Greater Fayetteville Business Journal - December 23, 2022 Issue

Numerous individuals are frustrated with an all too familiar scenario in our current medical system. Many doctors seem to be overscheduled and overworked and are only afforded a very small amount of time to get to know their patients. It seems at times pharmaceuticals are the only solution, but according to a new holistic approach in Fayetteville — there is another way to achieve a healthy and comfortable life.

Fayetteville’s premiere integrative medical coworking space, Integrative MedSpace, is composed of a holistic team of five providers that operate out of the same office space and offer alternative treatment options for their patients. They celebrated their grand

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Dunn, Laurie Powers, Tanya Gibbs, Wanda Chavis, Caitlyn Sarnoski and Gail Fulsom are ready to

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GFBJ would like to recognize one editorial oversight in our previous issue released on Dec. 9. In our “Banks'' list the website was absent under the “United Bank” listing. That website is: www.bankwithunited.com

Tis the season

In this last issue of 2022, which our media kit called “highlights of the hidden,” we have given a glimpse into a few organizations and people in our area who have done amazing things and yet, in many ways, their accomplishments remain relatively unknown. Christmas seems to be the perfect season to tell these stories.

I know it might be hard for us to believe in this day and age, but Christmas was not always the celebrated holiday that it is today. In a 2017 movie called “The Man Who Invented Christmas” Charles Dickens, author of many timeless novels, is the “Man” referred to in the title of the movie. (As a side note, it’s a great film especially if you love Dickens’ classic book, “A Christmas Carol.”)

The movie, like his book, deals

with a theme of forgiveness and redemption. Apparently in 1843 England, Christmas was what one of the actors in the film called “a minor holiday.”

As Dickens, who is close to bankruptcy during this time, grasps for inspiration for his next book, his characters come to life, guiding him through. But it’s his own life experiences that ultimately lead him to the fifth stave of one of the most enduring bestsellers of all time. Dickens learns and teaches the message of Christmas through Scrooge’s changed life. After the first day of “A Christmas Carol’s” release, charitable giving in London doubled overnight, and the world was forever changed in how Christmas was celebrated. These great organizations and people mentioned in this issue exemplify the value of people. Although

much of what they have done has been behind the scenes, their work is still ongoing and continues to be on display in changed lives.

Isn’t that what we all want for Christmas? To make a difference? To help someone realize they are worth it?

I leave you with the final few lines of “A Christmas Carol” as the author summarizes Scrooge’s changed heart… and hopefully our own, “… He knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless us, everyone!”

bless you and yours,

JONATHAN BORBA/UNSPLASH

From MEDSPACE, page 1

opening on Dec. 10 and their office at 2529 Raeford Road is officially open for business.

THE FIVE PROVIDERS THAT MAKE UP THIS INTEGRATIVE SPACE ARE:

KERRY DUNN - Origins Naturopathic Health & Wellness

WANDA CHAVIS - Picture of Health & Thermography, LLC

LAURIE POWERS - Sleep & Diet Restoration

GAIL FULSOM - Revivify Therapeutic Massage and Wellness

Owner of Origins Naturopathic Health and Wellness Dr. Kerry Dunn shared that she was inspired to open this space when she saw the need for more complementary, integrative, functional modalities in Fayetteville.

Dr. Dunn is an established provider in the area who has been running her business for two years. She previously worked in OR, and though she commends the advances made in surgical procedures, she decided to step away from more commercialized medicine as she disagreed with how patients were handled from a lifestyle perspective. “I wasn't seeing results… We're treating symptoms versus getting to root causes. So people aren't getting better because you’re not addressing anything but that symptom…it wasn't what I wanted to do, and I got a little disenchanted with it,” said Dunn.

In addition to her personal ideas of how patients should be treated, Dr. Dunn was also inspired to learn about alternative approaches to treatment and care when her daughter became sick.

“…And then when my daughter was four, she got sick and I wasn't accepting of the treatment that they were giving her. Nobody researches like a mom with sick kiddo, and that just kind of turned into a purpose, [a] profession. I’m really happy with it,” said Dunn.

To Dunn’s surprise, finding additional members of the holistic health care dream team proved to be rather easy.

“I actually had a list of people that I interviewed. So, I had more providers that were interested than I actually had space for…And the people that have come on have been

really great and really excited…we already had two meetings this month to see how we can support each other if anybody needs any assistance or help with social media or advertising or graphics. You know, we’ve tried to be kind of democratic in the process of how we set up the space. It’s been really nice and refreshing, honestly,” shared Dunn.

Wanda Chavis was inspired to start her journey as a health care professional after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. She went to Everglades University and earned a B.S. in Alternative Medicine and then went on to earn her master’s in Public Health Administration. Upon graduation she was certain she wanted to use thermography in her practice.

Thermography is a radiation free alternative to traditional radiology practices and promises no side effects to patients.

Chavis found a woman who practiced thermography in Fayetteville who happened to be looking to retire. “I went and got certified as a thermographer and finished up by clinicals, and all that by the end of the year, which was 2017, and I bought the business from her and formed Picture of Health & Thermography LLC,” shared Chavis.

Prior to joining Integrative MedSpace, Chavis bounced around a bit, renting rooms at different locations to provide care to her clients. Now that Chavis has joined Fayetteville’s premiere integrative medical coworking space, she describes the set up as a “dream come true.”

“That’s really where I’ve always dreamed of being, in a space where everybody was holistic healers and into the preventative medicine and whatnot and natural patterns, and so I’m just- I’m thrilled to even be a part of Integrative MedSpace,” said Chavis.

Laurie Powers PA-C opened the Sleep & Diet Restoration clinic in June 2022.

“I was practicing medicine for, gosh, almost 30 years, and just seeing kids getting sicker and sicker, adults getting sicker and sicker, and then both my parents got cancer. They both have since passed, and I decided that I wanted to do something more proactive. I didn't want to continue to just prescribe medication and give bandaids, I wanted to figure out how to prevent disease. I also wanted to see if there was a way to cure disease using something else like food or lifestyle medicine,” shared Powers.

Powers then found out about a culinary medicine program at Tulane

University and enrolled in that to learn about alternative solutions to preventing and curing disease. After about two and a half years she was certified to use culinary medicine on her patients.

She didn’t stop there. Powers realized there was another component missing from her treatment services: sleep. Powers then began looking for a way to help patients overcome insomnia without prescribing them drugs.

“I heard about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and because I was already certified in psychiatry, I was able to get that certification. So I went back, that was an online program, I went back online over COVID and got trained to do cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. And I've added that to my regimen in the last, I don't know year, year and a half and it is literally magical,” remarked Powers.

Tanya Gibbs is the owner of Awaken Wellness NC, a wellness clinic specializing in medical weight loss, IV nutrition, and post COVID services. Gibbs believes that traditional health care does not allow for practitioners to spend enough time with their patients.

“I think our commercial medicine practice is not working for many people and they need an alternative. I do believe in a mix of conventional medicine and holistic medicine because that is what I have seen work best for my patients. I also don't believe in the 15 minutes per patient model. I don't think you can understand what a patient needs in 15 minutes,” said Gibbs.

Gibbs, has been in healthcare for 20 years and has worked in multiple different RN roles. She’s been a Nurse Practitioner for four and a half years, and has owned her own practice for one and a half years. Now she is happy to share an office space with other holistic practitioners.

“I enjoy collaborating with other providers to get the best outcome for my patients. We see several unicorn patients who need multiple modalities to get the best outcomes. All of the women here at Integrative MedSpace are wonderful and supportive and everyone should work with providers like I do,” shared Gibbs.

Gail Fulsom’s desire to help people mixed with her persistent interest in anatomy and physiology led her to become a massage therapist. Fulsom is the owner of Revivify Therapeutic Massage and Wellness.

Fulsom has been doing massage therapy for 26 years, but she recently expanded her education to help understand her clients better. She returned to school and graduated with a Physical Therapy Assistant degree in 2016, and she also received her certification as a lymphedema therapist four years ago.

Fulsom was looking for her own office space, and upon hearing about Dr. Dunn’s idea for an integrative medical coworking space she was convinced it was a team she wanted to be a part of.

“This setup kind of enables us to cover a majority of services that need to be provided for, you know, assessments, and then treatment, and the way we all cover different things, we can just say, ‘Oh, okay, we’re seeing this with you, so and so down the hall can help with that. Let's walk you down there so you can speak with them and maybe we can get you on their schedule.’ And that way, you’re not waiting three months to get in with somebody for the next step,” shared Fulsom.

Fulsom is happy to be able to provide patients with relief from pain. “Somebody can come into my office, and by the time they're leaving, they feel better, there's less pain. There's improved movement and range of motion, improved functional ability. Or, if nothing else, there's enough difference to where they feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Fulsom.

Even with the broad range of services available at Integrative MedSpace, the team of five is open to adding a few more holistic practitioners into their space. Laurie Powers shared that they still have three or four office spaces they could share. They are interested in adding a chiropractor or a midwife to their office. The goal is to make the location a “one and done” stop offering holistic specialists for all of a clients’ healthcare needs.

TANYA GIBBS - Awaken Wellness NC

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: GFBJ

The Integrative MedSpace team prepares to cut the ribbon at their grand opening ceremony.

ACHIEVERS

Loren Bymer Joins City of Fayetteville to lead Marketing and Communications

Army Veteran and experienced communications professional, LOREN BYMER, has been named Marketing and Communications Director for the City of Fayetteville starting Monday, Dec. 5.

Bymer made the jump to city communications after working for Cumberland County as deputy public information director since 2021. During his role with the County, he successfully developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies based on county priorities within the various departments to engage and inform residents leading to measurable results.

In his new role, Bymer will oversee media relations, strategic internal and external communication and marketing efforts, ensuring they align with the goals and objectives in the City’s Strategic Plan.

“I look forward to becoming a member of the Marketing and Communications team for the City,” said Bymer in a press release. “Adding to the Mar-Comm team who has established a great reputation will be challenging and I am looking forward to the opportunity.”

Before joining Cumberland County, Bymer served as a public affairs officer during his time in the United States Army before retiring in 2020. Bymer also served the United States Army Special Operations Command as the Director for Public Affairs, a similar post he has held in multiple units and installations.

Moore County Leadership Institute graduates 33rd Class

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 33rd graduating class of the Moore County Leadership Institute. This exclusive leadership program is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and graduates were awarded their certificates in late November.

MCLI participants learn about local history, business challenges, civic issues and community involvement as well as receive targeted leadership development training. Upon graduation these individuals are well rounded, capable leaders with a deeper understanding of civic responsibility.

This most recent class of 15 joins

over 600 participants who have successfully completed the program since it was started.

“Effective leaders are open-minded and willing to strive to move forward for a brighter future. These graduates took the time to understand the dynamics of effective leadership and decision making,” said President and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Linda Parsons in a press release. “Participants studied over an 11 month period our community infrastructure, analyzed their own individual leadership styles, and further developed their communication skills. We are proud of this class and the accomplishments that they have all achieved.”

Local business owner John Healy receives honorary doctorate

On Dec 10, 2022, Methodist University hosted its 50th annual Winter Commencement Ceremony, cheering on 120-plus students who received their diploma on stage – including 15 graduates who became the first graduates of the University’s online degree programs.

JOHN “MAC” HEALY, the MU Board of Trustees’ immediate past chair, served as the commencement speaker. Healy has lived in Fayetteville since 1978 and is the president of Healy Wholesale, a beverage distributor. Healy is well known for his contributions to the Fayetteville and Methodist

University communities over the span of several decades.

“I can’t think of any greater example of overcoming obstacles than you, the graduates. This world threw everything at you and you never quit,” Healy was quoted as saying in a press release. “Our world needs you more than ever right now. Every day, you can choose the person you want to be. I challenge you to make a positive impact on everyone you encounter, hold an attitude of gratitude, and to continue making Methodist University proud.”

Following Healy’s speech, MU’s President, Stanley T. Wearden presented Healy with an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree for his keen vision in business, and his extraordinary devotion to education, community and family.

Walsingham Group receives 2022 Veteran Community Partner of the Year Award

The Walsingham Group was honored on Dec. 12 for their outstanding commitment to supporting Veterans in the first ever Community Impact Awards hosted by Off Road Outreach, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing support for Veterans to meet all their needs.

The group were the first recipients of the 2022 Veteran Community Partner of the Year award.

The Walsingham Group has sup-

ported the efforts of Off Road Outreach by providing constant support in the form of equipment such as a trailer, sponsorships and by volunteering.

“I love the Walsingham Group,” said Executive Director of Off-Road Outreach Stacey Buckner. “They have been really instrumental in keeping our program sustainable throughout the year. Ever since COVID, people are not as giving as they used to be, unfortunately, but the Walsingham group has been a consistent, sustainable donor to us and we’re super appreciative of what they do. And yeah, they are our Veteran Service Partner of the Year.”

FSU names new assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students

Fayetteville State University named RODERICK T. HEATH, ED.D., as its new assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students, effective Dec. 5, 2022.

Heath will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic vision and administrative oversight of campus-wide programs, services and operations that create a culture of care focused on increased retention and graduation rates of students.

Prior to joining FSU, Heath served as director of the Men’s Achievement Center & African American Male Initiative at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC.

While at North Carolina Central University, Heath also served as a case manager in the Dean of Students office and a male achievement program coordinator in the Division of Student Affairs. Before that, he worked as a student support specialist and graduation coach for Communities in Schools.

“I focused much of my career on finding the best ways to help students be successful,” Heath said in a press release. “I’ve seen the different barriers students face and have found ways to help them overcome those barriers. I look forward to bringing my experience to FSU and implementing programs to help all our students achieve their individual goals.”

What are you and your peers achieving? Have you reached a new goal? Have you acquired another business? Maybe your business has a new hire you would like to highlight.

Greater Fayetteville Business Journal wants to hear from you and your business to shine a spotlight on your accomplishments.

To nominate someone for GFBJ’s Achievers section, email editor@bizfayetteville.com with the subject line “Achiever.”

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: THE WALSINGHAM GROUP

Off-Road Outreach Executive Director Stacey Buckner pictured with Walsingham Group CEO Ed Petkovich

Bymer

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: MCLI

Pictured: 13 of the 15 graduates with their certificates.

Heath

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: METHODIST UNIVERSITY (Left to Right) Provost Dr. Suzanne Blum Malley, John “Mac” Healy, MU Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Rakesh Gupta, and President Wearden

Construction continues

CAPE FEAR VALLEY HEALTH CONTINUES FORWARD WITH THEIR EXPANSION PLANS FOR THEIR MAIN MEDICAL CENTER IN FAYETTEVILLE

The year 2023 will bring in new changes and the continuation of major renovations as progress continues at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. After announcing the $110 million expansion project in early March 2022, the first stages of construction have begun.

External work is already happening along Village Drive, including a new ambulance entrance and a new concrete bus stop pad. The hospital has also begun the early stages of preparation for internal expansions. Contractors have been on site since September and the next stages of the project set to begin in 2023 will be the start of internal construction expected to wrap up in 2025.

“We’ll have a tower crane on both sides of the building that is going to be erected and then I guess we’ll take a Christmas break, and as soon as we get back from Christmas break, they’re going to start erecting the steel,” said Vice President of Facilities and Emergency Management Brian Pearce. “It’ll be the steel going up on the building for the frame, and it probably will take us six to 12 months to get the frame built out, and then it’ll take us about another 12 months. It’s about a two-year

project to get the inside finished after that, so, it will take us most of 2023 to build the outside and then it will take us 2024 to build the inside and we're hoping to open late 2024 or the beginning of 2025.”

According to CFVH, the internal expansions will add 100 beds to the facility’s capacity by building two new floors on top of the existing Valley Pavilion section of the medical center. The expansions are also expected to add 187 full time positions to their employment numbers.

Currently about 40 percent of the new beds are designed to be Intensive Care Unit beds, with the remaining additions going to medical surgery inpatient and observation with all the beds being located in private patient rooms.

The additions will raise the Valley Pavilion from five to seven stories and the hospital will remain open during construction.

“The contractor we selected was Rogers [Builders], and the reason why we selected them, along with our architects LITTLE, was because they had done not only healthcare projects before, but they had done vertical expansions where they built on top of an existing hospital and were

able to maintain everything in the hospital functioning,” said Pearce. “That was our top priority when we selected them, was to make sure that we could continue to function.”

Not counting Behavioral Health beds, the medical center has 544 Acute Care beds and 78 Rehabilitation beds. According to Pearce, it’s important for the center to be able to remain operational especially during high times of cold and flu.

“Our emergency room has seen record volumes just because of all the sickness,” said Pearce. “It’s not just COVID but in general, the community needs our hospital to be the best they can. On top of that, with the residency program with a medical education with a focus on technology that we’ve done in our community, we're beginning to be able to better care for patients that live in our community and keep them here instead of having to send them to other places, which is great, they receive care locally.”

Expansion plans also include two rooftop helipads that will be replacing the current helipad located on the front lawn. Pearce said the additions will not only be better for patients, but it will also allow the hospital

more room to be of use to Fort Bragg.

“By putting the helipads on the roof, we'll be able to receive patients and they can go directly to the elevators to the Emergency Room, to the Operating Rooms to the ICU, to the cardiac catheterization lab. So, we can immediately get patients where they need to go without taking them through the public areas. So, it'll be quicker and better all the way around for the patients that we’re transporting into the hospital,” said Pearce. “One of them is large enough it actually will be able to receive Blackhawks with Fort Bragg in close proximity. They transport their patients, either from the field or from one of the Blackhawks, and we just wanted to make sure that we kept them in mind, and they were also able to bring patients here if they needed our care.”

Pearce said that the iconic central lawn helipad will be converted into something else, but no plans are in place at the moment. This is the first major expansion to the main campus’ central building since the five-story Valley Pavilion opened in 2008.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: CAPE FEAR VALLEY HEALTH

The completed expansion plans include the addition of 100 beds, two helipads and two stories to the medical center.

A biblical education

THE CAROLINA COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES IS EDUCATING THE NEXT WAVE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN FAYETTEVILLE

Local educational institution the Carolina College of Biblical Studies will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary on September 10, 2023. Located at 817 S. McPherson Church Road, in Fayetteville, the community can expect ongoing celebrations throughout 2023 to commemorate its legacy. Dr. Bill Korver, President of CCBS, joined the college in 2004 and said his “19 years here have been so incredible!”

Korver noted the 50th anniversary celebration is significant of God's faithfulness and assistance, giving the college the ability to remain active through the years.

The non-denominational school has educated over 7,000 students in its lifetime and was started by Dr. Bill Owens, former pastor at the Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville where he served from 1970 to 1979. Dr. Owens decided to open education non-denominationally rather than Baptist alone, providing a wider access to biblical education with the vision statement, “CCBS will become a premier institution of biblical higher education whose graduates launch and lead healthy ministries worldwide.”

One master’s program: “Master of Arts in Bible Translation” presents unique courses within biblical studies. Wycliffe Bible Translators, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, serves as translation partner to CCBS. The organization is named after John Wycliffe, a British theologian who earned his Doctor of Divinity degree from Oxford University in 1372. Wycliff holds distinction as the first person to translate the entire Old Testament and New Testament to English, completing his version of the Bible in 1384.

When questioned on credit transfers from other schools into programs at CCBS, Dr. Korver responded, “If a student has, for example, six to nine hours of credit in any field from a community college such as FTCC, then potentially those credits can transfer to an associate degree program which requires 60 hours at CCBS.” Likewise, a bachelor’s at CCBS requires 120 hours.

selves 15 to 25 years or more outside the higher education experience may experience slight learning curves for technological inclination development, but Korver said changes in classroom dynamics over time should never dissuade someone from degree pursuit.

Full-time tuition costs $6,200 annually, and scholarships exist. CCBS is accredited through the free Federal Student Aid program and Pell Grants are available when students qualify and, according to Dr. Korver, covers most of the tuition for about half of the students.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, CCBS allowed in class (when allowed), or online attendance. Now, students continue to engage in seated in-person classes or online via Zoom.

CCBS remains a commuter-based school with a majority of students living within commuting distance of Fayetteville. Roughly 200 total students attend through these options and between 40 to 50 students participate online from the eastern seaboard and from out west. Dr. Korver also said there are plans to expand.

The old building (historical) previously used to educate students when the college began in 1973.

Within the last four to five years, graduate degrees became available at CCBS as more people began to choose master’s degree programs within biblical education. Feeling that they were turning students away without additional advanced degrees available, CCBS created a master’s program to fill the void. Master’s degrees require 45 credit hours once previous education shows documentation and CCBS grants the candidate admission.

Locally, CCBS retains an adjunct faculty pool with backgrounds in Greek, Hebrew, and related biblical studies subject matter. Within theological and linguistic studies perspectives, the Wycliffe and CCBS partnership meets needs of the master’s degree focus — specifically on theological and linguistic studies and translation. Dr. Korver explains some languages possess only an oral ability to communicate, where no written alphabet nor language exists. Currently, approximately sixteen to eighteen students internationally are pursuing Bible translation degrees.

Dr. Korver declares the CCBS mission: “CCBS exists to disciple followers of Christ, through biblical higher education, for a lifetime of effective servant leadership.” Dr. Korver clarifies that to become a chaplain at Fort Bragg or anywhere requires 80 to 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Doctoral work requires a Master of Divinity degree (one program also offered by CCBS) to pursue this additional education.

Age is no issue when enrolling at CCBS, with over half the students being in their forties and fifties. Many are former military, who after 20 to 22 years of service, decided on something eternally fulfilling and chose to pursue a biblical studies degree. No statute of limitations exists on course transfer taken elsewhere.

Potential students who find them-

“CCBS’s strategic plan over the next five years is to grow the college to 400 students and launch at least 50 graduates annually as we train the next generation to serve Jesus globally,” said Korver.

Dr. Korver noted most graduates remain local and serve as youth pastors, at food banks, and in prison ministries. Some choose to go abroad to third- world countries with their Bible translation certifications. Dr. Korver says a fair amount want missionary work. Dr. Korver believes God leads people with both he and CCBS using the slogan, “‘Your Calling. Our Mission.’ God calls people to a variety of ministries and vocations. Whatever he calls people to do, CCBS exists to help prepare them to fulfill that calling,” said Korver.

Interested students can learn more about the Carolina College of Biblical Studies online at: www.ccbs.edu. or call the campus at 910-323-5614. You can also send an email: INFO@CBBS@ EDU for more information to inquire on degrees/courses and careers in biblical studies. Find joy and satisfaction serving God and others!

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CCBS students pose with the front sign.

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CAROLINA COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

“ CCBS will become a premier institution of biblical higher education whose graduates launch and lead healthy ministries worldwide.”

— Dr. Bill Owens

Hoke,

The Night Circus

THE COOL SPRING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT INVITES EVERYONE TO CALL IN THE NEW YEAR IN DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR

Come one, come all for the must-see event of the year!

Cool Spring Downtown District beckons in 2023 with its second running of the New Year’s Eve Spectacular: The Night Circus. This New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m., Festival Park will transform into a playground of marvels and magic for the community, starring a dazzling lineup of local talent and activities for all ages.

Director of Special Projects at Cool Spring Downtown District Ashanti Bennett reveals that the inspiration behind the event was a personally beloved novel.

“I thought of a book I had read, ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern and ever since I had read the book, I knew it would make a good event at some point in time. The novel is based on this traveling, turnof-the-century circus; it turns up one night in this town and it’s gone the next day. Lots of magic, lots of mystical fun things, so it lends itself to a theme for a New Year’s Eve party.”

Aptly put, as the Night Circus in Downtown Fayetteville spices up your normal New Year’s Eve celebration with a multiplicity of fresh new takes on art, music, food, and fun. Attendees can be introduced to new talent but also enjoy the classics all while celebrating the New Year.

Cool Spring Downtown District is proud to announce the impressive lineup of Fayetteville’s local talent of the music industry. Keeping the party going in Festival Park for the night, the Night Circus will be featuring husband and wife team DJ Miracle and DJ Beatz, in addition to DJ Tommy Gee Mixx. Following will be a special performance by classic soul and R&B band, Tony! Toni! Toné!

“Nothing quite brings people together like music from the 90s,” Bennett said.

Imagine Circus’s talented performers will make a flashy appearance at the Night Circus, roaming Festival Park’s grounds, and capturing the attention of attendees with classic acts such as jugglers, unicyclists, balloon artists, fire dancers, magicians, and more. The Night Circus also includes a handful of vendors that will be available for attendees to peruse.

Not only that, but there also will be a cigar bar presented by the Livery Cigar Emporium, a beer and

wine garden, and twelve food trucks for all to enjoy and sample from throughout the night. For the younger audience, there will be a sensory-friendly countdown at 9 p.m. And most excitingly, new media artist Robin Vuchnich is putting together a digital immersion experience in a tent at the center of the festivity for guests to enjoy. Similar to the widely known Van Gogh experience, Vuchnich’s one-of-a-kind work is a mesmerizing synchronization of modern innovation and classic expression.

The incorporation of Vuchnich’s work is truly faithful to the theme of the Night Circus, harmonizing evocative enchants with contemporary vibes. All the while, the event presents artists of all levels of renown with a platform to display their hard work and skill, and of course, makes for a fantastical, fun night for the public!

“We want to bring world class artists and world class performers and art to Fayetteville, but we also want to make sure we’re uplifting all the talent we have here locally whenever we possibly can,” said Bennett.

Between a 90s dance party, a whimsical traveling circus, a plethora of food and drink options, and the

incorporation of new art media, the Night Circus is an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration for everyone. Kicking off the New Year has never looked so magical!

“It’s a fun project for us. We do a lot of events throughout the year but it’s nice to wrap everything up with a bow at the end of the year and make a big celebration for our community,” said Bennett. “It’s really nice as we were getting ready for this year and we’re going through pictures and videos from last year—oftentimes when you’re in the event, you’re working in it you’re moving through and keeping it going—and being able to see the delight on peoples’ faces the joy and the laughter and the dancing and having a great time, that’s everything.”

All of this was not thrown together alone, and Cool Spring Downtown District extends a special thank you to all its volunteers.

“We can’t do all of this just us, we do work hard but to pull it off we have amazing volunteers,” said Bennett. “It really is a larger effort; it feeds into the spirit of the event.”

Opportunities for volunteering are available at Downtown Fayetteville’s website, so the community can really

get involved in making the dream come alive. Cool Spring Downtown District’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular: The Night Circus is not an event to be missed. From incorporating new and exciting features like the digital immersion experience, the classic charm of the circus theme, to creating opportunities for local talent and businesses to shine, this is a multifaceted event that really does it all.

“To see it come to life, something I’ve been visualizing in my head for so long, it really is a source of joy,” said Bennett. The personal connection behind the inspiration for the event really adds a special touch of magic, this is an event that truly inspires a nostalgic sense of whimsy for attendees of all ages.

Bennett adds, “We want to celebrate Fayetteville and give the community something they can be proud of, and a beautiful way we can all bring in the New Year together.”

For more information on the event, parking and how you can get involved, you can go online to www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: CSDD

This year's New Year’s Eve celebration will combine an interactive experience, R&B favorites and a circus performance expected to delight all audiences.

Reader’s Guide

BizLeads is a collection of information gathered from greater Fayetteville courthouses, state government offices and information websites. The listings are intended to help the business community find new customers and stay on top of happenings with current customers, vendors and competitors.

New Corporations lists firms from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal region that were recently incorporated in the State of North Carolina.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

LYB Business Solutions LLC 7208 Beaver Run Drive

Fayetteville Agent: Listowell Yesu Bukarson Mr.

MouzerMade Llc 5194 egret court Fayetteville Agent: Chester Jackson Mouzer

Leroy's Auto Sales and Wrecker Services LLC 4433 Claude Lee Rd. Fayetteville Agent: Alfred L. Young Sr.

Stephanie Means Price D.D.S PA 1417 For t Bragg Road Fayetteville Agent: Stephanie Means Price

BossLady Real Estate LLC 429 Person St. Suite 1-A Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC

Tom Beard's Pest Control LLC 892 Middle Road Fayetteville Agent: Tom W. Beard

The Prefer red Notary Services LLC 1313 Snowy Egret Drive Fayetteville Agent: LaTarsha Roman

El ParaÃso Farm LLC 1618 Gibson St Fayetteville Agent: Taisha Encarnacion

Ignite Therapeutic Services P.L.L.C. 5075 Morganton Rd STE 10C

Fayetteville Agent: Sonja Spruill

Epona's Stables LLC 6558 Turnbull rd Fayetteville Agent: Sarah G Fugate

HAIDARA LLC 531 Abbotts Landing Cir Apt L Fayetteville Agent: MOHAMED CHERIF

The Grapevine of Excellence Wellness Spa LLC 5401 Fred Cates Ave Apt. 7 Fayetteville Agent: Lisa M Webb

Duck's Trucking LLC 241 W indwood Drive Stedman Agent: Donald Devonte Bizzell

iMagnolia Home Care Agency LLC 3834 Marksbur y Dr. Apt 202 Fayetteville Agent: LaSonya T. DeBose

ABoogie Productions LLC 5898 Waccamaw Court Fayetteville Agent: Anthony T Bradley

ABUNDANT WIDOWS WIN LLC

2108 Morganton Road Apt 15 Fayetteville Agent: Thomasina Journette

Frank and Sons Customs LLC 6988 Kings Lynn Loop Fayetteville Agent: Frank Edward Wilson

EV Salon & Suites LLC 100 Hay Street Ste 503 Fayetteville Agent: Abundant Living Consulting Corporation LLC

MD2 Holdings LLC 2939 Breezewood Ave Ste 201 Fayetteville Agent: Terry J Bass

Tabor Methodist Church Fayetteville Inc. 7995 Troy Fisher Rd. Fayetteville Agent: John Fisher

Your Perfect Choice Home Care Inc 584 Executive Place Suites 101 Fayetteville Agent: Sharon Melvin

All-Wayz Transportation LLC 997 Hillsboro St Fayetteville Agent: Z'Kera Crockett

Mar y Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund 6478 Gaddis Drive Fayetteville Agent: Alina Jean Doyle

Wonderfully Maid Inc 214 Cedar Creek Rd Fayetteville Agent: Joshua A Walters

Motility Oppor tunity LLC 1145 W ildwood Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Darryl Hall

Long's Heating & A/C INC 405 Glenallen St Fayetteville Agent: Nicholas Ervin Fairfield Long

BugNYard LLC 6607 Cushing Dr Fayetteville Agent: Earl L Melvin

BuySell Cars LLC 3519 Bragg Blvd Fayetteville Agent: Mahmoud Hamed

SMOOVE SOLUTIONS LLC 700 Stonington Dr Fayetteville Agent: Christopher James Jones

Inrezment proper ties LLC 2911 Seawater Court Fayetteville Agent: Daniel Anthony Alvarez

ICAN Battle Foundation 5302 Yadkin Rd Fayetteville Agent: Family Services of America

Hatvan Properties LLC 3465 Black & Decker Road

Hope Mills Agent: Marie Torok Spell

Day 21 LLC 2889 Delaware Drive Fayetteville Agent: Alex Demetric Murray

Toni Talks LLC 130 London Cour t Apt 1 Fayetteville Agent: Antonia Marie Williams

LadiEThingz LLC 6070 Shannon Woods Way Hope Mills Agent: Elease Belser

DreamV ille Dance Company Inc. 3011 Town Center Dr Ste 100 Fayetteville Agent: Camilla Green

Demaree Clark Photography LLC 3344 Amour Drive Fayetteville Agent: Demaree Clark

Carolina Legion Youth & Adult FFO 5435 Hickory Knoll Road Fayetteville Agent: Patrick Deshune Spence Sr

Now Faith Deliverance Center International 2520 Cumberland Creek Dr. Apt. 103 Fayetteville Agent: Nellie Denise Graham

Blueprint 26 LLC 419 Perth Street Fayetteville Agent: Vance Lyles

Planted Roots Realty LLC 1447 Vandenberg Drive Fayetteville Agent: Devin Miles

Divine Delights Catering LLC 894 Bridgette Street Fayetteville Agent: Shakiesha Shermaine Wilson

Closing Dreams Group LLC 639 Executive Place Ste 100 Fayetteville Agent: Latoya Evetta Council

McMillan Investment Group LLC 831 Eastchester Pl Hope Mills Agent: LaWanda Nitasha Bryant

Avenged Heart LLC 6649 Car riage Crossing Rd Hope Mills Agent: Brittany Nicole Schultz

Forever Young Transport LLC 2945 Loon Dr Fayetteville Agent: Nicole C Joplin

Superior Hvac Drywall & Beyond LLC 1710 Murchison Road Fayetteville Agent: Flauclisha Tinay Townsend

P and P proper ties of Fayetteville NC LLC 1928 fields rd Fayetteville Agent: Anna Cole

J&M Transportation Services LLC 7101 San Car los Ct Fayetteville Agent: Jory Johnson

Lex Loves Non Profit LLC 429 Person St. Suite 1-A Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC

Star lings (Fayetteville Dream (Starlings Volleyball Club) 4241 Colby Ct Apt 105 Fayetteville Agent: Mama Dee's Designz LLC

Spotlight NC Homes LLC 1206 Simpson St Fayetteville Agent: Xuedi Gao

Khandi's HealthKare PLLC 5075 Morgantan Rd. STE 10C Fayetteville Agent: Khandi-Kae Dianna Sweeney

Barkley and Barkley LLC 1502 Oglethorp Ct Fayetteville Agent: Cocobae Barkley

The CEO Coach Network Inc 100 Hay Street Ste 503 Fayetteville

Agent: Abundant Living Consulting Corporation LLC

Tbones Home Repair and Commercial Maintenance LLC 5908 Dalton Rd. Fayetteville Agent: Triston Cole Hilburn

Glossy Lips LLC 2001 Rottingham ct Fayetteville Agent: Inga Brown

M&B IMPROVEMENTS LLC 2044 WHEELING ST Fayetteville Agent: TYLER MITKO

Beyond Infinite Sovereignty LLC 204 porpoise cir Fayetteville Agent: Stephen Fraser

Beauty and Hair D'Zires LLC 6620 Foxber ry Road Fayetteville Agent: Rhonda Y Jackson

Javi Holdings LLC 5075 Morganton Rd Ste 10c Fayetteville Agent: Levar Fields

Emmer t-Hunt Transport LLC 705 Ashbrook Rd Fayetteville Agent: James Duane Emmert-Hunt

Lady GHJ Rentals LLC 424 St Thomas Rd Fayetteville Agent: Gail Howell Joyner Ms

PSP PATEL FOUNDATION 4321 Fer ncreek Drive Fayetteville Agent: Gira D. Patel

Har vest Focused And Consulting Service 100 Hay Street Ste 503 Fayetteville Agent: Abundant Living Consulting Corporation LLC

ALKEME Juices LLC 8443 Car tman Drive Fayetteville Agent: Domonique D Nelson

Kensington Associates LLC 1995 Skibo Rd Suite 201 Fayetteville

Agent: Garret Kensington Messner

MR EDWARDS FAMILY FARM LLC 6458 Bluman Rd Godwin Agent: Rita Graves Edwards

Geoffrey's Frog Farm LLC 6422 Milford Rd Fayetteville Agent: Chenyuan Pan

Morgan Transport Inc. 4408 Scenic Pines Dr Hope Mills Agent: Deborah Morgan

NOVELTY DISTRIBUTION LLC 800 PAMALEE DRIVE Fayetteville Agent: Hamoued Alsaidi

Yarnall LLC 6813 Thames Drive Fayetteville Agent: Lawrence C. Yarnall Jr.

Carpet Be Clean LLC 5217 Raeford road unit 101 Fayetteville Agent: Alex Rodriguez

Exclaim Food Services LLC 1834 Paisley Avenue Fayetteville Agent: Javonz LLC

1308 HAYWOOD ST FAYETTEVILLE NC 28312 LLC 1308 Haywood St Fayetteville Agent: Anthony Sanchez

Costa's Handyman Service LLC 6003 Denison Place Fayetteville Agent: Edward A Costa

piranha investment L.L.C. 6850 Timbercroft Ln Fayetteville Agent: Steven Channing Moore

Amadeus Valley Dobermans LLC 650 Sugaridge Lane Fayetteville Agent: Garry Moore Simpson II

Tax Queen Financial Services LLC 4611 Esteem Cour t Hope Mills

Agent: Quabisha Tremaine Davis

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Internet expansion

Metronet leaders and staff celebrated the official grand opening of its Fayetteville storefront on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The $70 million construction project to bring multi-gigabit service to the area was fully funded by Metronet and has progressed quickly to provide residents and businesses with access to its services.

Metronet's Director of Government Affairs Telly Whitfield shared that “The initial design for the build out will be 55,000 passes in the City of Fayetteville, which would be residential households, as well as businesses and institutions. In the Sandhills region, we're building a little bit in Spring Lake and Raeford as well as in Hope Mills and parts of the county will be about 90,000 once completed.”

Metronet Market Manager John Autry confirmed that they have built over 300 miles of fiber in the area.

Metronet’s Fayetteville storefront,

located at 399 Westwood Shopping Center, provides customers with the opportunity to learn more about Metronet’s multi-gigabit, 100 percent fiber optic speeds and service offerings. Customers may now visit the newly opened storefront to sign up for service plans and speak with Customer Care Associates face-to-face.

“...for Fayetteville and Cumber-

land County [it] comes back around to closing the digital divide [being] a top priority for us. So, I believe that will soon have roughly 80 percent of our county, largely in part due to companies like Metronet covered with broadband services, so we need to make sure we get that to every student, every citizen and that it’s not just available, but also affordable,”

remarked

FCEDC President & CEO

Text 9-1-1

Cumberland County went live on Dec. 14 with its new 9-1-1 Call Center, located in the county’s new Emergency Services Center at 500 Executive Place, Fayetteville. The transition of 9-1-1 telecommunications from its previous location in the Cumberland County Law Enforcement Center downtown went off without a hitch.

“This is an exciting moment for Cumberland County as we transition to this new facility and dramatically enhance the work environment of our Emergency Services staff, and ultimately the level of service our Emergency Services Department and 9-1-1 Center are able to provide for our citizens in their time of need,” said Cumberland County Commissioners Chairwoman Toni Stewart in a press release. “This has been a priority for the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners dating back

to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, and I am thrilled this day has finally arrived.”

The new center features next generation 9-1-1 equipment, including a phone system with text-to-911 capability. It also allows for rapid call routing to other 9-1-1 centers in the event the facility must be evacuated. In addition, the audio-visual system has been designed to allow for maximum communication and flexibility, which is integral to emergency management and response.

“We had long outgrown the space we had in the LEC,” said Telecommunications Manager Adam Johnson in a press release. “We started with humble beginnings to serve the public and rapidly grew the size of our staff and the services we offered the public. This new facility will allow our amazing team of Telecommunicators and support staff to flourish.”

new 9-1-1

Calling is the best and fastest way to reach 9-1-1, but it is possible to receive emergency assistance by texting to 9-1-1. REASONS TO CONSIDER TEXTING 9-1-1 INCLUDE:

· You are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. You are in a situation where it is

Robert Van Geons.

“This is how you transform a community. You transform a community looking at; how do we increase quality of life? People want to have technology, that broadband internet, fast upload and download opportunities, but also from an economic development perspective, having that fiber infrastructure in the ground will stem economic development. And then of course, you look at what we can do for education and the digital divide, and helping to look at that equity piece in providing high speed to communities all across the city,” concluded Whitfield.

City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business & Government Affairs at Eddie.Massengale@ metronet.com or call 423-280-9031.

not safe or possible to speak out loud to 9-1-1.

· You are having a medical emergency and cannot speak on the phone.

For information about Emergency Services, visit www.cumberlandcountync. gov/emergencyservices.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: GFBJ

Staff of Metronet’s Fayetteville storefront celebrates grand opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: CUMBERLAND COUNTY

The

dispatch center dispatches for five local emergency service departments and all county fire departments.

Alpha Academy students excel

ALPHA ACADEMY FOUNDER AND CEO EUGENE SLOCUM SHARES HIS INSPIRATION FOR STARTING A SCHOOL AND HIS METHOD FOR SUCCESS

Located just off of Raeford Road as you’re heading out of Fayetteville, Alpha Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grades. Dr. Eugene Slocum, founder and CEO of Alpha Academy, received approval for the school in 1999 and the school was started in 2000.

Prior to opening Alpha Academy, Dr. Slocum worked in several different types of industries, but he was always involved in his kids’ education. He spent some time teaching middle school math and then went on to teach at Fayetteville State University. While teaching at FSU he recognized that many of his students had not been adequately prepared during their former years of schooling.

“And the question is, if you had the opportunity of doing something different, what would you do? And that was…one of the things that stuck in my mind: ‘What could I do that would make a difference,’” remarked Dr. Slocum.

With Dr. Slocum and his wife being active members of the community, he was confident that if he were to work to get this school off the ground he would receive support from others in the area.

Once Dr. Slocum got the necessary approval to open the school, he then had to navigate a tight budget as charter schools are not granted the same level of funding as public schools. Slocum was grateful to have dedicated staff who shared his belief that it was about the kids.

“...So we have some good teachers that came through and they help and they support because it was all about being able to help the kids,” said Dr. Slocum.

The amount of money a charter school receives is determined by the number of students the school serves.

Dr. Slocum shared that when they first started, the school had about 60 students.

Dr. Slocum shared how for their first few years of operation, classes were being held at whatever location they could afford to occupy. They started off in the gymnasium of a church, then they moved to a dentist’s office, and then a daycare, then next to a rehab center. Despite the unconventional settings, Dr. Slocum

made certain the education being provided to the children was top tier.

“But what we tried to do is to make the environment as conducive as possible and the academics [were] at a high level as far as communicating with students, and the parents,” said Dr. Slocum.

In 2010 they moved to the location that they are currently operating

from today. “Our facility that we’ve had, we’ve been here since 2010, and we’ve built three times since then… every place that we were previously, we were renting. So now we built from the ground up,” shared Dr. Slocum.

Additionally, charter schools have to meet the same testing requirements as any traditional school; however, they receive less funding and face consequences if they do not uphold the standards.

“...in a charter school, if your students do not perform... They will shut you down,” shared Dr. Slocum.

Alpha Academy students continue to succeed on their exams and demonstrate academic excellence. The school now has close to 1,100 students. There are approximately 50 teachers working at the school, and the full staff of the school is around 125 individuals. Dr. Slocum shared that the average class size is around 25 students.

They started out as a middle school and following their initial success, they expanded to elementary as well. Parents and students then voiced their displeasure at having to

change schools once they reached high school.

With the staff and parents on board, Alpha Academy expanded to a K-12 school and they had their first graduating class of seniors this past year.

Alpha Academy is also home to the Katherine G. Johnson STEM institute, named in honor of the extraordinary mathematician whose calculations enabled NASA to send the first U.S. astronauts into space. Around 100 students are involved in this STEM program. Dr. Slocum considers himself blessed to have known such a remarkable woman. She serves as a fantastic role model for the students.”

“...We’re thankful for the blessings that we have as far as having the opportunity of serving these kids, working with the parents, but it's a coordinated effort. It’s about communication. It’s about trust. It's about being patient and understanding, but also is about having high expectations,” said Dr. Slocum.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: ALPHA ACADEMY

TThe main entrance to Alpha Academy. After renting several different spaces, the school purchased this location in 2010 and built from the ground up.

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...We're thankful for the blessings that we have as far as having the opportunity of serving these kids, working with the parents, but it's a coordinated effort. It's about communication. It's about trust. It's about being patient and understanding, but also is about having high expectations.”

— Dr. Eugene Slocum Founder/CEO of Alpha Academy

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(910) 483-6861 https://www.terihendersoncpa.com 1 2 2

Small Business Accounting Outsourcing; Business Consulting; Income Tax Planning and Preparation 1994 Adam Hall CPA

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Welcome Main Event

CROSS CREEK MALL ANNOUNCES NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMING IN 2023

Cross Creek Mall took to social media in early December to announce the addition of Main Event to the property’s tenant mix. The addition, which is part of the property’s Sears redevelopment project, will mark the entertainment brand’s entrance into North Carolina.

Cross Creek Mall’s Marketing Director Jessica Kirkman shared that

they are thrilled to welcome Main Event to meet this demand.

“Cross Creek is prominently located within the market, offering access, visibility, and built-in traffic,” remarked Kirkman.

Kirkman confirmed that construction is currently underway, and plans will be announced when an opening date is finalized. A loose estimate for the business’s opening is late 2023.

“We are excited to offer our visitors a new-to-market entertainment experience. With all the options Main Event offers, we’re confident that it will become a favored destination in the market,” shared Kirkman.

“As a company focused on connecting people and building memories that last a lifetime, we look forward to opening the first Main Event location in North Carolina in

Fayetteville,” said Les Lehner, chief procurement officer & head of Main Event development.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand our reach to even more families across the country and to welcome Fayetteville families into our center to experience the fun.”

Pamela Villegas;H. Wayne Comstock, President

TimTeasley, CPA

W. Lee Utley; Dale Knowles, Partners

2008 Michael D. Mitchell,