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LINKEDIN SALES SOLUTIONS/UNSPLASH The inaugural event’s guest list is capped at 50 guests. Local sponsorships will cover the cost of the fun event so attendees need only show up ready to network and to have fun.
Women Mean Business
HOPE MILLS AREA CHAMBER PREPARES FOR ITS FIRST-EVER, INVITE-ONLY WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT BRUNCH
For a couple of years, Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce President Casey Ferris and Shawnelle Jones, special events and communications coordinator at for the Town of Hope Mills, have dreamed of hosting a brunch that empowers women through a time of networking, fun and food.
The chamber’s board discussed trying to put together a brunch last year, but in the midst of the pandemic, plans were put on the back burner.
“We started planning our Women Mean Business Brunch … and we decided it was something we definitely wanted to make happen this year. Our board is almost 100% female. We have three men,” Ferris said. She recognizes what the men bring to the table, saying they are “fantastic, great business owners.” But since March is Women’s History Month, the board wanted to embrace the opportunity to hold an event that uplifts female entrepreneurs. “We really really wanted to do something for Women’s Month, for March, to thank, highlight, empower, and encourage our female business owners that we’ve got in the area, our entrepreneurs, our professionals,” Ferris said. “We want all of our strong, forward-thinking women to come for a morning of networking and empowerment, really. We were able to line up the comedian – her name is Hilliary Begley. She was in the Netflix Original [movie], “Dumplin’” with Jennifer Anniston.”
The movie, a 2018 coming-of-age comedy, boasts an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and received nominations for the Critics’ Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and more. The star-studded movie also featured six musical tracks that Dolly Parton wrote exclusively for the film.
Begley is based out of Asheville, and currently on a comedy tour. She will provide the laughs with a halfhour comedy show on women in the workforce.
The event will also feature a keynote speaker, Mary Morketter.
“She owns all of the Short Stop convenience stores in Cumberland County and the surrounding area – I think that’s 47 of them,” Ferris said. “She started off working behind the counter of her dad’s first Short Stop. She’s dealt with quite a few challenges making her way to the top, getting taken seriously as a woman, raising children, and now having to figure out all of the mess with COVID and employment and keeping her stores open. So, I think she’ll be a great speaker to hear talk about some of those struggles.”
Morketter is the company’s vice president. She graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in business administration before working at the family business, which she has been at for 23 years. In 2011, Morketter served on a committee of the North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers. In 2016, she was awarded the “Rising Star” in Top Women in Convenience by Convenience Store News.
The fun doesn’t stop there. “Then, we’re going to have some type of interactive, hands-on activity,” Ferris said. The event will also feature a raffle for a “super cute” Kate Spade tote bag.
The event will be held at Gates Four, which will provide the food. “They are, I think, 60 percent women-owned,” she said.
The Hope Mills Chamber is trying to mainly include women-owned businesses in their planning for Women Mean Business. A local vendor is providing sweet treats as a party favor.
“We are drawing the line at 50 [guests]. We’ve not done this before. I don’t want to charge people. I think it’s counterintuitive. ‘Hey, come to this awesome women’s empowerment event, but you also have to give me money to come.’ So we were able to line up enough sponsors that everyone we invited is able to attend for free,” Ferris said.
Sponsorship opportunities went out to the Chamber membership, which will make up most of the guest list. In addition, the Chamber board, the Mayor, the county commissioners, and a list of female-owned businesses in the area were invited to attend.
“We’ve got a plethora of female-owned businesses that have gotten on board with sponsorships already,” she said. “I think it’ll be a really great event.”
For the month of March, the Hope Mills Chamber will also be featuring women-owned businesses on its Facebook page.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
United Counseling and Therapeutic Services PLLC 7253 Mariners Landing Drive Fayetteville Agent: Brenda McLean
DivineLove Spirit of Love LLC 2004 Harrington Rd Fayetteville Agent: Ida L. Thompson
ALL INN 4U LLC 1826 Nuthatch Rd Fayetteville Agent: Maryland McCall
Herrera Video Productions Inc Fayetteville Agent: Brandon Herrera
Herrera Asset Management Inc 581 Executive Pl # 100-A Fayetteville Agent: Brandon Herrera
Uneedus Home Care LLC 2633 Burke Lane Fayetteville Agent: Marquita Miller Queens of Fayetteville Inc. 5447 Yadkin Rd Ste 102 Fayetteville Agent: Christa McLaurin
CCC Travel Service LLC 2304 Wingate Rd. #48651 Cumberland Agent: Amanda Marie McDonald
Tally Appraisal Services LLC 4804 Criss Dr Fayetteville Agent: Wendy Tally
Vitale Exotic Rental Cars LLC 36 Normandy Dr Fort Bragg Agent: Jonathan Dana Vitale
Stylistically LLC 5932 Fairway Dr Hope Mills Agent: Destinee Morneault
XL Realty LLC 731 Ashfield Dr Fayetteville Agent: Xavier Jo nes
Sparkels Fashion Kloset LLC 848 Pecan Grove Loop Hope Mills Agent: LaWan S. Stanley M & M Movers LLC. 513 Hilliard Drive Fayetteville Agent: Matthew Edwards
Triple C Flex LLC 713 Bramblegate Rd Hope Mills Agent: Shannon Craddock
Angel in Action Mobile Childcare LLC 904 Siesta Court Fayetteville Agent: Felicia Ranette Harris
American Dream Project LLC 939 Foxhunt Lane Fayetteville Agent: Michael Knowlin
CoFlow Creative Inc. 509 Runnymede Court Fayetteville Agent: Chrisann L Drabenstott
Kay's Dream Shop LLC 3531 Rolls Avenue Fayetteville Agent: Karen C Stealing
FMHA Empowerment Institute LLC 201 Hay Street Suite 2000 Fayetteville Agent: R. Jonathan Charleston
Cozi L.L.C. 79 Birch Ave Spring Lake Agent: Drevon Britt Corporation 571 Grand Wailea Dr Apt 416 Hope Mills Agent: Steven Colon
Southern Riding Transportation LLC 4701 Bibleway Church Road Linden Agent: Devine McLeod
PS Contracting LLC 473 North Platte Road Fayetteville Agent: Payton W Speers
Clarendon Apartments LLC 1019 Hay Street Fayetteville Agent: Daniel Jackson Howard
Thriving Stedman Partners LLC 7550 Clinton Rd Stedman Agent: Lisa B ODonnell
Go Shop Paradise LLC 5075 Morganton Rd STE 10C #1198 Fayetteville Agent: Shane Darwin Thompson
Hey Hun LLC 1461 Crystal Springs Rd Fayetteville Agent: Christina Suggs Francis
Tanks & Franks LLC 295 Warton Lane Apartment 2 Fayetteville Agent: Tiffany Renee Close FamLee Traditions LLC 1610 Racehorse Ct. Parkton Agent: Daisy L Lee
TiBanglezandThangz LLC 2314 Cattail Circle Fayetteville Agent: Tinisha N Joyner
The Village of Cumberland County Incorporated 3274 Rosehill Rd Office D Fayetteville Agent: April Cherie Mata
Step Above Accounting Services LLC 6222 Carver Pine Loop Unit 6106 Fayetteville Agent: Nashieka Parker
Carolina RE LLC 1318 Fort Bragg Road Fayetteville Agent: Lindsey Pelaez
Liberty Media LLC 5828 Columbine Rd Fayetteville Agent: Cylie Ja Rambo
FOGODEMISA FAMILY CARE HOME LLC 1308 Snowy Egret Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Gold Omogbehin
South Atlantic Logistics and Towing LLC 1044 Appalachin Dr Fayetteville Agent: Tieara Wactor
The Customer Support Plug LLC 5075 Morganton RD Ste 10C #1248 Fayetteville Agent: Briana Lashae Williams
Kova Freight LLC 2000 Lioncoward Dr Fayetteville Agent: Brandon Underwood
Joint Venture Demolition LLC 5220 Goshawk Dr Hope Mills Agent: Joseph Juan Glegola II
CHOICE WHOLESALE LLC 57 Cottswold Lane Spring Lake Agent: Bobby Brewington Jr
Superwest Technology Business Inc 103 Saint Marys Pkwy Fayetteville Agent: Ekoue Ayivi
RAYWEST Properties LLC 2818 Raeford Rd Ste 300 Fayetteville Agent: Hector N Ray
1 Son Ventures Inc 225 Ray Avenue Suite 204 Fayetteville Agent: Joshua Sp arks cal Drive Fayetteville Agent: Benjamin A Stout
Akiiki Training & Development Publishing Firm LLC 2729 Millmann Rd. Fayetteville Agent: Margaret M Brown
Ruby Red Rescue Co. 3696 Pioneer Dr Hope Mills Agent: Sadye Muhle
Austin Express LLC 924 Hilton Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Cristian Rodriguez
Blue Gypsy LLC 6112 Lakeway Drive Fayetteville Agent: Sarah Bullard
Knucklehead Farm LLC 8437 James Atkinson Rd Linden Agent: Elaine Rogers Spears
NZONE SOCIAL VENUE LLC 584 S Reilly Rd Fayetteville Agent: Tonya L. McNeill
Kehoma Transportation LLC 5547 Heather Street Hope Mills Agent: Ella B Peoples Fort Bragg Agent: Jason Davis
Katnaps LLC 3112 Beard Rd Fayetteville Agent: Alison Carney
D. Marie's LLC 946 Tamarack Drive Apt. 13303 Fayetteville Agent: Ray Harrison Burns Jr.
ShiGoddess Creations L.L.C. 5075 Morganton Rd Ste 10C #1189 Fayetteville Agent: Shiquondra Moore
Fayetteville Podcast Studio Inc. 438 Robeson St Fayetteville Agent: Kurin Keys
VAUGHT CALL CENTER SOLUTIONS LLC 1138 Braybrooke Pl Fayetteville Agent: Letha Mae Vaught
Palmer Consulting & Associates LLC 1139 Helmsley Dr Fayetteville Agent: Dwight E Palmer Jr
Senshi Blossom L.L.C. 502 Thorncliff Drive Fayetteville Agent: Andrea Seppelt
Cadre Dan LLC 223 Grimes Street Fort Bragg Agent: Daniel Pl ants
Jackson-Reid & Associates LLC 1709 Hatherleigh Place Fayetteville Agent: Brenda Reid Jackson
U Want Us LLC 5650 Dodge Drive Fayetteville Agent: Billy A Warner
ERW Transportation LLC 1084 Strickland Bridge Rd Fayetteville Agent: Eric Walwo rth
White Lion Cabinet LLC 2704 Bardolino Dr Fayetteville Agent: Freddie D Connor II
Dijaskuku African and Caribbean Grocery Store LLC 912 Santiato Drive Fayetteville Agent: Adijat Motunrayo Kuku
Fly High Kennels LLC 4008 Des Planes Ave Fayetteville Agent: Ricardo Rogelio Santamaria JR
KKM Logistics & Transportation LLC 119 Kristin Ave Spring Lake Agent: Tearrius Antwane George
Christian Cleaning Team LLC 1216 Barn Owl Dr Fayetteville Agent: Andric Martin 5 Gen Transportation LLC 329 Wilkes Rd Fayetteville Agent: Kiana Gist
Arc Media Solutions LLC 2932 Frontera Pl Fayetteville Agent: Timothy
Edward Martin HD Home Improvement LLC 758 Candlewick Ct Fayetteville Agent: Harold Diaz
Pathfinder Concessions Group LLC 5986 Spinner Road Hope Mills Agent: Terrell Donte Williams
Graham Admin Support Services LLC 1561 Diamond Rd Fayetteville Agent: Jamaica Lee Graham
Genealogy Just Ask LLC 1441 Ireland Dr #B Fayetteville Agent: Robin
Renee Foster Mohammad Construction LLC 2612 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville Agent: MOHAMMAD A.A. MOHAMMAD
Rich Smoke L.L.C 836 Glen Reilly Drive Fayetteville Agent: Germaine A Rich Better Homes III LLC 1786 Metromedical Dr Fayetteville Agent: Christina Kenon
Trine' Wendy Island Kitchen LLC 6666 Vaughn Rd Fayetteville Agent: Leon Carr
Baylisia Fashion and Beauty Inc. MGG Tax Inc. 3463 N Main St Hope Mills Agent: Angela Baylisia Ewing
Larry Street LLC 2301 Robeson Street Ste. 204 Fayetteville Agent: Rohan S Patel
Walker Enterprise LLC 2931B Hope Mills Road Fayetteville Agent: Eric Wayne Walker
TrustedLink Logistics LLC 2621 Diascond Dr Fayetteville Agent: Elijah Bernard Sweeney
Boss It Up Paint and Sip LLC 8140 Cliffdale Road Suite 100 Fayetteville Agent: Keith Calvin Bullock
LB Enterprising Ventures LLC 5611 Miranda Drive Hope Mills Agent: Lauren Brittany Hailey 2247 Rustic Trail Fayetteville Agent: Helen F. Richardson
Wayne Da Barber Cutz LLC 3104 Boxley Court Fayetteville Agent: Dewayne Lockhart
Jays Philly Steaks LLC 3202 Green Valley Road Fayetteville Agent: Jernell Br eece
A'NEL Incorporated 443 Shoreline Drive Fayetteville Agent: Clevland Dunlap III
Brow Appeal and Beauty LLC 612 Marshtree Lane Unit 208 Fayetteville Agent: Julissa Sanchez
WAY TO GO CLEANING SOLUTIONS LLC 329 McFadyen Dr Fayetteville Agent: Robert Register
JLN Cleaning LLC 753 Alexwood Dr Hope Mills Agent: Prince Patterson
Everyone Fitness LLC 2304 Wingate rd PO #48092 Hope Mills Agent: Acquel Webster 3953 Stone Street Hope Mills Agent: Bernice Mojica
Pace Logistics LLC 1024 Augusta Drive Fayetteville Agent: Andre W. Bowens Jr
JJC Trucking LLC 1845 Dewsberry Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jose J Ramos
Fervent Freight Logistics LLC 6853 Wimbledon Cir Apt 203 Fayetteville Agent: LaShay Crawford
LouDella’s Birth & Family Care LLC 4621 Sterling St Fayetteville Agent: Nikole Louise Lawrence
Kimberly’s Expressions Crown Jewels LLC 3232 Periwinkle Drive Fayetteville Agent: Kimberly R Gales
Drippin’ WET LLC 838 Augusta Drive Fayetteville Agent: Chalysa Lawson
The College Connect LLC 214 Sharp Dr Fort Bragg Agent: NaJeana Chemille Henderson- Spagner Pick Speedy llc 5198 Goldeneye Ct Fayetteville Agent: John E McKenzie III
Azul Capital Investment and Partners LLC 1826 Glenwick Dr Fayetteville Agent: Hubert Luis Chuy
Brick House Real Estate LLC 2169 Heathcote Drive Fayetteville Agent: Asha Br own
Everybody's Dreams LLC 4731 Old Spears Rd Fayetteville Agent: Mary Ann Vinson
Knacks of Love L.L.C. 5501 Hartfield Court Fayetteville Agent: Nyrisha De'Shaun Mings
Onnis Bar and Karaoke LLC 5048 Yadkin Road Suite 203 Fayetteville Agent: Unsuk Ho bbs
Montoyua Donnell Waller LLC 113 Willow Run Lane Apt M Fayetteville Agent: Montoyua Donnell Waller
Linda J's Throne Chair Rental's LLC 5604 Stonefield St Hope Mills Agent: April L. Freeman
Peregrine Group LLC 110 1/2 Ruth Street Fayetteville Agent: Eric Ch avez
Amazing Grace PCA llc 182 Ellerslie Dr Fayetteville Agent: Delphenia M Lodiong
Le Bohemia Farms LLC 110 1/2 Ruth Street Fayetteville Agent: Diane Huber LLC 3495 Thamesford Rd Fayetteville Agent: Lynette Jones
RLP Hauling & Logistics LLC 6504 Jefferey Dr Apt G Fayetteville Agent: Brittany Samone Phillips
Stella Polaris Medical Training LLC 410 Murray Hill Road Fayetteville Agent: Kaari M. Keranen
Above All Home Care Agency LLC 5511 Raeford Rd. Ste. 204 Fayetteville Agent: Tiffany Hamilton
Juan & Sons LLC 3122 Raeford Rd Fayetteville Agent: Juan M Macias
Mountain Aviation LLC 478 Hangar Rd Fayetteville Agent: Natasha Rose
O'Reilly Enterprises LLC 421 Rollingwood Cir Fayetteville Agent: Sean O'Reilly
