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Businesspeople in the region, past and present, have enjoyed breaking bread at local breakfast spots when conducting their meetings.
WHEN BUSINESS MEETS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
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etworking plays a fundamental role in growing contacts for your business. In Fayetteville, there is no better place to build strong working relationships than local breakfast spots. The obvious instigator is coffee, caffeinated and poured fresh from table to table, allowing the conversation to flow, but more so building rapport during those energizing first hours helps set the tone for the workday. Many of Fayetteville’s breakfast groups have been meeting for years. Stephen Wheeler, president of Holmes Security Systems, has been meeting with a group of local community members from Snyder Memorial Baptist Church once a week for over 20 years. “We meet weekly to talk about >>
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a certain book or Bible study, and we’ve been doing it a long time,” said Wheeler. Brad Hurley with Hurley Insurance Group remembers the start of their group well. “We started meeting in the fall of 1998. I’ll never forget how old the group is because my son was born six months after we started. We’ve been a solid, tight-knit group ever since,” said Hurley. “We are all friends. We play golf together. We’ve done so many things and all support each other. It’s a good fellowship group.” Wheeler agreed, and added, “We have a great group made up of people in accounting, insurance, food processing, ministry and security. Some have retired, some are still active. Even during the COVID lockdown,
we still talked weekly even if we weren’t getting the big group together. We support each other.” As far as locations, the breakfast spots vary. Most remember being at a Fayetteville Young Professionals breakfast chat at K&W back in the FYP heyday, or at a local civic organization’s early morning meeting at Haymount Grill, or seeing business owners and community members from around downtown particularly the courthouse, or police departments at Horne’s Café or Big Dawg’s. Only K&W remains although their hours changed to no longer serve breakfast. Even still, there are more grills hot all around our county from Cedar Point Restaurant, a main fixture in Spring Lake for almost 50 years, and Lindy’s and Zorba’s, neighbors on Raeford See NETWORKING, page 11
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
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JULY-AUGUST AIR TRAFFIC
JULY UNEMPLOYMENT UNITED STATES JULY 2021:
NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAYETTEVILLE MSA JULY 2021: JULY 2021: JULY 2021:
5.7%
4.6%
6.6%
6.6%
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
HARNETT COUNTY HOKE COUNTY JULY 2021: JULY 2021:
MOORE COUNTY JULY 2021:
RALEIGH MSA JULY 2021:
5.2%
6.2%
4.4%
3.9%
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
DOWN FROM JULY 2020:
10.5%
9.3%
9.3%
11.0%
12.1%
8.8%
STATE SALES TAX COLLECTION JULY 2021
$22,984,050 UP FROM STATE SALES TAX COLLECTION JULY 2020 AUGUST 2021 ARRIVALS
JULY 2021 DEPARTURES
19,020
19,273
UP FROM AUGUST 2020 ARRIVALS
UP FROM JULY 2020 DEPARTURES
5,685
Source: Fayetteville Regional Airport
OFFICE SPACE (CUMBERLAND COUNTY)
7.2%
UP FROM Q2 2021
1.4%
AVERAGE RENT PER SQUARE-FOOT Q3 TO DATE
AVERAGE SALE PRICE PER SQUARE-FOOT Q3 TO DATE
$19.50 $162 UP FROM Q2 2021
UP FROM Q2 2021
1.7%
3.3%
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET Q3 TO DATE
13 MONTHS
8.3%
DOWN FROM Q2 2021
9.7%
UP FROM Q2 2021
UP FROM Q2 2021
6.6%
8.0%
5.32%
15.72% MANUFACTURING 10.39%
GOVERNMENT 15.72%
TRADE, TRANSPORTATION & UTILITIES 19.14%
OTHER SERVICES
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET Q3 TO DATE
16 MONTHS
LEISURE & HOSPITALITY
1.74% FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
10.21%
5.78%
EDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
13.25%
14.84%
Source: NC Department of Commerce
Source: Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation
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INFORMATION
AVERAGE SALE PRICE PER SQUARE-FOOT Q3 TO DATE
$5.10 $48
CONSTRUCTION
3.48%
INDUSTRIAL SPACE (CUMBERLAND COUNTY) AVERAGE RENT PER SQUARE-FOOT Q3 TO DATE
Source: NC Department of Revenue
LABOR FORCE BY INDUSTRY (NORTH CAROLINA)
Source: Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation
VACANCY RATE Q3 TO DATE
$21,922,295
9,010
Source: N.C. Department of Commerce
VACANCY RATE Q3 TO DATE
JULY STATE SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION (CUMBERLAND COUNTY)
11.9%
8.2%
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HOMES SALES DAYS ON THE MARKET (FAYETTEVILLE AREA)
2020 vs 2021 (July) FAYETTEVILLE MSA CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE 200,000
70
LABOR FORCE
150,000
60
146,847
50
100,000
40
50,000
30
5/20 6/20 7/20
8/20 9/20 10/20 11/20 12/20 1/20 2/21 3/21 4/21 5/21 6/21 7/21 8/21
Source: Realtor.com/research
JULY
2020
146,817
JULY
2021
AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR REGULAR UNLEADED IN FAYETTEVILLE ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021:
$2.95 AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR FAYETTEVILLE ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2020:
$1.97
0 Source: N.C. Department of Commerce
Source: gasbuddy.com
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AI and the power of your gut
his past Thursday, I had the honor of speaking at Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s annual TechNet event. For those who are not familiar with the organization, AFCEA collaborates with military, government and industry groups using technology and strategy to help the mission of those who serve. Founded in 1946, they are a member-based, nonprofit international organization helping members advance information technology, communications and electronic capabilities. They have over 30,000 individual members, 140 chapters and nearly 1,600 corporate members. It was an honor being around so many people who have served or who currently serve in our Armed Forces. As I prepared for my talk, I was reminded again of the ingenuity and perseverance of entrepreneurs and businesspeople who have shaped our world. This year’s TechNet focused on emerging technologies and the acronym AI — or Artificial Intelligence — was a dominant focus. As you may know, AI represents everything from Alexa, Siri and Tesla to the latest advances in robotics, where scientists are working to create systems that can think, reason and even have self-awareness — making them more human-like. The plan is for AI to be able to analyze terabytes-plus of data to help in decision-making for everything from market data (who is buying what and why) to military strategies. Technology advances such as AI will play an important role in our world over the next 1-2 years. Some good things will come from these advances, and inevitably, there will be problems and even ethical issues that will arise, as well. That’s where we come in! In my TechNet keynote, I referenced one of General Colin Powell’s leadership lessons. It’s called the 40-70 rule. Powell’s rule comes in two parts. Part 1: "Use the formula P=40 to 70, in which P stands for the prob-
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ability of success and the numbers indicate the percentage of information acquired.” Part II: "Once the information is in the 40 to 70 range, go with your gut." Powell explains further: “Don't take action if you have only enough information to give you less than a 40 percent chance of being right, but don't wait until you have enough facts to be 100 percent sure, because by then it is almost always too late. Today, excessive delays in the name of information-gathering breed ‘analysis paralysis.’ Procrastination in the name of reducing risk actually increases risk.” Even with the advances of AI
and its ability to crunch information faster, competitors and enemy nations will also have access to AI. The winner will always be the best decision maker. Going with your gut, which includes your experiences, beliefs, morals and ethics, cannot be displaced by any technology. So, here’s to those who serve, and here’s to those that develop technologies that transform. And, here’s to humanity and our gut decisions which make all the difference in the world! God bless you and yours!
MARTY V. CAYTON is the publisher of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. 910-240-9697, Ext 101 • martyc@bizfayetteville.com
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE?
ith rising home prices and shortages of inventory being a trend over the past year, the demand for housing and surge in costs have been hot topics. David Sattlemeyer, president of Longleaf Pine Realtors, explained the demand the region has been seeing and his thoughts on the future of the housing market.
BOOMING SELLER’S MARKET AND STRUGGLING BUYERS According to a Zillow report, the typical home price increased 13.2% in May 2021 from May 2020. “Historically speaking this year, the market has been epic,” said Sattlemeyer. “We have experienced the greatest sales on record in our association of realtors in history. It's been an amazing time to sell a house, with values rising and profits being up.” With the real estate market being in favor of sellers, it has been a challenging time for buyers. He attributed the cause for the current market to the shortage of supply versus high demand -- less homes and too many buyers. The results of these conflicting factors are extended times and high costs for new builds, fueling further the shortage of homes. Another factor of the high demand for houses is the pandemic allowing many in the workforce to work remotely from anywhere they liked. “So now, you can truly get the house you want, live in an area you want, because you don't have to commute to work anymore,” Sattlemeyer added. “So people are just buying all over the place. There’s a great migration of Americans throughout the country.” Reports have shown a higher number of multiple generations of a family living together in the same house due to the shortages in houses, he said. SUPPLY CHAIN SHORTAGES Labor shortages across the country have further slowed down many processes. Sattlemeyer said many of his regular contractors have reached out to him asking for worker recommendations since they’re struggling to find workers. “Some people are concerned about working, and we’ve also had so many attempts from the government to help people during these challeng-
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ing times, we stopped foreclosures, stopped evictions, we were paying for unemployment. So, all these efforts were [with] good intentions but then people don’t have as much incentive to go back to work when they have unemployment benefits,” he said. Due to raw material shortages among others, many builders are pausing pre-sales on homes, said Ben Stout, owner of Ben Stout Construction. It used to be possible to get cabinets in three weeks and now it takes eight weeks, he mentioned. “From the consumer standpoint, although it may look like builders are being difficult to work with and jacking the prices, the truth of the matter is the components of the house have escalated so much, builders are having to increase their prices,” Stout said. Stout explained that the recent market saw a hike in the price of lumber, which was broadcasted, and, in the last 30 days, lumber prices have declined again. However, costs for other home products are following the same price-hike patterns that wood did and that’s not being widely
reported. “Garage doors, siding of the house, plumbing materials, HVAC compressors’ prices have continued to rise,” he said. “It’s tough for the homebuilders, and the selections for the clients is almost nothing because you make a selection, and by the time you go to install the product you find out from the vendors that it’s no longer available or backordered.”
LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING The median home value in the Fayetteville area had a $10,000 increase from 2019 to 2020, and is on track for an over $10,000 increase for 2020 to 2021, Sattlemeyer said. “You’re looking at historic profits for this area for sellers. The flip side of the coin, which is not good news, is that affordable housing has been impacted by that because homes are worth more that has negatively impacted those with more modest needs, especially first-time home buyers,” he said. “People are benefitting and suffering at the same time.” National median rent increased 13.8% as of January 2021, according to study by apartmentlist.com
“Some buyers have been pushed out of the market -- since it's been so challenging to win a house -- and have been for a year-and-a-half. Some are giving up and choosing to rent,” Sattlemeyer said.
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS The housing market is predicted to stay in favor of sellers over the next year or more. “We are going to continue working hard to make homes more affordable, it’s not going to be overnight,” Sattlemeyer said. Stout said his building team is working hard to maintain great relationships with real estate agents and clients to present a great experience to them. “That way, down the road when the market changes, we show them we are doing all we can for our buyers,” he added. Sattlemeyer’s advice for sellers is to take advantage of the market and for buyers to be more patient and for both to contact their trusted real estate agents to rely on and help them navigate the process.
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SENIOR VP OF BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON WARNS OF DANGERS OF BEING ILL-PREPARED FOR CYBER ATTACKS
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ver the years, the world has watched the news unfold of massive cyber attacks that have financially wreaked havoc on companies and their employees. From the Sony Pictures Entertainment breach to the Colonial Pipeline hack that had everyone scrambling to fill their tanks, everyone has seen the impact of cyber attacks on larger organizations; small companies, however, are at risk, too. Jerry Bessette, the senior vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton and leader of BAH’s Incident Response Program who is based in Fayetteville, has seen many well-known attacks firsthand, and urges companies to prepare themselves. Prior to joining BAH in 2019, Bessette spent 24 years with the FBI as an agent and retired as the senior executive of the cyber division. He managed the cyber incident response team and served as the executive manager of the investigation into the North Korean attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment and the breach of the U.S. Post Office to name just a couple. Whether in Fayetteville, across the state, across the nation or worldwide, Bessette sees ransomware as one of the biggest threats to companies. “There are so many groups out there … We see these large ransomware attacks on huge corporations in the news and … that emboldens every other criminal out there to want to get in on that,” Bessette explained. “Whether a company is small, medium-sized, or extremely large, they are at risk of becoming the victim of a ransomware attack and having their networks encrypted and having critical information stolen from them. They really need to be prepared for that and think that it’ll never happen to them. Unfortunately we see that happening to all companies, small to large.” Particularly, Bessette says that BAH sees a concentration of cyber attacks in five sectors: financial, retail, manufacturing, construction and healthcare. “When you take all the industries that are victims of ransomware attacks and plot them out
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on a bar graph, those five business verticals really stand out,” Bessette said. “The reason they do is because, if you conduct a ransomware attack against people who operate in those areas, you can cause the most day-today operational impact.” The goal of ransomware attackers is to create a sense of fear and panic within a victim organization so that the company sees that the only way out is through a payment. “But it’s really not the case. That’s not true,” Bessette said. If a company has cyber insurance, paying the ransom might look like a more viable path to some companies. While Booz Allen Hamilton leaves that decision up to their clients and doesn’t make a recommendation on whether to pay or not, Bessette has an opinion from his history with the FBI. “I wish not a single company would ever pay again. But unfortunately, I know that’s not true because companies are still failing to do the basics and finding themselves in a situation where they are severely challenged and there is a huge financial impact and they come to the realization that … they’re going to make a business decision to make a ransom payment to get their network back, to bring the corporate systems back online,” Bessette said.
So, what can businesses do to protect themselves? Bessette explained that the same tricks are being used to hack into companies that have been used for a long time, and that putting security measures in place before an attack is key. “I often use the analogy that … ransomware hackers, if they were a car thief, and they were going to go to the mall parking lot and intend on breaking into a car, you could buy or develop a sophisticated lock-picking technique and place it up against the side of the car and quickly be able to unlock the car door,” Bessette said. “You could bring a hammer and do it the old-fashioned way and smash the window. Or, you could simply walk down one of the long rows of cars at the mall and if you check 20 or 25 car doors, odds are someone’s going to have forgotten to lock their car. Unfortunately, that’s really the case in today’s environment… The hackers are still using those tried and true techniques.” People need backups that aren’t connected to their networks, Bessette says. He also encourages businesses to have multi-factor authentication enabled; an endpoint detection and response program in place, which is a software deployed at the endpoint level so if someone does click on something they should not, it will be
killed and an alert will be sent; email filtering; and patching. Bessette said that some companies suffer large ransomware attacks, and they actually have tools on their networks that notified of the attack, but nobody looked at the tools. “Could’ve saved them tens of millions of dollars,” Bessette said. Booz Allen Hamilton can help people process what their technology can do and make sure the proper measures are in place to prepare for a ransomware attack. They do this by monitoring their clients’ networks, helping to establish policies and procedures for managing cybersecurity and testing to make sure the tools in place are accomplishing their intended purposes. BAH also made another big move for boosting their cybersecurity services through their acquisition of Tracepoint, a digital forensics and incident response leader, which they announced on Sept. 13. In 2022, BAH will integrate their commercial business with Tracepoint. “Tracepoint has an exceptionally qualified team with strong brand recognition in the DFIR market and extensive relationships in its core sectors to expand our commercial offering and accelerate our growth,” said Bill Phelps, executive vice president and leader of Booz Allen’s commercial business, in the press release. “Booz Allen has decades of experience working across the most significant breaches and clients and will provide strong foundations from which we can continue to grow and expand our business. We are thrilled to enter the market together as partners,” said Chris Salsberry, Tracepoint’s chief executive officer, in the release. Although the possibility of a ransomware attack may seem out of reach or intimidating, Bessette assures that taking the time in advance to put systems in place, whether utilizing BAH’s tools or by carefully analyzing security measures independently from the tech giant, is worth it. “You have to plan… and a little preparation goes a long way in helping companies respond to these attacks,” Bessette said.
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ACHIEVERS Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors announces certification and new president and CEO
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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. LTH, Inc. finalizes the 8(a) certification for Lumbee IT Solutions, LLC.
Earlier this month, Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. announced the finalization of their 8(a) certification for Lumbee IT Solutions, LLC from the Small Business Administration. The new certification will allow for the company to access different business opportunities with some possibly being on the federal level. “This is a historical day for the Lumbee people. We have our first company wholly owned by the Lumbee to get its 8(a) status,” Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr., who serves as the Chairman of LTH Board, said. “Under this administration, the Lumbee Tribe realized its first profits, profits that provided money for programs for Tribal members. Through its 8(a) status LITS will provide economic development and job creation for Lumbee Tribal Members.” On the same day of the announcement, LTH also announced unanimous appointment of Joshua Malcom as the new president and CEO of Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. Malcolm is a U.S. Air Force combat service veteran and has served as the LTH interim CEO since May 2020. “This is an unbelievable chance for me to work with those throughout the LTH enterprise to bring economic benefits to our tribal members, especially our youth,” said Malcolm.
FTCC celebrates awards and appointments of employees The North Carolina Community College Journal of Teaching Innovation selected DR. TIFFANY WATTS and IAN WOLF to serve as assistant editors for its publication. Watts, the college’s associate vice president of curriculum programs, expressed how the appointment was meaningful to her in a press release. “As an educator, I recognize the importance of sharing innovative,
To nominate someone for GFBJ’s Achievers section, email editor@bizfayetteville.com with the subject line “Achiever.” pedagogical practices and research,” she said. “The implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies is key to achieving our collective mission of maximizing student success. I welcome the opportunity to network Watts and collaborate with colleagues.” Wolf, an instructional coach at the college, sees the position as a way to communicate and collaborate with other people in similar positions. “Joining the kinds of conversations the Wolf NCCCJTI hopes to start is a wonderful way for us to see we have partners and collaborators all over the state, each of us struggling with and overcoming many of the same challenges,” he said in the release. Wolf and Watts will each serve a three-year term. The first issue published by Teaching Innovation will come out in March 2022.
Instructor Rhiannon Holley receives Red Hat Academy top honor Red Hat Academy, a college-level curriculum program that offers resources and certifications at discounted prices, recently hosted its 2021 North American Training Partner and Instructor Conference. It was there that FTCC instructor RHIANNON Wolf HOLLEY received the Director’s Award for Red Hat Academy instructors. Senior Vice President for Academ-
ic and Student Services Dr. Mark Sorrells congratulated Holley. “We are proud of the fact FTCC faculty continue year after year to be recognized by outstanding companies such as Red Hat for exemplary leadership in cybersecurity,” he said.
FSU announces Board of Visitors made up of community stakeholders Fayetteville State University recently announced the formation of its Board of Visitors. There are 53 members appointed to the Board, which will function as an advisory board to Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and senior leadership at the school. Appointees will bring their industry experience to the table, as well as their “commitment to civic and community service,” the press release said. “With Fayetteville State University being the second oldest public institution and the oldest public HBCU in North Carolina, it was vitally important to me that our rich and storied institution establish an official Board of Visitors,” said Allison. “FSU boasts an unparalleled roster of graduates who have gone on to make national and global impact, while also influencing the most powerful of leaders of our time who, in turn, became strong champions in helping to advance FSU’s mission. Therefore, I am honored to announce this inaugural class of the FSU Board of Visitors. We have a distinguished list of leaders who bring significant ability to strengthen our university, and all members – both FSU alum and non-FSU alum – come with one goal in mind: expanding FSU’s impact in the greater Fayetteville, the Sandhills
region, our state and nation.” THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS: Dr. Donald Moore, FSU Class of ‘93, Chancellor’s Medallion Recipient ’18; Dr. Roxie Wells, FSU Alumna, Class of ’92, Cape Fear Valley Hoke Healthcare; Dr. Richard Adams, DDS, former FSU trustee, Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center; Roderick Allison, FSU class of ‘93, former acting director of TSA; Rodney Anderson, FSU Class of ‘12, Ret. Major General of the U.S. Army; Elaina Ball, Public Works Commission; Timothy Blitz, Segra; Dr. Mary Black, FSU classes ‘83 and ‘03, Cumberland County Schools; Oliver Black, FSU class of ‘87, Fuji Films; Wayne Branch, class of ‘91, former FSU trustee, Duplin County commissioner; Charles Broadwell, former Fayetteville Observer editor-publisher and CEO; Dohn Broadwell, FCEDC board member, Broadwell Land Company; William Brooks, Truist; Dr. Dorothy G. Brown, FSU class of ‘74, retired faculty at FSU; Patricia Brown, AstraZendeca Pharmaceuticals; Vernon Bryant, FSU class of ‘79, Halifax County commissioner; David Camps, Agape Fellowship Church, InFormation EmPowerment; Linda Coley, FSU class of ‘76, FSU National Alumni Association; Dr. Jeanette Council, FSU class of ‘63, Cumberland County Commissioner; Jonathan DeCarlo, FSU class of ‘05, Lumbee Guaranty Bank; Kendrick Faison, FSU class of ‘02, SpatialGIS; Shari Fiveash, Greater Fayetteville Business Journal; Elmer Floyd, FSU class of ‘69, former NC State House Representative; William Ford, Kingdom Global Impact; Brenda Freeman, FSU class of ‘72; Michael Gibson, FSU class of ‘88, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation; Demetrius Haddock, FSU class of ‘98 and ‘99, Cumberland County Chapter of FSU Alumni Association; Nancy Harris, FSU class of ‘70 and ‘86, former president of Cumberland County Chapter of the FSU Alumni Association; Michele Jones, FSU class of ‘93, retired command sergeant major; Honorable Toni King, North Carolina 12th District Court; John Malzone, C. John Malzone Marketing Inc.; Terence Murchison, FSU class of ‘73, former FSU trustee; Vedas Neal, FSU class of ‘70, former FSU trustee; Dr. LaDelle Olion, retired former dean of FSU’s graduate school; Suzetta Perkins, FSU class of ‘00, 30 plus years of service to several Chancellors & Board of Trustees; Maria Pierce-Ford, FSU classes ‘93 and ‘06, Cumberland County Schools; Honorable Edward Pone, retired North Carolina 12th District Court judge;
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Charlotte Privott, FSU class of ‘70, former president of Nash-Edgecombe County Chapter of Fayetteville State University Alumni Association; Alvin Ragland, FSU class of ‘76, City of Wilmington; Michael Randall, FSU class of ‘86, Safeguard Security Solutions, LLC.; Dr. John Ray, MD, Pinnacle Family Care PLLC; Chris Ray, former mayor of Spring Lake, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.; Honorable Cheri Siler-Mack, North Carolina 12 District Court; Mary Stork, FSU class of ‘96, USAA Investment Services; Brian Thompson, The AME Zion Church; Tammy Thurman, Piedmont Natural Gas; Shaquana Veney-Miller, FSU class of ‘08; Judith P. Waddell, FSU class of ‘75; Dr. DeSandra Washington, FSU class of ‘09, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Honorable Tiffany Whitfield, North Carolina 12th District Court; Kimberly Williams, NC4ME; and Col. Christopher Williamson, FSU class of ‘85, South Carolina Highway Patrol.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas honors its 2021 nursing leadership academy graduates
FirstHealth celebrated the recent graduates of their Nursing Leadership Academy, pictured above.
In a press release earlier this month, FirstHealth announced the graduates of their nursing leadership academy. The names of the graduates are ASHLEY COLLINS, R.N., MSN, CMSRN; JENNIFER CUMMINGS, R.N, MSN, CCRN; REBECCA LOCKLEAR, MSN, BSN, RN-BC; SHARON ODOM, R.N., BSN; IRIS MULLEN, BSN, R.N.; SHEILA BROCK, R.N., BSN; MEREDITH JOHNSON, R.N., BSN; DORY FRANKLIN, R.N., BSN, CBN; AND CHRISI EMBLER, R.N., BSN, CBN. Each graduate participated in and completed a yearlong FirstHealth program that equips charge and staff nurses for leadership roles. Participants in the program must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, two years of clinical experience and a
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reference from their director. Applicants also must undergo an interview process. “Health care is increasingly complex, especially for frontline nurse managers, so we use our Nursing Leadership Academy as a way to develop a succession plan for nurse managers,” Deana Kearns, MSN, R.N., administrative director for clinical practice and corporate education at FirstHealth, said. “Our academy prepares future nursing leaders, and it ensures that FirstHealth’s nurses will continue to lead the way in helping the system achieve its core purpose – To Care For People,” Kearns said.
Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes attorneys Cumberland County attorney RICK MOOREFIELD and District Attorney BILLY WEST were recently recognized by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and presented with clocks at a local meeting. Moorefield, the former president of the North Carolina Association of County Attorneys, was named
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Outstanding County Attorney of the year in 2019 by his peers. He currently serves as the president of the National Association of County Moorefield Civil Attorneys and is a member of the National Association of Counties Board of Directors. Moorefield’s clock was given to him to recognize those positions. West served as an assistant district attorney for a decade before his election to Cumberland County District Attorney in 2010. He was elected to serve as president of the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, and from there, was apWest pointed to serve as N.C.’s representative for the National District Attorneys Association. In July of this year, West was sworn in as the organization’s president. West received a clock to recognize his service in that role.
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Road who often have regulars switch between the two with their proximity to each other to Kinlaw’s Welcome Grill outside downtown on Sapona Road, where people ready for their homemade biscuits head over for breakfast starting at 6 a.m., and MaryBills Café, a hidden gem in Eutaw North Shopping Center. “Our group has traveled a bit in our years. We met at K&W for a long time; then Mr. Jim’s, which later became Fireside Restaurant, and we were just at JK’s Deli,” said Hurley. JK’s Deli is a family-owned diner serving traditional breakfast fare at 125 Owen Drive in Fayetteville open weekdays except Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their open dining room was updated a few years ago to also include an outdoor patio and new booths, tables and décor. “We have several groups who meet regularly. Breakfast is very popular,” said Jeanna Goodpasture, manager of JK’s Deli, “Most of our guests have been here since the 1960s when we were Christo’s Restaurant on Hay Street downtown and then moved over here with us in 1983.” Another restaurant popular for breakfast in North Fayetteville is the Rainbow, or the “new” Rainbow as some still call it. The Rainbow moved to Ramsey in the 1970s as downtown became a less desirable location to own a restaurant and the Cross Creek mall area developed. The Rainbow has now been in business for over 80 years. “We moved from downtown to Ramsey Street in the early 1970s and have had a great business here,” said Thea Kanos, wife of John Kanos, who is the third generation restaurant owner for the Rainbow Restaurant. “We have a side room and have regular groups since we can fit up to 40 people. We host Bible studies along with other business groups. We have a lot of people from Goodyear who meet here during the breakfast hours.” The Rainbow Restaurant is located at 3708 Ramsey Street and is open from Tuesday-Friday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The longevity for our breakfast spots include the Continental Café in Eutaw Shopping Center. Tucked on the side of the building, behind Carlie C’s IGA, the Continental Café has been serving breakfast and lunch made to order for 60 years. Beverly Chavis, manager of the Continental Café and daughter of
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owner Lynn Prevatte, was able to rattle off several of their regulars from area businesses who come in weekly, if not, daily for breakfast conversation. “Hobgood Jones Realty, Metz Glass, Fosters and Sons Plumbing … We have business owners who come in regularly and have been for years. We’ve been in business for 26 years and the café dates back to the
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that make you feel at home, opportunities for breakfast networking exist in a more organized fashion as well in our area. The Greater Fayetteville Chamber has been hosting the Chairman’s Coffee Club for years and added a business networking breakfast to their monthly schedule as well. These events can fill a room as business cards are passed around and
“What are your favorites?” GFBJ ASKED SOME LOCAL BUSINESSPEOPLE FOR THEIR FAVORITE BREAKFAST FOODS. HERE IS WHAT THEY SAID: STEPHEN BARRINGTON, executive director, Sampson County Economic Development Commission
Grits, eggs and pancakes with crunchy bacon or sausage. CASEY FERRIS, Hope Mills chamber president
Eggs benedict. LEXI HASAPIS, local vendor procurement analyst, PWC
Any omelet from Zorba's and hashbrowns. ROB PATTON, vice president, Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
Cottage cheese with hot sauce and coffee. BELINDA WILKERSON, independent educational consultant, Steps to the Future LLC
French toast and scrambled eggs with a side of linguica, a Portuguese sausage common in Rhode Island.
1960s,” said Chavis. Continental Café is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Located at 808 Elm Street in Eutaw Shopping Center, they specialize in home-style cooking and homemade breakfast. Outside our trusty breakfast spots
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handshakes greet the morning with pastries and sausage biscuits. “We have a monthly coffee club on third Thursdays and a business networking breakfast on first Tuesdays. It’s a great way to introduce new members and get them involved. The coffee club has had speakers
from PWC, Methodist University, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fort Bragg and others,” said Toni Dixon, office and event manager for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. “At one of our last events, Mike Nagowski, CEO of the Cape Fear Valley Health System, spoke on the latest developments with COVID. You could hear a pin drop in the room. It was very informative.” The Fayetteville Chamber selects speakers for the coffee club to get members the most up to date information straight from the source and also encourages members to network. “Our events target issues that affect our businesses along with a place to network,” continued Dixon. “Our business networking breakfast is also a way to get to know our members and what they do. Networking is key. It really is all about connecting.” The Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce has a similar goal for their monthly business breakfasts. Casey Ferris, president of the Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce, has ramped up events as they have looked at benefits to their membership to include their monthly breakfast meetings. “We have regular business breakfasts for our members. It is a more relaxed way to interact and network. Usually the entire group gets involved,” said Ferris, “Last month, we held it at Hope Mills Lake. We had a fitness company sponsor and they partnered with a nutrition business, so we had a great workout along with a healthy breakfast. It was a different version of our normal breakfast, but a lot of fun. Next up, we will be at Drizzled Waffles, which is a relatively new business in Hope Mills. We encourage our members to be speakers.” Combining a panel of speakers along with a topic for discussion, the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal also hosts a Power Breakfast series. The series, held once a quarter, hosts a panel of local business owners with topics relevant to all community members interested in networking and their business community. The first event in July had 250 community members attend. Whether meeting at a local breakfast joint or at an organized business function, the premise is the same. This is your network. Word of mouth marketing and building connections is vital to business growth. Businesspeople looking to get involved can contact the Fayetteville or Hope Mills Chamber or keep reading the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal for an upcoming date in the Power Breakfast series.
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he Autryville Area Fire Department Emergency Helipad will be up and running in the next couple weeks. The need for the helipad was identified by the Autryville Fire Chief Andrew Hawkins due to past floods and tornadoes. “Whenever there's a serious accident or so there is always a concern on where to land the helicopter and evacuate injured people, so it's much simpler for the medical helicopters to come in at night and in bad weather when there’s a helipad with signs and warning, so they can avoid hazards like trees and powerlines,” said Terry Spell, owner of Terry Spell Mechanical Service Inc. The fire chief reached out to Spells, which lead to the brokering of a deal with the fire department and Barnhill Contracting. The emergency helipad cost over $250,000. No federal, state funds or tax dollars were used for the project. The helipad funds were donations from the sponsors and different companies. Spells also donated his services and became the fundraising chair and general contractor for the project. “They had a little bit of land but not quite enough land,” he said.
“Betty and Larry Sutton owned additional land adjacent to the fire department, and I brokered a longterm lease with the Suttons in memory of their late son, Barry Sutton, to construct this helipad.” The helipad will support Cape Fear Valley Health and other medical helicopters, as well as for local law enforcement, government and their entitie. The 50-by-50 feet helipad is located directly beside the Autryville Fire Department and owned by them. Inspection is scheduled within the next 30 days and the emergency helipad is set to open immediately after, followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony after the pandemic is under control. LIST OF SPONSORS FOR THE HELIPAD INCLUDE Acme Fence Co.; Barnhill Contracting Services; Browe Construction; Cape Fear Valley Health; Concrete Service Company; CA Horne Farm LLC; Reel Sharp Land Care; Hall’s Tree Service; FIrst Citizens Bank; Betty and Larry Sutton; Med Trans Corporation; Terry Spell Mechanical Service Inc.; Torgerson Design Partners; Joyner Keeny Surveying; Lenon and Margaret Fisher Family; Lenon and Diane Fisher; Raye and Faye Fisher; Gayle Naylor; and American Sweep and Stripe.
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Constructed in parts in 2002 and 2006, Crescent Commons, located at 812 Crescent Commons Way in Fayetteville, has 14 buildings with 288 units.
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rivate equity real estate firm Trion Properties entered the southeast market by acquiring Fayetteville’s Crescent Commons, a multifamily community, for $35 million. The community was purchased from CMF Crescent Commons, LLC, a Florida-based company owned by Carter Funds, a real estate investment and management firm. Based out of California and Florida, Trion Properties chose Fayetteville as they determined the city would benefit from these renovated apartments units based on its limited development pipeline and above-average recent and projected population growth. “There have been no new multifamily deliveries within the past 12 months and only one community is under construction”, said Max Sharkansky, managing partner at Trion Properties. Constructed in parts in 2002 and 2006, Crescent Commons, located at 812 Crescent Commons Way in Fayetteville, has 14 buildings with 288 units. “This acquisition will allow us to create significant value through implementing our proven renovation and operations strategies, which we’ve successfully executed in Western markets including California, Oregon, and Colorado over the past several years.” Sharkansky added. Trion’s value-add program will include renovations to all interior
units, a fitness center expansion and a pool area enhancement. Their team also plans to execute day-to-day operations through a vertically integrated property management platform. The three story, garden style community currently holds one, two and three-bedroom units with amenities like a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, two dog parks, 32 private garages and a full car wash building. “We will evaluate the site for possible development of resident self-storage, an increasingly in-demand amenity, and an additional building of primarily one-bedroom units,” Marley Dominguez, director of acquisitions at Trion Properties said. The residential complex, located by Interstate 95 and partially completed Interstate 295 gives residents quick access to the region and to Fort Bragg. “Crescent Commons also has a strong built-in potential resident base of those stationed at Fort Bragg who chose to live off base,” Dominguez added. Founded in 2005 with a headquarters in Los Angeles, Trion has a portfolio of over $700 million in assets and has successfully repositioned and resold over 1,750 units and over 200,430 square feet of commercial real estate space. For more information visit, www.trionproperties.com
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BASE ASKS COMMUNITY FOR INPUT ON NEW NAME
ort Bragg, home of the 82nd Airborne and Special Operations Command, is one of ten military installations across the nation named after Confederate figures or supporters that has been mandated by U.S. Congress to be renamed by 2023. Fort Bragg was named in 1918 for General Braxton Bragg, an officer who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. In order to solicit public opinion for the name change, Fort Bragg held a town hall style meeting on Sept. 14 and has encouraged the public to participate in a survey designed to gain feedback and insight for a name that will “exemplify our U.S. military and national values from every community member on Fort Bragg and surrounding communities.” Names and descriptions outlined in the Fort Bragg Naming Commission survey include: » AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS BASE: Fort Bragg is coined as the home of the airborne and special operations forces. » FORT AIRBORNE: Fort Bragg is the world’s premier power projection platform with a rich history of airborne legacy and mission readiness.” » FORT BENAVIDEZ: Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez was recognized with the Medal of Honor for actions in Vietnam. Benavidez has a rich history with the U.S. Special Forces and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. » FORT BRADLEY: Gen. Omar N. Bradley oversaw the U.S. military policy making in the Korean War. The Bradley Fighting vehicles were named after Gen. Bradley and known as a key armored vehicle for the U.S. military. » FORT BRAGG: Brig. Gen. Edward S. Bragg, cousin of Braxton Bragg, served in the Union Army in the Civil War and served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Wisconsin. Later, he was United States Minister to Mexico during the presidency of Grover Cleveland and consul-general to the Republic of Cuba and British Hong Kong under President Theodore Roosevelt. » FORT FAYETTEVILLE: Fayetteville is known throughout history for its cultural diversity and military presence. It is named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
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The mandate from Congress to change the name of Fort Bragg has been a point of contention for many local citizens, business owners and veterans alike. Nevertheless, the Fort Bragg Naming Commission invites locals to voice their opinions on the upcoming change.
» FORT GAVIN: Lt. Gen. James Gavin’s
gallant influence helped shape the first airborne division. He was the third commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was often referred to as ‘Jumping Jim Gavin.’” » FORT HERNANDEZ: Cpl. Rodolfo Perez ‘Rudy’ Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above the call of duty for his actions during the Korean War. » FORT LAFAYETTE: Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer, who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown. » FORT LIBERTY: Liberty connects with U.S. Army Special Operation Command’s motto ‘De Opresso Liber,’ and the second stanza of the 82nd All-American song. In World War II, Liberty Makers were placed from Utah Beach to Bastogne as allied forces liberated French towns. According to the 1776 U.S. Declaration of Independence, all have a natural right to ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’” » FORT RIDGWAY: Gen. Matthew Ridgway fought with distinction during World War II while directly helping create the foundation of the first airborne corps. » FORT ROBINSON: Gen. Roscoe Robinson, Jr. was the first African-American commander of the 82nd Airborne Division and the first African-American Officer to reach the rank of four-star
general. In his early career, Robinson served in the Korean War and received a Bronze Star for his actions. » FORT SANDHILLS: An area of North Carolina known for longleaf pines, sandy soil, and a unique history in its Sandhill towns of Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, and Robeson counties. » FORT SHELTON: Gen. Henry H. Shelton’s legacy includes a history in both the Airborne and Special Operations community. Shelton’s leadership extends from the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps. And the U.S. Special Operations Command, earning multiple awards including the Bronze Star Medal with V device and the Purple Heart. » FORT VICTORY: The value of victory is a defining moment reflecting the achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds. » FORT YARBOROUGH: Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough left a mark in airborne, psychological warfare, and special operations. The physical manifestations of the impact he’s left include the Green Beret, the Yarborough Knife, and the Parachutist Badge. » JOINT AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS CENTER: Fort Bragg is coined as the home of the airborne and special operations forces. The name change does not come without question from the community and its business leaders. One major concern is the cost of the rebrand. Ret. LTC Steve Milburn, a 1976
graduate of West Point and former aviator/comptroller, opened his business, The UPS Store, with his wife in 1996. The UPS Store is located in Westwood Shopping Center and on Fort Bragg. A third location in Hope Mills is scheduled to open in early 2022. “I can’t believe we are wasting money changing history. This is not going to be cheap,” said Milburn. “Where do you draw the line? What will be next?” Congress has requested that the Naming Commission report on how much the effort will cost along with the name recommendations, so the full financial piece is still undetermined. The legislative request asks for a list of assets needing change although it is estimated that it will cost $7 million to rename Fort Bragg alone. This price tag does not include the impact on businesses located in the Fayetteville area that include “Bragg” in their business name such as Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union or Fort Bragg Harley Davidson nor does it include the expense that surrounding communities would need to change their wayfinding signage and marketing/promotional materials. (Editor’s note: At time of this writing, the aforementioned businesses were unavailable for comment on the future of their branding.) Some local community members who attended the town hall including Grilley Mitchell with the Cumberland County Veterans Council who recommended retaining the name Fort Bragg, but changing the namesake to Brig. Gen. Edward S. Bragg, who served on the Union side in the Confederate War. This would mitigate much financial strain to the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg area and keep the sentiment for those who have served at Fort Bragg over the decades while still complying with Congressional mandates. Fort Bragg is the only installation out of the ten that has the opportunity to hold on to its identity in this manner. Other installations to be renamed include Fort Polk and Camp Beauregard in Louisiana, Fort Benning and Fort Gordon in Georgia, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Lee and Fort Pickett in Virginia and Fort Rucker in Alabama. The Fort Bragg Naming Commission will make its final recommendation to Congress by October 1, 2022.
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Local hairstylist Marcus Doss has done hair in the community since he was a child.
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orn and raised in Hope Mills, Marcus Doss knew since he was young that he wanted to do hair. “I started doing hair when I was ten years old. I actually was doing hair in elementary school.” Doss said. At his desk, sometimes he would play with the hair of the girls who sat in front of him. “The teachers and everybody never said nothing.” By high school, he was doing the hair of his teachers, guidance counselor, and principal’s daughter. When he graduated high school, he took out a $5000 loan, used $500 for a “little raggedy car” to go to and from school, and went to Fayetteville Technical Community College. “I did hair on the side to pay for my books and my kid,” Doss explained. For a while after he graduated, Doss worked in different salons in the area. He never had to search too hard for clients, though, because most of them followed him from salon to salon or from when he did their hair in high school. Doss worked off of Eastern Boulevard for nine years in a salon he opened when he was 27 before getting his new building which he has had now for two years. “I used to play in this building
when I was ten with my mom. It was a bingo parlor. And now I’ve flipped it into a salon,” Doss said. The building is unrecognizable as the bingo parlor it once was, though, as it has been transformed into a sleek and sophisticated hairstyling destination. Although Doss is still a hair stylist, he is putting more of his time into another endeavor nowadays. Doss is a hair specialist for the government. He does cranial prosthesis, which essentially means that he makes wigs for people with alopecia, lupus, cancer and other conditions that can be covered by the VA or insurance companies. Doss is also passionate about hair shows, and is hosting one here in Fayetteville at the end of the month. “I’ve been doing hair shows in Fayetteville. I think this is the 8th annual … I’m very creative and behind the chair you can only do so much,” Doss said. “So I actually started fantasy hair … I saw fantasy hair shows and I was going to them and I was in hair school. I did a lot of fantasy hair competition. I would travel to New York, LA and Atlanta to go to the fantasy shows and then I was like, ‘I could put my own show on.’” Doss hosted his first show when he
was about twenty. “I always can look at things and say, ‘I can do that too,” he said. His next show, The Exotic Hair Odyssey, will take place on Sept. 25. The show is a hair and fashion show, with 40 models and gowns and outfits supplied by An Affair to Remember and Venus Vogue: Weddings and Formals. This theme is Grecian with Grecian-inspired clothing, colors and hair. “This is more of a high-fashion, couture, London, Paris kind of feel,” he said. “It’s not as crazy as how a show might usually be.” The idea was born out of a meeting with local entrepreneurs Tammy Thurman, community relations manager at Piedmont Natural Gas and Kathy Jensen, mayor pro tem of the City of Fayetteville and owner of An Affair to Remember. “We were meeting with Tammy [Thurman] and Kathy Jensen. She’s Greek,” Doss said. “She was brainstorming all these ideas and she said, ‘You should do a Grecian theme.’ I was just going to do a high fashion show. Then I sent her a video of one of her gowns. I put the model in the hair and she saw it and was like, ‘Oh, we have to do a Grecian theme.’”
The target audience for the event is local small business owners. “Those are the ones who are promoting their businesses at the show. And the surrounding area stylists that like to come to hair shows.” “I’m a small business owner, and I know sometimes when we go to shows, we don’t actually get to mingle… You clap and then you leave.” He wants this show to be a networking opportunity. As someone who grew up on an “old dirt road,” as Doss said, and grew to be a successful businessperson working near his hometown, Doss offers one piece of advice to businesspeople with similar goals: persevere. “To the small business owners, keep pushing,” he said. “If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.” To learn more about Marcus Doss Hair Salon, visit www.marcusdosssalon.com. To learn more about The Exotic Hair Odyssey, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/marcus-doss-salon-presents-the-exotic-hair-odyssey-tickets-166591035271?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
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ver since the start of the pandemic, residents, businesses and organizations have had to find ways to be resilient in every aspect of their lives. The future may be fuzzy, but Jan Johnson and Pat Wright know everyone needs inspiration, and needs to see how other people are being resilient – and the art of film allows for viewers to see issues from another perspective. The Indigo Moon Film Festival is returning in October. This is the sixth year for the film festival; last year’s festival was done virtually and this year will be done both virtually and in-person. The festival is the brainchild of Johnson and Wright. They have known each other more than 30 years and are longtime Fayetteville residents who share a love of the film industry and attending film festivals. In 2012, Wright and Johnson were looking at film festivals to share a project they were filming at the time. Wright mapped out every film festival in North Carolina and found that none of them were within an hour’s drive of Fayetteville. “We decided that we needed to have a film festival here … a city of this size needs to have a stronger film presence,” Wright said. “The arts [are] big down here, but the film portion of it is not as robust as it should be.” Johnson and Wright decided to establish a local film festival that would not only highlight filmmakers in Fayetteville, but filmmakers from all over the world. They went on to form GroundSwell Pictures in 2014 as a nonprofit organization with a mission to produce films, teach
filmmaking, show films and support filmmakers who can make a positive difference. GroundSwell Pictures is the umbrella organization over the Indigo Moon Film Festival. This year the festival will feature filmmakers from 13 different countries all over the world. “I feel like we’re really reaching out to a lot of different folks, giving them a chance to screen their films,” Wright said. The festival will be held October 8-15; the opening night film and Free Family Film Night events will be held in-person at Segra Stadium,
PHOTO FROM “PEACE BY CHOCOLATE”
Indigo Moon Film Festival will be held October 8-15; the opening night film and Free Family Film Night events will be held in-person at Segra Stadium, located near downtown Fayetteville. The opening night film is called “Peace By Chocolate.”
located near downtown Fayetteville. The opening night film is called “Peace by Chocolate.” It is about a Syrian refugee who brings his family to Canada to escape the war. The family has a business that produces artisan chocolates as a way to spread love and peace in a complicated world.
“It completely embodies the theme that we want for our film festival this year,” Johnson said. “The theme is ‘resilience and diversity.’” The rest of the festival will be virtual. There will be instructions posted on the festival’s website on how viewers can stream the films on their smart TV. For competing films, the audience will be asked to rank the films, as the filmmakers will be eligible to receive an audience award. There will be additional awards in the different categories – narratives and documentaries, student films, animation, short films and more. Tickets and passes will also be available on the festival’s website – visit indigomoonfilmfestival.com. The opening night tickets are $25 and will include the cost for food being offered at the event. The festival has had huge sell-out opening night events in previous years when it was in-person, but Johnson and Wright are excited about this year nonetheless. “We’re grateful for the tremendous support we have, from the people and businesses and organizations that are in our community and beyond, and value the art of film and the festival, and want to see it succeed,” Wright said. THE FESTIVAL IS STILL OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS, but it is currently supported by a number of sponsors including the City of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville Regional Airport, Cape Fear Eye Associates and Developmental & Forensic Pediatrics, to name a few. Johnson and Wright acknowledged the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and the
Terri Union & Carlos Zukowski Endowment for the Arts of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. for providing grants to make the film festival happen. Johnson said the City of Fayetteville has been very generous to the film festival by reserving two event nights at Segra Stadium to benefit the Indigo Moon Film Festival. “I thought that was just an amazingly generous way to sponsor Indigo Moon,” Johnson said. Through their nonprofit, Johnson and Wright contribute box office proceeds to local organizations. This year, box office proceeds will go toward the Autism Society of Cumberland County. “We believe that this effort not only helps the community but makes us one of the – if not, the – most philanthropic film festivals in North Carolina,” Wright said. Wright and Johnson said they believe that film inspires change, and alluded to the quote “be the change you wish to see in the world.” “We feel like … film does inspire change,” Wright said, adding films provide a different perspective to the viewer. “We also feel like we can take the money that the festival raises and use it to better our community, and that’s what we want to do.” While they do not know how long the pandemic will continue to affect the film festival, Wright and Johnson know it is important to highlight how people persevere through challenges; some of the films were made during COVID lockdown. “There’s some very creative ideas about how to do a film during COVID – some are really good,” Wright said.
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THE LIST
bizfayetteville.com
Wealthiest Zip Codes Wealthiest Zip Codes Ranked median net worth Ranked by by median net worth RANK RANK
1
1
2
2
ZIP CODE ZIP CODE POSTAL NAMENAME $ MEDIAN$NET WORTHNET POSTAL MEDIAN 28318
28318 Autryville
Autryville 28356 Linden
28356
3
27332
43
27332 28344
54
28323
6
28395
7
27505 Bunnlevel
86
28382
5
97 10
8
11
129
Linden
Sanford
Godwin Sanford
28344
Bunnlevel
Wade 28323 Broadway
28395
28326
28382 Cameron
Roseboro 27546 Lillington 28306
Stedman Fayetteville
15 16
28348 Fayetteville
13 17
28376 28334
Raeford Cameron
27546 Erwin
Lillington
Fayetteville 28306 Hope Mills
Raeford Dunn
18 14
28371
19
27521
20
28305 Fayetteville
28339
Parkton
Erwin
Coats 28312 Fayetteville
Hope Mills Fayetteville 28390 28334
23
28311
19
25
20
Spring Lake
Dunn
28371 Fayetteville
Parkton 28303 Fayetteville
27521
28314
Coats
Fayetteville
135,921 130,714 127,771
76,074 70,189 69,790
121,307 120,935 112,776 112,552
64,447 62,612 60,445
98,866 81,744 81,437
35,581 32,536
76,074 70,189 69,790 69,685 68,534 64,447 62,612
20,548 20,431
59,710
54,862
26,308
105,968
1898
29,300
210,428
2224
51,211 59,295
47,860
26,308 29,300
27,315
178,663
58,041 21,394
27,315 126,933
1398
27,333
192,263
1780
25,047
163,785
1080
51,066 59,710
21,394 27,333
12,226
3110
47,900
51,343 24,187
25,047 105,682
2769
54,891
26,836 54,862
162,956 23,832
1988
23,622
183,904
7521
22,609
187,705
8055
61,394
52,680 51,573 39,414
52,076 40,629
47,900 54,891
24,187 26,836
26,016
182,883
15,898
22,505 61,394
177,334 23,622
16,208
20,779
117,564
2907
25,318
209,906
7637
51,316 52,680
22,609 26,016
23,777
161,399
13,027
51,573 22,698
22,505 152,670
10,543
49,270
39,414
21,247
105,659
2539
45,331
21,874
183,563
2931
53,439
38,777
295,890
2755
47,416
52,076 24,445
132,385
49,123
25,961 40,629
179,378 22,698
25,737
182,078
14,398
25,575
139,884
14,537
46,458
46,680
44,702
49,270 45,331 24,075
Source: Esri, a location intelligence company. Zip codes are from Fayetteville MSA (Hoke, Harnett and Cumberland Counties). 28305
Fayetteville
# TOTAL $ PER CAPITA # TOTAL $ MEDIAN HOME $ MEDIAN HOME POPULATION VALUE HOUSEHOLDS 2021 INCOME VALUE
173,011
40,421
60,445
$ MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD $ PER CAPITA INCOME INCOME
23,832
44,702
47,860 41,723
51,066
51,316
69,685 68,534
58,041
51,343
81,437
28348
28304
22 17 24
81,744
28391
28312
18
112,776
51,211 59,295
120,935
98,866
Broadway
28339
16 21
121,307
28391 27505
14
15
127,771
112,552
28326 28376
12
130,714
Wade Roseboro Stedman
162,250
135,921
Godwin
13 10
11
162,250
$ MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME WORTH
53,439
20,779 25,318 23,777
21,247 21,874
131,012
38,777
16,856 9106
21,542
105,968
4718
# TOT HOUSEH
189
5879
210,428 178,663 126,933
32,961 4122 4776
222
12,2
139
2738
192,263 163,785 173,011 105,682
8830 7081 4984 23,273
178
108
311
276
23,140
162,956 183,904 187,705
42,743 45,595 7217
198
752
805
19,397
182,883 177,334 117,564 209,906
35,839 26,373 7125 7718
15,8
16,2
290
763
5503
161,399 152,670 105,659
41,935 23,976 35,699
13,0
10,5
253
34,486
183,563 295,890
53,113
293
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Dimples & Creases Inc. 7272 Beaver Run Drive Fayetteville Agent: Latunya Smith
Moonlight Express of NC LLC 802 Dublin Court Fayetteville Agent: Nicole Lowe
Around To It LLP 7095 E Cranberry CT Fayetteville Agent: Alexander Gerard Valcin
I & R Carpentry LLC 6873 Uppingham Rd Fayetteville Agent: Ian Sweeney
Ole South Property Solutions LLC 5917 Sunday Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Zackary T Watkins
New Corporations lists firms from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal region that were recently incorporated in the State of North Carolina.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY Evolution Wellness Center PLLC 5717 McDougal Drive Fayetteville Agent: Valerie Sinclair Rivera & Watts Enterprises LLP 1385 Micahs Way N Spring Lake Agent: Richard R Rivera Less Fix It Home Remodeling and Renovations LLC 2630 Emerson Ave Apt E Fayetteville Agent: Thelma Watkins Mask'd Outkast LLC 6115 Regis Court Fayetteville Agent: Travon Evan Miller Veteran Dustoff Mission Incorporated 2117 Crystal Springs Rd Fayetteville Agent: In Style Boutique Ready Estates LLC 04 Angel Oak Court apt. 5 Fayetteville Agent: Kaila Marie Hildebrand
Agent: Jasen Earl Rintala LABH LLC 3320 Auckland Court Fayetteville Agent: Pinal Naik Pretty Princess & Accessories LLC 3430 Winesap Rd Hope Mills Agent: Shameka D Hamilton Trophy Case Trucking LLC 6425 Independence Place Dr 124 Fayetteville Agent: Byron Massey Rush's Lawn Care and Maintenance LLC 1100 Aralia Dr Fayetteville Agent: Alphonzo L Rush BKC Ventures Inc. 1906 N Pearl Street Fayetteville Agent: Kevin Crean Sidebotham Substation Services PLLC 1321 Silverleaf Road Eastover Agent: John Sidebotham
Glock Roofing LLC 5234 Hidden Valley Pl Fayetteville Agent: Derrick Jarmon Wreck Time Towing LLC 5075 Morganton Rd STE 10C #1123 Fayetteville Agent: Vern Norton JzzTrucking LLC 4008 Des Planes Ave Fayetteville Agent: Erika Quintero-alleyne New Decade Publishing LLC 2949 Loon Dr Fayetteville Agent: Susan Anne Slomski Sharomax Logistics LLC 2918 Peacock Street Hope Mills Agent: Shaka Robinson Mimosa Meadows LLC 883 Remley Ct. Hope Mills Agent: Nancy Ann Dodson Eco Pro Soft Wash LLC 1560 Alabaster Way Apt. E Fayetteville Agent: Michael K. Bradford Kandake of Kush LLC 4128 Hunting Path Drive Hope Mills Agent: Para Kenyatta Montford
Saved By The Fade Barbershop LLC 1814 strathmore Ave Fayetteville Agent: Alo Tavai Alapati
Stepping Stones Child Care Academy LLC 124 Baywood Rd Suite 103 Fayetteville Agent: Erika K
A1 Transport Limited Liability Co 1044 Patrick Dr Fayetteville Agent: Raheem L Nielly
Brown-campbell Reflect & Rekindle Inc 4230B Legion Rd Hope Mills Agent: Gail Flowers
Evolution Consulting and Training LLC 933 Hidden Creek Drive Apt 204 Fayetteville Agent: Kami L Dale
West Park Subdivision Homeowners Association Inc. 350 Wagoner Drive Fayetteville Agent: E. Frank Weaver III
Alpha Lifting Club LLC 6833 Wimbledon Circle Apt 101 Fayetteville Agent: Emma Christine Bodnar
Gomez II Inc. 947 Pamalee Dr. Fayetteville
Good Ole Fashioned Lawn Care LLC 1910 Lyon Road
Rinconvet Mixed Mobile Practice PLLC 1729 John McMillan Rd. Hope Mills
Strength University LLC 2700 Breezewood Ave Fayetteville Agent: John Homer Butler III JCR21 LLC 2904 Sangria Pl Fayetteville Agent: Kesha Anyetta Robinson
Watts Up Tree Service LLC 4740 Beaver Dam Church Rd. Roseboro Agent: Zachariah Watts Chizel and Groove LLC 4549 Turquoise Rd Fayetteville Agent: Tevin R Reed Damscus Road Facility LLC 2132 Yellowbrick Road Fayetteville Agent: Rivette N. Cole Sandi's CakeLand: World of Cupcakes, Cakes Cookies and More LLC 104 Snow Cir Fort Bragg Agent: Sandra Quinones Hotdogs & More LLC 5786 Bear Creek Circle Fayetteville Agent: Steven R. Bland Sr. A Taste of Trelawny Jamaican Restaurant Number Three LLC 2211 Cumberland Rd Fayetteville Agent: Evelyn Johnson-Brown Carolina Bushmasters Lawn Service LLC 510 Morning Mist Ct Hope Mills Agent: Matt Helmke Saint Antonio Inc. 611 Brittany Pl Apt H Fayetteville Agent: Abram Makram Afterwards The Rainbow 6540 Ryefield Drive Fayetteville Agent: Christina Brittany Williams Hand of God Ministries 8275 Gip Rd Fayetteville Agent: Ricky A Hair Infinite Investment Properties & Solutions LLC 423 Longhill Drive
Pure Grace Signings LLC 3820 Shire Street Hope Mills Agent: Antoinette Grace Andrews Bronze Star Freight Consulting LLC 1533 Epic Way Hope Mills Agent: Jennifer Cowan 1 Tiger Inc 2897 Owen Dr Ste 101 Fayetteville Agent: Khairy A Shahbain L'Accent LLC 554 Glen Canyon Dr Fayetteville Agent: Latasha A Brown Total Crawl Space Solutions LLP 2137 Biltmore Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jenna Milan The Body and Esthetics Spot LLC 3010 Wetherby Court Fayetteville Agent: Erica Hines Shree Kanha of NC INC. 1957 Cedar Creek Rd Fayetteville Agent: Nilay Shah Great 8 Solutions LLC 4845 Tippit Trail Fayetteville Agent: Reginald L Hargrove B&E Auto Detailing LLC 914 Foxhunt Lane Fayetteville Agent: James Branden Horney Haynes Farms LLC 10311 Turnbull Rd. Fayetteville Agent: Justin David Haynes FakeBlackBelt LLC 701 Herman Plz Fort Bragg Agent: Nathaniel G Parrish
bizfayetteville.com HRP Realty LLC 5609 Bright View St Fayetteville Agent: Pablo Palacio The Sparkling Diva’s LLC 694 Marble Ct Fayetteville Agent: India Shaw Windsor Farm Equine Services LLC 2531 Rodeo Dr. Linden Agent: Brian Garrett Property Closers Inc. 731 Spy Glass Drive Fayetteville Agent: Deanna Ivey Chavis The Elethion Group LLC 1361 Regatta St Apt 311 Fayetteville Agent: Morishka Shern Williams King of Kings Leadership Association 213 Corolla Ct Stedman Agent: Keithan Ray James Cash Cow Apparels LLC 840 Zapata Lane Fayetteville Agent: Conrad Tawan Harris Elevated Industries LLC 1011 Shell Dr Spring Lake Agent: Roman Brown American Institute of Research Corporation 6553 Baldoon Dr Fayetteville Agent: Gregory Kipyego Killa Creation LLC 5913 Rustlewood Dr Fayetteville Agent: James Neil Kilbane
WDLM LLC 941 Shell Dr. Apt 162 Spring Lake Agent: Wiltorian D Mitchell
5212 Spreading Branch Rd Hope Mills Agent: Clara Regina Bost
Lov3 Art Gall3ry LLC 5075 Morganton Rd Ste 10C Fayetteville Agent: Nikol L Anderson
Tiwa African Food Store LLC 500 N Reilly Rd Ste 110 Fayetteville Agent: Fatimo O. Wahab
Blessed Paint LLC 4514 Josh Ct Hope Mills Agent: Kenneth Gabriel Flores The Agile Solution LLC 159 S Churchill Drive Fayetteville Agent: Vonda Faith Elliott Fruit Therapy LLC 5921 Waters Edge Dr Fayetteville Agent: Anna Lousie Williams A Servant's Hand Lawn and Maintenance LLC 518 Suffolk Court Fayetteville Agent: Kenneth William Chavis We Are One Fashion LLC 613 Ashbrook Agent: Courtney Monique Davis Zubr Model Company L.L.C. 615 Little Bridge Rd Fayetteville Agent: Konrad Campbell Veteran Logistics LLC 5719 Ivanhoe Ct # 19 Fayetteville Agent: Deyby Rolando Gutierrez The Rainbow Doula Co. 4278 Home Stretch Dr Parkton Agent: Elisabeth Jenette Dix
Quentin Corporation 131 Hay Street Fayetteville Agent: Quentin Loren Evans
ELA Home Global LLC 517 Wendell Pl Fayetteville Agent: Edgar Allen
Hobbs Transportation LLC 4930 Black Bridge Road Parkton Agent: Joshua Craig
Banks & Banks Consulting Co. LLC 1300 Rock Hill Road Fayetteville Agent: Gerome Quindray Banks
Hobbs Prometeo Investments LLC 111 Lamon Street, Suite 224 Fayetteville Agent: Renzo Russi
Get You Going Roadside Services LLC 4644 Ashton Road Fayetteville Agent: Daniel Robinson BigGuy Transport LLC
CJ’s Kitchen Soul Food LLC 553 Stevens St. Fayetteville Agent: Carolyn Johnson Four Values Realty Inc 3027 Blockade Runner Dr Fayetteville Agent: Tyrone Simon Snackin Time Vending LLC 945 Lower Bridge Rd Unit 10 Fayetteville Agent: Aaron Murrell Elliot Farms Property Owners Association 903 Hay St. Fayetteville Agent: Dohn B Broadwell Jr SDD CJD Investments LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Owner: Davis W. Puryear The Brick Landing Group LLC 350 Wagoner Dr Fayetteville Agent: 2020 Holdings LLC Restlessminds LLC 7691 Spurge Drive Fayetteville Agent: Emmanuel Ashby Ameer Products LLC 1105 Stout Street Fayetteville Agent: TAB7 Holding LLC Crow Precision LLC 5 Provider Circle Fort Bragg Agent: Mark David Cruz The Kids Apparel 26 LLC 512 Abbottswood Dr Fayetteville Agent: Montietta Shanice Wilson An Exclusive Touch Beauty Bar LLC 1327 Oak Knolls Drive Fayetteville Agent: Tamara Nicole Johnson
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bizfayetteville.com Transitioning Consulting Agency LLC 841 Wigwam Drive Fayetteville Agent: Mary Elliott KDA Logistics LLC 314 Mayodan Dr Unit 306 Fayetteville Agent: Tiffany Lloyd Concrete Machinery and Controls LLC 323 Westview Drive Fayetteville Agent: Tom Hamlin Exclusive Image LLC 6792-3 Willowbrook Dr Fayetteville Agent: Lethenia Pierce Heal The Land Farm LLC 4710 Northern Dancer Place Hope Mills Agent: Bradley Scott Shelton Christian Lee Guy LLC 209 Glenburney Dr Fayetteville Agent: Christian Lee Guy NY Deli & Smoke Shop LLC
315 N Eastern Blvd Fayetteville Agent: Yaser S Amari A & A Performance and Auto Repair LLC 3435 Brushy Hill Rd Fayetteville Agent: Armindo Reyes Flying Legs 28348 LLC 3065 N Main Street Hope Mills Agent: Hefeng Liu Nail Swag 28348 LLC 3071 N Main St Hope Mills Agent: Hefeng Liu Poke Cafe 28314 LLC 1946 Skibo Rd Ste A Fayetteville Agent: Hefeng Liu Lip Lickinz LLC 1028 Streamway Drive Spring Lake Agent: TaNay Antoinette Barrett Grey House Bulldogs LLC 6080 Cedar Creek Rd Fayetteville Agent: Jennifer L Patterson
RC Associates Holding Company LLC 2692 Brigadoon Ln Apt E Fayetteville Agent: Regina Clifton Carter Glam I Am LLC 6060 Hunters Run Fayetteville Agent: Catherine Juanita Frazier TMDS Transportation Services LLC 5403 Plateau Road Fayetteville Agent: Tavares Tomquez Mahoney Dying-Generation LLC 519 Grafton Ave Fayetteville Agent: Antwane Rodney Wilson HLN Realty LLC 207 Fairway Drive Fayetteville Agent: Amy Reynolds Apricity Counseling Services PLLC 3665 Daughtridge Dr. Fayetteville
Agent: Hilda Laurent Dumont RayofLove Lifecoaching LLC 6691 Ludlow Place Fayetteville Agent: Branden Parks BM Shakir Transport Services LLC 3305 Teakwood Dr Hope Mills Agent: Bobbie Shakir IYBI Realty LLC 5075 Morganton Rd Suite 10C #1127 Fayetteville Agent: Brittney Hill Eastside Motor Company 4339 Cumberland Rd Fayetteville Agent: Montrel Devon Davis Criterion Home Inspection LLC 6425 Brookstone Ln Apt 104 Fayetteville Agent: Mitchell Stanley Pyle Bright Star 3 Logistics LLC
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3605 Castlefield Lane Fayetteville Agent: Shayne P Fitch Shish House 2 LLC 3041 N Main St Hope Mills Agent: Adeb Nasr-Mohammed Obaid High Cotton Air B&B LLC 1001 Ancestry Drive Apt 4 Fayetteville Agent: Tori Turner PeanutbutterJamz LLC 2108 Ingate Dr Fayetteville Agent: Ebony J Johnson Page Grace Properties LLC 504 Levenhall Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Jamie Harrell Terracciano Cats and Cadillacs LLC 7006 Zepher Rd Fayetteville Agent: John F Miller III Kandy Coated Bullies LLC 6210 Penfield Dr Fayetteville
Agent: Parris Ashley Holland Trinity Tax Service & Bookkeeping LLC 3733 Badin Lake Ln Fayetteville Agent: Symenthis L Morris
Agent: Allahquan Tate United Languages International LLC 1342 71st School Rd. Fayetteville Agent: Tilford B Briscoe
Widebody Ink Inc. 664 Georgetown Circle Fayetteville Agent: Jamah Mitchell
Unity Fellowship Ministries Inc. 3627 Clinton Road Fayetteville Agent: Terry Alston
Ranger Strong Welding LLC 3518 Melrose Rd Fayetteville Agent: Eli High
Hemingway's LLC 7200 Beaver Run Dr. Fayetteville Agent: Jahmesha Hemingway
Hollerin’ Haulers & Dump Services LLC 5973 Rehoboth Road Hope Mills Agent: Deavan Leonce Boivin
Npress LLC 731 Odom Dr Fayetteville Agent: Nathaniel Robinson
Paradigm Realty LLC 4263 Cinder Lane Fayetteville Agent: Eric Schenck 9Dime Clothing Company LLC 416 Perch Drive Fayetteville
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