design
When the Cumberland County School System wanted a prototype “green” building for a new elementary school being constructed‚ officials turned to a firm that has experience in both school building and environmentally friendly architecture.
Health, Nutrition and Beauty Served Up at NFI
NFI Consumer Products was born in a guy’s garage.
Moonlight Communications Shines Light on Behalf of Clients
When Pat Wright and Jan Johnson were working for Fayetteville Technical Community College‚ they also did a little off-hours work creating videos.
Holmes Electric Carries on 100-year Tradition
Holmes Electric Inc. was founded nearly a century ago‚ but this family business isn’t stuck in the past.
European and Americana Styles Mix It Up at Kindred Hearts
Elisabeth Francis had every intention of opening her own store in the fall of 2007. But something changed her mind.
Boutique and Barkery Caters to Canines
Has your dog run out of carob cookie snack treats? It might be time to go on a restocking trip to The Downtown Pup Pet Boutique and Barkery.
Military Shows Its Might in Fayetteville’s Business Environment
To former U.S. Special Operations officer and businessman Paul Zeisman, Fayetteville might as well be the center of the universe.
C.P. Ross Is a Leader in Event Planning
Don’t look now, but C.P. Ross Designs is leaving its visual thumbprint on the Fayetteville area. The design experts oversee special events, such as weddings and recep tions, throw galas and parties, organize conferences and fundraisers – and even help decorate Market Square and the Arts Council building for the holidays.
New Jobs and Entrepreneurial Spirit Create Economic Boom
A business owner in Pennsylvania was frustrated at his inability to secure government contracts.
Fayetteville’s Military Influx Brings Boom in Specialty Businesses
As Fayetteville prepares for an influx of new military personnel and operations as the Base Realignment and Closure recommendations are enacted‚ new businesses are springing up to meet existing and expected demand for services.
Millions of Dollars in Investment Spur Growth in Downtown Fayetteville
One could be forgiven for thinking that the construction crane is the official bird of Fayetteville.
Base Realignment Will Bring More Military Personnel to Fayetteville
It’s official: Fayetteville is about to grow‚ big time.
Match Force Pairs Fayetteville Businesses, Job Seekers
The founders of Match Force compare the organization to a dating service – one in which happy business relationships take the place of interpersonal hookups.
Enterprising Entrepreneurs Bring New Energy to Fayetteville’s Downtown
Five years ago‚ entrepreneur Elaine Thaine stood at the intersection of Maxwell and Hay streets in downtown Fayetteville and saw more than a deserted building on the corner. She saw a new career.
Fayetteville-Area Farmers Look for Alternatives to Traditional Crops
Chickens‚ goats and catfish may not be the first images that come to mind when you think of farming‚ but they could be the crops of the future.
With New Businesses, Historic Downtown Fayetteville on the Upswing
For more than a century‚ downtown Fayetteville was home to residential and commercial buildings that kept the area humming from sunup until late in the evening.
Military Boosts Entrepreneurial Spirit in Fayetteville
What city wouldn’t like to have the special economic resource that Fayetteville has at its doorstep?
