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Local breweries and tap houses host musical series

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fter a successful inaugural season last year, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra has finished out another successful season of Symphony on Tap. The series ended the 2022 season with a final event on June 24 at the Hugger Mugger Brewing Company.

“We started Symphony on Tap last

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year with the goal to get out in the community and engage with people in a more casual way in places they know and more comfortable for them,” stated Anna Meyer, the Community Engagement Manager for the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.

“We’re trying to build our audiences and gather new interest in the Symphony. We can’t expect people to come to us and our traditional concerts.”

As the idea was formed around getting the Orchestra’s name out there and grabbing the attention of

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Record gift FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES LARGEST PRIVATE GIFT IN ITS HISTORY

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n June 17, Fayetteville State University announced at a press conference it has received a $5.8 million grant from Anonymous Trust, making it the largest private gift to the university.

“By the close of the fiscal year, June 30, this will set a record for a single year of private donations at Fayetteville State University,” stated Chris Davis, Interim Vice Chancellor of University Advancement.

In 2021, FSU raised a total of $1.57 million in philanthropic support, with the gift from Anonymous Trust this boosts the projection for 2022 to nearly $8 million in overall gifts and donations.

In attendance at the event was Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, Anonymous Trust representatives Kimberly Beerden and Margaret Turlington, students, staff, and faculty of FSU, FSU board of Trustees, and State Legislators.

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The $5.8M grant will fund FSU’s 3/60/90 program, the Bronco Boost program, and FSU’s College of Education Reading Clinic. private sectors of the defense industry faceto-face.

The gift will directly fund FSU’s 30/60/90 program to keep students on track to obtain a degree in four

years or less, Bronco Boost program to help incoming and transfer students, opportunity scholarships, minority male initiative support, and FSU’s College of Education Reading Clinic.

“This is truly a pivotal moment in the life of our university and the lives of our students,” said Allison. “The funding from Anonymous Trust will significantly advance our goals in recruiting, training, and graduating our students regardless of their circumstances. We are deeply grateful for this gift and the opportunities it affords FSU.” For Anonymous Trust, this gift helps continue their goal to uplift communities through education and create opportunities that may not be possible.

“We are thrilled to partner with Fayetteville State University and advance their programs aimed at expanding access to a quality education

for talented students regardless of their circumstances, especially from underserved and underrepresented communities,” said Turlington, director of Simple Gifts Fund. “We made this investment because we are committed to the region served by Fayetteville State, and we are confident in the leadership at FSU.” With the help of this gift the future looks bright for FSU, its students, and the community.

“We are very fortunate to have Fayetteville Technical Community College, Methodist University, and Fayetteville State University here, and we are coming together like never before. We want to do our part so that businesses and industries come this way,” added Allison. “We want to make sure that students are not only getting education, but we want a real healthy support system to make sure that they grow in this region.”

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New garrison commander WILCOX ASSUMES GARRISON COMMAND AS PENCE TAKES NEW ASSIGNMENT AT PENTAGON

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n June 24, Fort Bragg welcomed back Colonel John Wilcox during a ceremony as he assumed garrison command of Fort Bragg from Colonel Scott Pence.

Previously, Wilcox served as the deputy chief of staff, G5 for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, director of the Afghan local police special operations advisory cell, where he was a part of the NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan, and commander, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group.

Pence’s next assignment in the United States Military will be with the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. At the event, speakers included Major General Brian Mennes, Deputy Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps, Ms. Brand

Lee McCullough, Director Of IMCOM-Readiness Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Pence and Wilcox.

“I am so honored and excited to be here today taking command of this incredible group of soldiers and civilians on the Garrison team and extending our time here a little bit here at Fort Bragg,” said Wilcox.

“Fifteen years ago, I signed in here at Fort Bragg and after many miles rucked and run through Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall, many hours and hours spent in a harness waiting for a jump, I can say that Fort Bragg is every bit of my Army experience as the soldiers who I have had the honor to serve.”

Wilcox is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and earned his commission in the Military Police Corps in 1999. Wilcox obtained his master’s degrees from the Naval

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The ceremony honored both Wilcox and Pence for their service.

Postgraduate School and the Army War College.

“Thank you for a wonderful experience. Work is more than just punching the clock for me,” stated

Pence. “If we built our relationship during this experience, it does not end now. We’re life long partners whether we like it or not.”

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EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS AND INFLATION ARE A REFLECTION OF US

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was recently in a meeting with another executive who asks his staff to follow this guideline, which he also follows, when trying to solve a problem. “Check your ego at the door,” he said.

I have heard this statement before.

It’s not a revolutionary concept, but like many truths, we need to be reminded of them time and time again lest we forget.

Here’s another timeless truth that’s not so popular. If you don’t work, you don’t eat. It’s from 2 Thessalonians 3:10.

Of course, to apply this truth out of context and in every circumstance would be cruel and uncaring. Certainly, our society must care for the vulnerable and those who cannot work. This truth was not designed for these people. Instead, the truth was directed at those who were “undisciplined, doing no work at all and being busybodies” as the New American Standard translation of 2 Thessalonians 3:11 puts it.

You may be wondering at this moment, “Wow, Marty. Where in the world are you going with all this?”.

Well, here it is.

Inflation and the great resignation have been the topics of many articles, podcasts, etc. Some of our government’s well-intended policy of monetary relief during COVID has had some unintended consequences.

One of them is inflation.

There are three types of inflation.

Demand-pull, cost-push and built-in.

I’ll focus on demand-pull for now.

According to the World Population Review, demand-pull inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services — in other words, the overall amount of money and/or credit people have to spend — increases quicker than the economy’s production capacity. Demand is high but supply can't keep up, so prices rise.

It is clear that one of the most significant reasons production can’t keep up is our labor shortage. The labor shortage is not solely affected by the great labor exodus. Another

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The state of our economy holds up a mirror to the decisions of leadership.

reason is the part of the unemployment rate that our government does not report.

The May jobs report stated that unemployment was approximately three percent. This doesn’t sound terrible considering where the number was in 2020 and even in 2021 during the same time. However, the unemployment rate only includes those who have been actively seeking employment within the last four weeks within the timeframe being measured. The real unemployment number is more like seven percent which takes into account the group of unemployed workers that is defined as “discouraged workers.”

These are workers that are able to work but are not actively pursuing it, at least not actively on the books looking for work.

One solution to our inflation problem might be to encourage this discouraged group by only providing future government benefits if they can provide proof of work – any

work. This approach might sound harsh, but I believe it would stimulate the economy in a small way; but more than that, work provides dignity and satisfaction.

The numbers are always just a reflection of our bad decisions. Our city, state, nation and world need leaders who will make hard decisions and show tough love – who are not afraid of discipline and hard work.

This kind of leadership, when ego is checked at the door, will inspire loyalty and reflect humility.

As business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders, let’s try and make similar choices, shall we? And in doing so, be prepared to check your ego at the door!

I hope you have a safe and relaxing, long weekend. Happy Independence Day! God bless you and yours.

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A boost for the arts INCREASED FUNDING RESULTS IN $759,930 FOR ARTS PROGRAMS

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he Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s award cycle for the 2022-2023 year showed a 17 percent increase in Cultural Organization REsource Grant and Project Support Grant funds to Cumberland County organizations.

The Arts Council awarded $759,930 to 21 non-profit organizations for cultural arts programming.

“Increasing support to organizations impacting our community with engaging cultural arts programs is vital to the mission of the Arts Council, especially as we edge closer towards a ‘post-COVID’ era,” said Michael Curtis Houck, director of grants and allocations for the Arts Council in the press release. “The arts are a proven economic force in Cumberland County, and it’s exciting to see new programs emerge this year and to see other programs that have been dormant for two years spring back to life.”

Funding for C.O.RE. Grants and Project Support Grants is produced by the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the Cumberland County Occupancy Tax. This year, Project Support Grants are also supported through federal funds by the American Rescue Plan Act Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

THE 2022-2023 CULTURAL ORGANIZATION RESOURCE GRANT RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: • Cape Fear Botanical Garden • Cape Fear Regional Theatre • Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra

PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT RECIPIENTS: • Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation • Cape Fear Studios • Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation • Community Concerts of Fayetteville • Cool Spring Downtown District • Crossroads Outreach Alternative Program Ministries • Cultural and Heritage Alliance • Cumberland Choral Arts • Cumberland County Public Library • Ellington-White Community Development Corporation • Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation • Gilbert Theater • Groundswell Pictures • Longleaf Press • Methodist University: Friends of Music • The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex • Sweet Tea Shakespeare • The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival

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“Based on the strength of our programs and to support our goal of reaching out to assist previously underserved populations, the Arts Council was one of only sixty-six organizations nationwide to receive additional funding from the National Endowment for the Arts,” said Bob Pinson, interim president and CEO of the Arts Council in the press release. “I believe we are reaching this goal through our grant programs.”

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the community, the question remained: Where would these events be held? With several brewers in and surrounding the Fayetteville region and the love for craft beer, it all just made sense.

“Thus far, the patrons really enjoyed it and the breweries we’ve gotten great feedback from with everyone just enjoying having the music there and people that it brings in,” added Meyer.

In the beginning, to get venues there was a lot of outreach to the breweries and restaurants to see who had expressed interest. Since then they have been able to add different locations to their list of appearances.

There have even been several locations that have requested to be included as a location choice. The series is hoping to expand more next season with an event to be held at James Creek Cider House in Cameron.

So far, the Symphony on Tap series has been hosted at Gaston Brewing Company - the restaurant and tap room, Dirtbag Ales and Dirty Whiskey, Heckler, District House of Taps, and Bright Light Brewing Company.

When an event is scheduled, typically the Orchestra sends small ensembles to perform. These ensembles could be a duo, trio, quartet or quintet and range from jazz, violin, brass, and piano.

Even though the musicians are playing at breweries, the performances are completely different than what one would expect.

“These performances are pretty different with the structure and atmosphere of where the musicians are playing. Our traditional concerts we do at either local churches, Methodist University, or the big concert hall,” Meyer said. “The environment at these breweries are much more casual than our larger concerts.”

Typically, normal concerts for the Orchestra feature around 60 musicians and traditional symphony programming, whereas, for the series the musicians play pop covers or jazz music.

With different music and locations comes with a different type of crowd, with attendance varying depending on the venue.

Certain venues draw bigger crowds.

“Heckler has a pretty big following in terms of loyal support and has patrons that don’t normally come to the concert hall,” Meyer stated.

“There is definitely a different cross-

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The 2022 season of Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra on Tap recently wrapped up and will kick off for a new season in August.

Season Kickoff Party @ Gaston Taproom: Friday, August 19, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Bright Light Brewing Co: Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.

Dirtbag Ales: Friday, September 16, 2022 | 7p.m.

Gaston Restaurant: Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Halloween Party @ Heckler: Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Brunch @ District House of Taps: Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Noon Holiday Music @ Dirty Whiskey: Friday, December 16, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Date Night @ Dirty Whiskey: Friday, February 10, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Mardi Gras @ Heckler: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Bright Light Brewing Co: Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.

Dirtbag Ales: Friday, March 24, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Gaston Restaurant: Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 6 p.m.

Brunch @ District House of Taps: Sunday, April 23, 2023 | Noon May the Fourth @ Heckler: Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Gaston Taproom: Friday, June 9, 2023 | 7 p.m.

over, I see people that I recognize from concerts but I have also seen younger people and even families coming out more to the tap events.”

As the events are open to the public, if patrons visit a venue that the Symphony is at, it then is a great way to reach new people.

Anyone is welcome to attend the events and have no cost of entrance.

However, food and drinks are not included and must be purchased separately through the establishment the event is happening at.

For those that have never been to a Symphony on Tap event, the layout for the night usually goes as follows.

The musicians will get there about a half hour before to set up, a table of information is set up and then for 90 minutes music is played before wrapping up for the evening.

With the 2021-2022 season now at an end, patrons that are looking to attend one of the events can attend the first event of the 2022-2023 season in August at Gaston Brewing in their tap room.

“Our season typically runs from September through may and take a break during the summer for our concerts, but now we’ve expanded.

This year we ran from August to June and are taking July off and that will be happening again this upcoming season,” added Meyer.

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra also has great sponsorship opportunities for next season’s Symphony on Tap events. Anyone who is interested in sponsoring will become like a co-host of the event and will have their logo and business associated with that particular event, “We really want to see people at these events, they are a lot of fun and super low-key and casual. So if you want to stop by for thirty minutes and hear a couple of tunes, have a beer and go home then that’s great.”

Events like these are important to have in the community to bring music to different spaces and bring people together to make connections with one another.

“It’s an important way for us to engage with our community and hopefully bring people together through music and beer.”

For more information about the upcoming season visit the Symphony on Tap’s website.

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Fayetteville resident DON PORTER was recognized at the NCEDA annual meeting with a designation of NCEDA member emeritus.

The designation was presented by the president of the organization, John Nelms.

“The NCEDA Member Emeritus program honors longtime NCEDA members, career economic developers and proven servants of the public trust,” said Nelms.

Porter served as the economic development director for Hoke COunty and Town of Raeford from the years 1999 to 2019.

“His success there helped bring jobs and investment during a period of transformation in Hoke County. Porter’s distinguished military record included service as an officer in the US Army for 30 years. He currently serves on the board of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission. Governor Cooper appointed him to the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission earlier this year. Porter was nominated by Steve Yost, president and CEO of North Carolina’s Southeast, the regional economic development partnership,” the press release said.

UNCP welcomes new members to board of visitors

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced five new members of its Board of Visitors.

Appointed by Chancellor Robin Gray Cummings, the five new members are TREY ALLEN, FALINE LOCKLEAR DIAL, DON HALL, DR. KENNEDI HENRY, and RAMÓN ZEPEDA. The board of 26 is composed of alumni and non-alumni members from across the state and assists in communicating the university’s message.

Most members are major stakeholders in education, legal, health services, industry, and public sectors.

Allen serves as the Coatees Distinguished Term Associate Professor

To nominate someone for GFBJ’s Achievers section, email editor@bizfayetteville.com with the subject line “Achiever.” of Public Law and Government at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Government. He is a graduate of UNCP and UNC School of Law and served as Allen a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps.

Currently, Allen is on leave at UNC Chapel Hill as he serves as general counsel for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.

Dail is the owner of Speech N Progress Inc. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill and her Master’s degree from East Carolina University.

She currently serves Dial on the Robeson County Board of Commissioners and the Robeson County Community College board of trustees.

Dail has also held leadership positions with the Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce, UNCP Foundation Board, and more. In 2017, she was presented with the Dr. Collie Coleman Spirit of Unity during UNCP’s 20th annual Business Visions Awards Banquet.

Hall is the current chairman of the Pender County Board of Education and works in regional farming.

As a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Hall has served his community as the chair of the Pender ABC Board, chair of Coastal Care, Trillium Health Resource board member and more.

Henry obtained a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UNCP and a Doctor of Dental Hall

Medicine degree from East Carolina’s School of Dental Medicine.

She recently completed her residency at ECU and will be working as an asHenry sociate at a general family dentist in Hamlet, N.C. Zepeda is from a small farming town in Jalisco, Mexico, where he participated in Student Action with Farmworkers Levante program in high school and the Into the Fields program at UNCP. Currently, Zepeda Zepeda directs the Levante Leadership Institute and is co-director of the Hacia los Campos summer theater group.

FTCC names Jeffries as honorary trustee Fayetteville Technical Community College has named DR. MARYE J. JEFFRIES as an honorary trustee of the school.

“The designation of Honorary Trustee recognizes an individual for exceptional service and support of FTCC through the years,” a press release from the school said.

Jeffries Jeffries served on the Board of Trustees for 26 years. For four of those years, she served as the board chair.

Jeffries served on FTCC’s Board of Trustees from 1992 until 2018. She served as Board Secretary from 1993 to 2004 and as Board Chair from 2004 through 2008. Jeffries played a key role in the installation of the College’s two most recent presidents,

Dr. Larry B. Norris in 1997 and Dr. J. Larry Keen in 2007.

“I became a real advocate of community college serving here and seeing what it could do and the impact it could have on students,” Jeffries said. “Community college is just a wonderful, wonderful option for students and Fayetteville Tech has always been a leader.”

Aside from her work with FTCC, Jeffries has exhibited her advocacy for education throughout her life.

She began her teaching career in Tacoma Washington before moving to Fayetteville in 1963. THen, she taught elementary school. She was the first African American teacher at Vanstory Hills Elementary School in Fayetteville and earned her Master’s degree in Education while working at Vanstory.

In the 70s, Jeffries became an associate professor of education at Fayetteville State University.

After earning her Doctorate in Education Administration and Supervision from UNC-Chapel Hill and and holding multiple positions at FSU, Jeffries was appointed in 1995 as Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. She was the first African American female to hold that position. Dr. Jeffries retired from FSU in 1998 but remained extremely active in her community.

Jeffries community involvement speaks to her love of the area. She has chaired the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and the Cumberland County Auditorium/ Arena Commission (now the Civic Center Commission); served as a member of the Fayetteville Chapter of The Links, Inc., an international women’s service, as well as on the Executive Council and as its president; and she has been the recipient of prestigious honors such as the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and the Old North State Award. In 2011, she was honored by Fayetteville State as an Outstanding Black Woman in American Culture and History.

FTCC President Dr. Larry Keen praised Jeffries for her dedication and leadership at the school and in the community. “She has done such a remarkable job in so many ways,” he said. “We have all benefited and learned so much because of her.”

The designation is close to the heart of Jeffries, as the school named the very first of its honorary trustees during her service on the board. “To join that illustrious group is a great honor for me and my family,” she said. “I’ll always have a place in my heart for Fayetteville Tech. I love the See ACHIEVERS, page 9

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school. I love the people…. I just thank you so much.”

Three locals receive North Carolina Economic Development Association Scholarships At the North Carolina Economic Development Association’s annual meeting on June 15, three economic development professionals from Southeastern N.C. were awarded scholarships for professional development.

The local recipients were BRANDIE MAE GRUBB, MEGAN SELLERS, and STEPHEN BARRINGTON. “Along with great relationships, knowledge is the currency of successful economic developers today, and NCEDA works hard to provide a platform for both,” said Randall Grubb Johnson, chairman

of the NCEDA Foundation, which funds the annual scholarships.

“Scholarships address the growing list of education and training proSellers grams we encourage practitioners to pursue.”

Grubb serves as the economic development specialist at the Sampson County Economic Development Commission. She will receive the Dan Stewart Basic Economic Development Scholarship, which covers tuition and other expenses for the Basic Economic Development Class at UNC Chapel Hill.

Sellers, the director of marketing and project management for North Carolina’s Southeast, is the recipient of the 2022 Jack Ervin IEDC Scholarship. The scholarship is covers covers tuition and other expenses for one course offered by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Barrington is the executive director of the Sampson County Eco-

nomic Development Commission. He received the 2022 IEDC Certification Scholarship, which pays up to $825 for exam registration fees associated with Barrington the Certified Economic Developer designation.

“These scholarships are a great opportunity, and we encourage our members to apply for them as they consider the training and credentials necessary for longterm career success in economic development,” said Johnson.

Case study by Glackin, Altobello wins award for best case The recipient of the CASE Journal’s 2022 Best Case Award is “A Makeover for Dudley’s Q+,” a case study by Fayetteville State University’s DR. CAROLINE GLACKIN and UNC’s DR. SUZANNE ALTOBELLO. “Each year the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards recognize hun-

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dreds of institutions whose talented staff members advanced their institutions last year through innovative, inspiring, and creative ideas,” The CASE Journal

website says.

The award-winning case study “ explores the challenges of a second-generation textured hair care and personal care company in the direct selling channel as it faces an aging market and changing business and economic environment,” the synopsis of the case reads.

Glackin and Altobello are both fellows of the Direct Selling Education Foundation, a foundation created in 1973 by the leaders of the Direct Selling Association. The organization seeks to “engage, equip and empower educators to provide students with an accurate understanding of the direct selling industry as a powerful go-to-market strategy, distribution model and entrepreneurial option,” the website says.

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LOCAL SIGN COMPANY GROWS THROUGH STRONG REPUTATION AND WORD-OF-MOUTH

mission of helping a colleague and opening an advertising agency evolved to what is known today as a successful and ever-growing sign company.

Anyone who has lived in Fayetteville for any length of time has likely encountered the work of Blashfield Sign Company, a business established

by Matt Blashfield in 1986 after working nearly 10 years in the printing industry and opening his own advertising agency.

Growing up in a military family, Blashfield lived around the world in various locations, before eventually coming back to Fayetteville, where he attended Fayetteville Technical Community College and received a degree in graphic design before starting his career.

Today, the company is comprised of 11 staff members who are equipped with experience in advertising, graphic design, mechanical drafting, engineering, marketing, carpentry, sandblasting, vinyl graphics, permitting, woodworking, and more.

“When I was working for the printing company, one of my pressmen asked me to give him a hand one weekend to make a sign,” stated Blashfield. “I went to his house and he had a big chunk of wood that I helped sandblast into a sign. Once I saw him make that, I said, ‘Wow that’s just fascinating,’ and so I began making a couple on my own, which turned out pretty good.”

When Blashfield started his advertising agency, close acquaintances knew that he was also working with signs and asked if he could make them signs.

For the first two years, Blashfield fought against making his company a sign business.

“The girl I was dating at the time said, ‘Look, you’re an idiot. You’re getting all this work brought to your door and you don’t even want to take it.’ So I started to apply my skills that I learned in printing especially during the proofing process.”

The printing process is a critical step in the process of making signs as it is the first step. During the process, Blashfield gives his customers a proposed draft of the sign accurate to what would ultimately be created.

Blashfield would include full color

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Blashfield Sign Company, a business that started in 1986 in Fayetteville, has found great success in the region. Its work, pictured above, can be seen throughout the region as the company has taken on many major clients.

descriptions, dimensions, sizes and materials.

With a detailed proofing process, clientele were blown away at the level of thought put into creating a proof of a sign.

“I got really great responses from the proofing system and before you know it the sign business outgrew the advertising business,” added Blashfield.

Since its beginning days the company has retained 98 percent of its clients, which was the main goal of Blashfield when he started his business.

“We do an enormous amount of work with the military in Fort Bragg and what once was Pope Air Force Base. Now, over 30 years later, we’re doing work for military bases around the world,” Blashfield added. “We also work with the Cape Fear Valley [Health] system, and we’ve had them for a client for 28 years. Most of the large commercial and residential builders in this year have also been clients going on 20 years.”

The ability to retain these clients for the amount of time the company has is all thanks to a strong philosophy that is lived daily, inside not only the walls of the Blashfield Sign Company but also the lives of those that work there.

“I would constantly hear complaints from others about how others

screw up and don’t fix it. It sent a pretty strong message to me to never be that guy that others will complain about. ‘Never be a problem and always be a problem solver and always have solutions,’” Blashfield explained.

After years of being in the business and living by this philosophy, the company has been able to retain its clientele because there is evidence that the company cares.

By being sure they care about the products they are creating for their clients, the limit for the future of business is above and beyond as their client base continues to grow. “From the hospital system to the military, and the military being one of our largest clients, we can’t get much bigger than that until we settle on the moon or something,” Blashfield added.

“With the equipment available today in the sign industry, it increases the accuracy and speed of production times. Without making any major moves to a new market, I think the current markets we’re in will sustain us for a while.”

In 2020, Blashfield Sign Company was able to thrive through a trying time that had other businesses closing their doors temporarily, and in some instances, permanently.

Aside from completing sign orders, the company likes to participate and interact with other businesses, orga-

nizations, and charities within the community.

There are several companies in the area that are military and veteran related that Blashfield donates products to.

“A lot of our staff’s family, spouses, or them directly were either in the military at one time or still are,” said Blashfield. “It means a lot to be able to supply them with materials that’s necessary to do what they need to do and we’re extremely proud to be part of that.”

Blashfield Sign Company prides itself in being an animal friendly business. The organization allows animals in its facility, and makes donations to several animal charities in the Fayetteville area.

In fact, the animal-friendly aspect is so valued by the company that it is manifested in the company’s logo.

The company’s logo is Blashfield’s late English bull terrier named Angus. When the company first started to copy many of the ads in the yellow pages that Blashfield made, he decided to use his dog as the logo for the company since no one else had that logo and it helped prevent more copying of his work.

With no advertising, the company has been able to grow and continue to have success based on the work they produce locally, their reputation, and word of mouth.

“Some of the jobs that have been high profile jobs in this area, some people may not know that we’re the ones that did it. This past New Year's Eve in Festival Park, we were actually contracted to do the lettering for the stage and the almost 20-foot tall star that they dropped for the countdown,” Blashfield added.

Other public items that Blashfield Sign Company has also worked on are exhibit projects locally at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum, in Washington D.C. and internationally with an advertising agency in France.

Having the ability to work in multiple markets and industries the Blashfield Sign Company plans to continue producing the best work for its clients with the philosophy that is encompassed deep inside the structure of the company.

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NCMBC and AUSA ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM AND WARFIGHTER SUMMIT AND EXPOSITION AT END OF JULY

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usiness leaders and U.S. military officials are set to converge at the Defense Technology Symposium and AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 26. The events, set up by statewide business development authorities in the defense industry, will provide opportunities for the public sector, defense technology contractors, and academics to network and discuss the future of the defense industry.

The symposium is the next evolution of an annualized defense trade show put on by the North Carolina Military Business Center, a statewide business development and technology organization tasked with leveraging military and statewide business to expand the economy of the state. The event will be hosted at the Fayetteville Technical Community College Tony Rand Student Center. NCMBC operates out of Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Scott Dorney, the NCMBC’s executive director, said the event will connect members of the defense technology innovator community with public partners all in the same room.

“If the government wants to buy something, anything, our job is to find somebody in North Carolina that sells it,” Dorney said. “Defense technology transition is the flip side of that. It is about finding companies in North Carolina that are creating defense technologies and helping businesses introduce those technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).”

Over the last decade, Dorney said, government officials have realized the advantages of allowing business development to proliferate in the military industry. Simply put, he added, the private sector provides certain advantages regarding getting military technology in the hands of American warfighters quicker.

“In North Carolina, we have great technology companies,” Dorney said.

“They’re developing technologies that have defense application, but what has been needed is a means of bringing those two together; introducing the technologies to the DOD and disseminating to industry and academia the DOD’s needs for advanced technology.”

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The upcoming event offers an opportunity to form connections between academia and public and private sectors of the defense industry face-to-face.

The symposium will bring together several sectors of defense manufacturing, including textile, medical, and construction, Dorney said.

“What we tend to want to do is to physically bring together into one collaborative space the people who need technology, the people who buy technology, and the people who develop commercialize technology,” he noted. “The symposium is sort of a highlight in a day-to-day process of introducing and connecting technology developers with technology users and technology leaders.”

NCMBC officials noted that forming those important connections between academia and the public and private sectors of the defense industry is best accomplished through an in-person event.

“I really think COVID-19 was the great disconnect. If not totally disconnected, it certainly decelerated the convergence and integration of industry, academia, and the military,” Dorney said. “A lot of these trends were really moving quickly prior to that.”

Dorney used one of the NCMBC’s textile summits as an example. As an in-person event, the summit was halted due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.

“When we did the textile summit for the first time again in-person a few weeks ago, it was almost like starting from scratch,” he said. “It was very successful and I think it is going to be better in 2023.”

NCMBC Director of Operations

Courtney Smedick, highlighted the advantages of having an in-person event.

“Everybody got away with doing things virtually for the past couple of years — and there’s still going to be components of that like webinars during the symposium. But that in-person connection of actually physically talking to somebody about your product or your service is irreplaceable,” Smedick said.

Organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency have reached out to the NCMBC for support in connecting with North Carolina businesses following the fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic.

“I think everybody recognizes the great disconnect that (Dorney) is talking about,” Smedick said.

But just how important is military industrial development to North Carolina?

According to the NCMBC’s website, the U.S. Department of Defense has an annual impact of $66 billion and is the second largest sector of North Carolina’s economy, accounting for 12 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). There are six major military bases in North Carolina, alongside more than 100 National Guard and Reserve facilities, according to NCMBC statistics. The Tar Heel State is also home to the third highest number of uniformed military personnel in the country.

NCMBC-assisted firms have won

approximately 4,272 contracts — with the minimum value estimated at $16.74 billion — since 2005, according to NCMBC statistics. In the fiscal year of 2021, federal agencies awarded $7.3 billion in prime contracts to companies in 97 out of 100 North Carolina counties, with $3.8 billion in value coming from the Department of Defense alone. The NCMBC values its return on public investment at 33-to-1.

The weekend of July 27-28 also brings the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition at the Crown Complex, signifying the first-ever event of its kind in the Greater Fayetteville area.

“We thought it would be very advantageous for both (NCMBC and the AUSA) if we did a complimentary event,” Dorney said.

“We thought that if we do a complimentary event we could possibly increase North Carolina business participation at the warfighter summit and increase national business participation at our symposium.”

Dorney noted both events have a “great symmetry.”

“It always seems risky when you’re starting a new event, so I think that the AUSA appreciates the partnership with us and doing the defense technology symposium. We certainly appreciate the partnership with them. The events will be mutually supportive and it is a great opportunity for businesses in our region.”

Symposium and Warfighter Summit attendees will also have the opportunity to network during the Fayetteville Woodpeckers game on July 26.

“This networking event is an opportunity to introduce people who either don’t know Fayetteville, or haven’t been here for a long time, and introduce them to our community as well as our local businesses,” Dorney said. “We are super excited about the game and being able to showcase our community.”

For more information on both events, interested parties can visit www.defense. ncmbc.us/registration. A tentative symposium schedule can be found at www.defense.ncmbc.us/wp-content/ uploads/2022/06/Defense-Technology-Symposium-1.pdf

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BLUEWATER SWEDEN/UNSPLASH

Although North Carolina has been addressing GenX contamination since 2017, the EPA released new health advisory values for for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances GenX, PFOA, PFOS and PFBS in June.

GenX lifetime advisory CHEMOURS REQUIRED TO HELP PRIVATE WELL USERS FACING CONTAMINANT UNDER CONSENT ORDER

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n a hot housing market, buyers are often tempted to act fast when they see homes they are interested in up for sale; but buyers unfamiliar with the area may be in for an unfortunate surprise if they aren’t aware of the history of GenX in the area.

The GenX contamination was found in the Cape Fear River Basin and traced to the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility. North Carolina has been addressing the contamination since 2017. Now, many homeowners in the region have learned of contamination in their drinking water and have sought solutions.

In June, The United States Environmental Protection Agency released health advisory values for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances GenX, PFOA, PFOS and PFBS. “People on the front-lines of PFAS contamination have suffered for far too long,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in a

press release. “That’s why EPA is taking aggressive action as part of a whole-of-government approach to prevent these chemicals from entering the environment and to help protect concerned families from this pervasive challenge.”

“The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health and Human Services have been moving quickly to evaluate the state’s drinking water supply based on the health advisories and determine the next steps to assess and reduce exposure risks,” said a press release by the North Carolina DEQ. According to the EPA, there is an increased advisory for health effects such as effects on the immune system, cardiovascular system, human development, and cancer when drinking water with PFOA and PFOS compounds above the health advisory.

“For GenX, the EPA set a final

lifetime health advisory level of 10 parts per trillion (ppt), which would replace the state’s provisional drinking water health goal of 140 ppt developed by NCDHHS in 2018,” the N.C. DEQ said.

The EPA took action based on the exposure of the PFAS compound, and set a health advisory level of ten which will replace the state’s provisional drinking water. In a consent order, Chemours is required to provide whole house filtration or connection to a public water supply for private well users facing GenX contamination that exceeds the advisory.

The PFOA and PFOS compounds have been used nationwide in consumer goods and industrial processes and have now been phased out by GenX and PFBS. It is recommended that water systems measure all levels of PFOA and PFOS and take steps to inform consumers and undertake

additional samplings to scope and source the contamination and limit exposure.

Currently, PFBS has not been found in significant concentrations in sampling to date in North Carolina as stated in the press release.

The DEQ and DHSS plan to reach out for affected residents in the weeks ahead.

Additional information from NC DHHS and the EPA can be found on the Cumberland County website at www. cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/ public-health-group/public-health/environmental/genx-information. To have drinking water wells tested, residents who live near the Chemours plant in Fayetteville can call Chemours at 910678-1101. Residents with additional health-related questions may call the DHHS Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5900.

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Halted taxes and holidays

WHAT CAN DRIVERS EXPECT AT THE PUMP OVER THE HOLIDAY?

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n the June 17 issue of Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, data from GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform, showed that the average price per gallon for unleaded gas in Fayetteville, as of June 14, was at $4.67 – a steep increase from June 14, 2021 at $2.82 per gallon.

At the time of the writing of this piece on June 28, the average price for gas in Fayetteville was $4.47 – a significant drop from earlier in the month, but still a large increase from the $2.82 per gallon price on June 28 last year.

With the Fourth of July holiday swiftly approaching, what can commuting people and vacationers expect?

GasBuddy said that the day will be the most expensive the holiday has seen; nevertheless, prices are expected to go down. The company says that, “U.S. gas prices are expected to drop 10 to 20 cents by Independence Day. After months of fireworks at the pump, culminating in a $5 national average recorded for the first time

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The data shows that gas prices will be the highest a 4th of July holiday has seen yet, which may come as no surprise. But, GasBuddy says that the prices may see a decrease before the holiday arrives.

just weeks ago, drivers will feel a bit of relief, though many were already determined to get out on the road despite high prices.”

Every year, GasBuddy conducts a summer travel survey. The data this year showed that 33 percent of the 58 percent of Americans that will take road trips this summer will travel over the Independence Day week-

end. Seventy percent of the drivers, however, said that the gas prices led them to change their road trip plans.

Last year, only 52 percent of drivers changed their plans due to gas prices.

“It’s been a scorching summer at the pump with record prices set in every state. While we may see brief relief here and there, the high prices don’t seem to be holding many Americans back from hitting the

road with the economy fully reopen,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While we may see relief as we approach July 4, and potentially after, the volatility in markets remains high.

We still could see a super spike in gas prices later this summer, should a hurricane threaten Gulf Coast oil refineries or oil platforms. Motorists should know that while we may see small relief today, risks remain that prices could go up at a moment's notice and set new records again.”

President Biden said on June 22 that he wants to halt the federal gas tax for three months. The halt could potentially make gas prices decline by up to 18.4 cents, GasBuddy said.

“If the tax is suspended, prices at the pump could drop even further this summer, saving American drivers collectively about $70 million per day while the average motorist saves $25-$70 over three months,” the press release said.

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IT job openings increase NCTECH REPORTS INCLINE IN NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS IN FAYETTEVILLE MSA, STATE

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he North Carolina Technology Association has released its monthly snapshot of available IT positions in the state. These positions are broken down by top listings, MSA, job type, skills, and certifications.

NC TECH’s Tech Talent Trends Alert is released at the latter half of every month with a rolling thirteen-month chart of IT job openings to help track trends in the industry.

"The Research Triangle area continues to dominate the IT openings for the state. Although listed

by Metropolitan Statistical Area, the figures for Raleigh combined with the Durham / Chapel Hill area total close to 25,000 open positions,” stated Andrea Felming, Director of Talent and Workforce Development

for NC TECH. “Local and national news highlight stories of a slowing economy and declining opportunities, but that is not the case for tech in North Carolina. Tech openings continue their upward climb.”

In May 2022, Fayetteville saw a 15 percent increase in openings for IT positions clocking in at 1,726. North Carolina witnessed a 60 percent increase from May 2021, with a total of 57,182 openings in 2022.

The top 10 job titles for May 2022 included senior software engineer, software engineer, project manager, data engineer, java developer, devops engineer, senior data engineer, senior software developer, software developer, and senior java developer.

The top 10 employers for May included Delotte, General Dynamics

Information Technology, Oracle, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Bank of America, KPMG, Accenture, and Ernst & Young.

The Tech Talent Trends Alert is produced using Gartner’s TalentNeuron, a leading supplier of real-time business intelligence solutions for the talent marketplace.

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Fayetteville Animal Protection Society GENEROUS DONATION FROM LATE FAYETTEVILLE BUSINESSMAN LEADS FAPS TO EXPAND

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ayetteville Animal Protection Society’s board of directors recently announced and celebrated two generous gifts from the estate of a longtime businessman.

David Carroll Bryan, a supporter of the society with a big heart for the community and partner in Bryan Honda, passed away in 2020 after battling COVID-19 for a month. In his will, he made two generous donations to FAPS. The organization, which is home to a no-kill shelter, has wanted to expand to save more animals; Bryan donated the money needed to purchase the adjacent land.

As of May 1, 2022, the FAPS property was .64 acres of land. Bryan’s financial gift allocated toward the land purchase has allowed FAPS to purchase an additional 2.23 acres of land.

“Every time I called David to tell him we needed something he said without hesitation, ‘yes’ and that I should never apologize when asking for the animals. This man truly is a gem,” said Beejie Caviness, member of the advisory board. “This land gift changes everything for FAPS. David’s gift recognizes the important place animals hold in our lives and our community — and the critical role FAPS plays in supporting animals and the people who love them.”

“This gift from Mr. Bryan cements his legacy as a selfless and generous animal loving philanthropist and ensures second chances to thousands of animals for years to come. 2022 is a special year as we celebrate 40 years of saving lives of homeless cats and dogs in our community,”explained Jackie Peery, executive director of FAPS since 2016. “These past four decades, FAPS has grown from a small, humble operation to the area’s premier no-kill shelter. However, we were landlocked before now and with no room to expand we were at a standstill as we had reached our capacity for care. It was only out of the generosity of Jay Wyatt (of Valley Auto) that we have had a place to park and walk our dogs for all these years.”

For the past three years, Peery said FAPS has been able to adopt out 700 animals yearly. “In the animal welfare field, we have what’s called ‘a capacity for care,’” she said. The

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FAPS/JENNA SHACKELFORD

Left: The area outlined in blue is the current parking lots and play yards, courtesy of Valley Auto. The area outlined in red is the FAPS property prior to Bryan’s donation, which is 0.64 acres. Outlined in yellow is the land purchase made possible

by Bryan’s donation, which is 2.23 acres.

footprint that they had could provide for about 700 cats and dogs, but when they go beyond that, their standards go down. “We have hit our limit, our capacity for care,” she said.

“That is until now,” she continued, “as this gift allows the opportunity to expand through a future capital campaign, care for more cats and dogs, grow outreach programs, and ultimately, save more lives.”

“It’s because of David Bryan and his legacy that FAPS is able to plan for not just the next 40 years, but really, forever,” Peery said.

As FAPS continues to grow, Bryan planned to help the organization in its success by providing a $1,000,000 endowment gift for the organization through Cumberland Community Foundation.

Autumn Blake, FAPS board president, said, “Endowments help us sustain our mission with support in perpetuity. Like this gift, the selfless reputation of David Bryan will live on forever. This is by far the largest gift FAPS has received and we were stunned when we heard the news.”

“Mr. Bryan has certainly set an example for all animal lovers. You can ensure your own legacy like I did through the Cumberland Community Foundation. You may be surprised to learn how attainable creating your legacy is, as a gift of $10,000 or more within 5 years is what’s required to start your own endowment fund at CCF.”

“My brother was very good at a lot of things,” Norwood Bryan, brother of David Bryan, began.

“He had a love of living things. I know that a time or two, we saw a cricket somehow got in his office, and so he’d slide a piece of paper underneath it and walk and take it outside and put it in the brush where it belongs, rather than stomping on it,” Bryan said. “That was David. … He had a three-legged bobtail cat named Mr. Bailey. They found him in a curb drain where some animal had taken him apart almost, and they nursed him back to health and he lived for a long, long time. It was pretty amaz-

because of “DavidIt’sBryan and

his legacy that FAPS is able to plan for not just the next 40 years, but really, forever.”

Jackie Peery Executive Director, FAPS

ing for a three-legged bobtail cat.”

“He thought a lot about how to put his money at the right place at the right time, and he did that. And it was a game-changer for FAPS, so I’m

so glad that he did it.

Bryan’s love of Fayetteville ran deep, which was evident through his quiet support of a number of important organizations, to include medical programs at Duke, UNC’s sports programs, scholarship funds, and cultural entities in Fayetteville, focusing on science, animals, music and art. He was a big proponent of the arts locally, as well.

He played a major role in helping rebuild the local Fayetteville Symphony, contributed to the development of Fayetteville Little Theater, supported the arts and science programs at Methodist, and contributed to the creation of the Fayetteville Area Protection Society. He also contributed to the N.C. Civil War and Reconstruction History Center which is still in progress.

Beejie Caviness, a longtime supporter of FAPS, reminisced on the origins of the organization and the 22 years of hard work that it took to make it what it is today. She expressed her gratitude toward the donors whose support has transformed FAPS. “The main thing is, it’s because of you out there,” she said to the event attendees. “All of you have continued to give, and give, and give. … We wouldn’t have made it 22 years without you.

“The only regret I have is that I can’t wrap my arms around David Bryan right now and say, ‘Thank you.’”

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Moes Goods LLC 3317 Rosehill Rd Fayetteville Agent: Dawlah Abduljalil HARMON'S PRESSURE WASHING LTD. LIABILITY COMPANY 5691 Juneberry Ln Fayetteville Agent: WAYNE HARMON LPAZ Hauling LLC 7312 Scenic View Drive Fayetteville Agent: Guy Forsberg Jr Bell Landscaping and Logistics LLC 201 Mckenzie Rd Apt E Spring Lake Agent: Shawn Travis Bell Envision All Things LLC 1863 Cascade Street Unit 101 Fayetteville Agent: Carmen Sidney Jones The Brasher Company LLC 6849 Timbercroft Ln Fayetteville Agent: Eric Roger Breashears E Marshall 's Boutique LLC 5990 Brookcliff

Demo Dawgs LLC 2150 Baywater Dr Fayetteville Agent: William L Fuchs JR

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Pressure Washing LLC 440 Mary McCall Road Stedman Agent: Jordan Tyler Beckham Smooth Stixs Mobile Phlebotomy LLC 5075 Morganton Rd Ste 10c #1377 Fayetteville Agent: Kiana Janay Simpson

Imbufe's Designs Customization & Fashions LLC 6413 Kimridge Rd Fayetteville Agent: Charlette Barnes Imbufe

Juice 4my Ev L.L.C. 2016 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville Agent: Pierre Salomon

Shirtz & Tingz LLC 1408 Harvest Hill Ct Fayetteville Agent: Haverdine Lopez

No Limit Kamp LLC 6408 Fredrick Road fayetteville Agent: Charles A Bernal jr Galatians 62 7118 Lytteton Drive Fayetteville Agent: April Rodetta Frazier

Baldy’s Doggs L.L.C. 747 Wiltshire Rd Fayetteville Agent: Felicia Dismore-baldy HBCU Heritage Center Inc. 916 Spellman Drive Fayetteville Agent: Fred Whitted Top Dollar Detailing LLC 982 Wayside Rd Fayetteville Agent: Halle Jo Mitchell McDonald's Logistics LLC 2544 Ballpark Rd Eastover Agent: Craig M McDonald Down South

4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear 4705 FARGO LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear 4708 FARGO LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear 7301 LEESVILLE LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear A Safe Place 4 All People Inc 2200 Wingate Road Fayetteville Agent: Edythe Glendora Wilson MO KANTE FOUNDATION INC. 7740 Redwood Ave Fayetteville Agent: Muhammad Abbass

3800 MARCOM LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear

Soumaoro SaltTalk LLC 5908 Chason Ridge Drive Apt C fayetteville Agent: Ceira l Ford

3812 MARCOM LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear

PAPI INVESTMENTS INC. 4429 Murchison Rd Fayetteville Agent: ANGELA Polanco

4100 ARCKELTON LLC 4317 Ramsey St Fayetteville Agent: Davis W Puryear 4104 ARCKELTON LLC

TDB Trucking LLC 5075 Morganton Rd STE 10C Fayetteville Agent: Travis Demond Barrett K Global Media

Group LLC 1361 N Forest Dr Fayetteville Agent: KEVIN E. KEMP SERROT LCJX Holding LLC 3421C Murchison Rd Fayetteville Agent: Gail Flowers The pool people llc 1304 Duncan St Fayetteville Agent: jennifer stotesberry Tree Gremlin LLC 5601 Thornwald Ct Fayetteville Agent: Brian Michael Grob Gelly Belly Nails LLC 737 Prestige Blvd Fayetteville Agent: Loni Denise Dalton Cap & Collar Cigar Lounge LLC 511 N Reilly Rd Fayetteville Agent: JMar Willi ams AGQ Transport LLC 1540 Grayhill Ct Hope Mills Agent: Andres Gabriel Quiles-Crespo Theodore & Eunice McMillan Legacy Scholarship Inc 529 Hollins Drive Fayetteville Agent: Rudolph Melchor McMillan Jr LARRY FAST TRANSPORT LLC 5024 S Main St Hope Mills Agent: Larry Rho des

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The Right Plan LLC 6029 Santa Fe Drive Fayetteville Agent: Lori Nicholas HARNETT COUNTY Solina Dance Productions LLC. 600 S Magnolia Ave Ste 210 Dunn Agent: Lianne Solina Merlos Ligon Electric LLC 1116 Warren Road Erwin Agent: Robin Blackwelder Barbee Enterprises of Lillington LLC 111 Hazelwood Road Lillington Agent: Andre Barbee A4C Ministries Corp.

1103 Merry St. Dunn Agent: Marcus H. Thompson ECM Trucking LLC 3892 Bunnlevel Erwin Rd Erwin Agent: Ernest C McNeill III ARTURO AUTO REPAIR LLC 200 W BROAD ST DUNN Agent: ARTURO J HERNANDEZ Straight Up Brokerage LLC 727 West M St Erwin Agent: Musia Hy mes 8&4 Entertainment LLC 194 Cypress Drive Spring Lake

Agent: Sheronda Evette Lovelace JMS Investment Properties LLC 464 Lucas Road Dunn Agent: Kevin Tyndall Fox Grading Solutions LLC. 1070 Sheriff Johnson Road Lillington Agent: Brian Corbin Fox Stone By Christian Acosta LLC. 108 High Standard Ln Angier Agent: Christian N Acosta Lopez T & A Contracting LLC 3010 Bethel Baptist Rd Spring Lake Agent: Amber S Hardman USA TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LLC 65 Legacy Ln Lillington Agent: Yohana Pena Ramon BUSTAMANTE HVAC SERVICE INCORPORATED 1218 W Pearsall St Dunn Agent: RAUL EDGARDO BUSTAMANTE NUNEZ HOKE Melton's Heating & Air LLC 1990 N Horace Walters Rd Raeford Agent: Jason Me lton DG Logistics Services LLC 289 Weston

Woods St Raeford Agent: Darrell Gray

Whispering Pines Agent: Milissa Anne Cameron

Ali & A M LLC 2401 Lindsay Rd Raeford Agent: Aliou Toure

G&R Land Management LLC 421 Parker Road Eagle Springs Agent: Jason Rasmussen

NC Physicals LLC 759 Homer lane Raeford Agent: Anthony Lashawn Williams Your Home Connection LLC 513 W 6th Ave Raeford Agent: Belinda K Davis C. Wills Trucking LLC 169 Tidworth Court Raeford Agent: Charlite T Wills MOORE Lyons Business Enterprises LLC 875 US 1 Highway Cameron Agent: Steven L Lyons Hope Restored Pallet Sales LLC 4 Augusta Drive Southern Pines Agent: Kevin Sp ear More than Paint LLC 236 Cranes Creek Rd Cameron Agent: Luis A Cruz Reyes EverythingbyArry LLC 529 Rothney Ct Southern Pines Agent: Aryion J Smith Baltusrol Properties LLC 11 Cardinal Drive

DLH General Contracting LLC 9010 Awesome Trail West End Agent: Delbert Lee Hicks JR SITH2 LLC 116 Duchess Ct Whispering Pines Agent: Richard Shadrick Greene Townsend Estates Owners Association Inc. 235 E Pennsylvania Ave Southern Pines Agent: Kimberly Wood JBCC Kinloch Way LLC 320 Thorne Rd Pinehurst Agent: Robert Izzy Figueroa

Agent: Amy V. Phariss Robeson

Agent: Tarry S. Johnson

Rufus McGill LLC 203 W 32nd St Lumberton Agent: Rufus A McGill

La Patrona Mexican-American Cuisine LLC 2950 West 5th st Lumberton Agent: Krystal Tessa Hernandez

Hance Medical Group PLLC 203 E 19th Street Lumberton Agent: Jason T Ha nce Fairmont Youth Football Association 2155 Ward Store Rd. Fairmont Agent: Bernard Gee Spoken Gems LLC 698 Prospect Rd. #311 Pembroke Agent: Courtnye Rawls Lloyd Drag Solutions LLC 804 East 1st Street Lumberton Agent: Huston Dial

Shadow Creek Realty LLC 480 Jackson Springs Road Jackson Springs Agent: Stephanie Paige Wolters

Recess Rentals LLC 1355 Henry Berry Road Rowland Agent: Jakotae Locklear

VTG Roofing Construction & Gutters LLC 212 Batchelor Farm Rd Aberdeen Agent: Vinny Toribio

Vick & Teresa Wilkins Enterprises LLC 3985 Old Lowery Road Red Springs Agent: Vickey Wi lkins

Clarity Counseling NC LLC 510 NW Broad Street Southern Pines

Bundles of Joy Childcare LLC 520 Linwood Avenue Lumberton

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Ambitious Professionals LLC 185 Southfield Road Lumberton Agent: Torrie Currie AA&B L.L.C. 2169 Griffin Street Lumberton Agent: Andrew Williamson Legget's Snacks 2289 Centerville Church Rd Fairmont Agent: Margaret R. Leggett Insured with Hammonds LLC 205 W 22nd St Lumberton Agent: Ronisha Hammonds THE SALTY MERMAID BOUTIQUE LLC 701 E THIRD STREET PEMBROKE Agent: CHASITY HOPE LOCKLEAR A&A Carolina Concrete LLC 3120 Wellington Rd Lumberton Agent: Ana Flores Dogwood Queen Solutions LLC 2914 N Elm St #1048 Lumberton Agent: Emily Michelle Parda

Pttl Farm LLC 1485 Modest Rd Maxton Agent: Paul Viet Nguyen Sandy's Hot Dog Stand LLC 840 MLK Jr Drive Lumberton Agent: Sandy McMillan BLADEN COUNTY Highsmith Food Safety and Compliance LLC 1024 Sleepy Creek Drive Harrells Agent: Teresa High smith J & T Lorenzo Electric LLC 447 S Elizabeth St Saint Pauls Agent: Jazmine Lorenzo JR Brothers Transit LLC 253 Gaston Dr Bladenboro Agent: Rigoberto Lopez Hernandez Blount Reserve LLC 6926 Hwy 701 N Elizabethtown Agent: Timothy G Blount SAMPSON COUNTY Itseli's Boutique LLC 508 East Pinewood Street Roseboro Agent: Itseli Herrera Torres Mayita envíos LLC 206 Moore street Clinton Agent: Cesar Filiberto Cardenas Cooked By King Cal LLC 3989 Waycross rd

Magnolia Agent: Calvin Carr CATALAN CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY LLC 8737 FAISON HWY FAISON Agent: DIANA ELISSA CATALAN TACOS SAN JUAN LLC 311 Northeast Blvd Clinton Agent: Isidro Quinta Montano MUNOZ CONCRETE LLC 212 Grantham St Clinton Agent: Eduin Munoz Ramirez DESTINY WAY LOGISTICS LLC 83 KENT CIRCLE CLINTON Agent: MELINDA ROBERTS A. Wells Farm LLC 5694 Taylors Bridge Hwy Clinton Agent: Allen Aaron Wells Mt. Moriah Community Church-Clinton (Nonprofit Corporation) 708 Southeast Blvd Clinton Agent: Lakevia T Underwood Horizon Transportation LLC 1680 Dudley Road Newton Grove Agent: Michael Thompson The Trying Church of America Incorporated 410 WEEKS STREET CLINTON Agent: Heather Rose Dixon

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